Shahdara Metro Station
Red Line · North East Delhi, Delhi
About Shahdara metro station
DMRC calls Shahdara the first metro station of its network. The Delhi Metro began here: the first stretch, 8.2 km from Shahdara to Tis Hazari on the Red Line, was inaugurated on 24 December 2002 by the then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and commercial service started the next day. Shahdara was one of the first six stations.
DMRC describes it as an elevated station near G.T. Road and Chota Bazar, giving connections to Shahdara railway junction, where many long-distance trains stop or start. Its two gates reflect that: Gate 1 at the west end faces GT Road, Parsavnath Mall and Vikas Cinema Mall, while Gate 2 at the east end is on the Indian Railways side. The neighbouring stations are Mansarovar Park and Welcome.
First and last metro at Shahdara
Departure times from this station on a weekday, as DMRC’s journey planner gives them (checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the planner takes no date). DMRC does not publish separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday times for each station, and on special days it announces changes in advance. A last train after midnight belongs to the previous evening’s service. “Not published” means DMRC’s own answer was inconsistent (arrival before departure), so we leave it out.
How often trains run at Shahdara
| Section | Weekday peak | Weekday off-peak | Saturday peak | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dilshad Garden – Rithala | 3 min 30 s | 4 min 10 s | 3 min 50 s | 5 min 15 s |
Average interval between trains published by DMRC for each section (as on 31.08.2026). Peak hours are 08:00–12:00 and 17:00–21:00, the hours outside DMRC’s off-peak definition. Rapid Metro Gurugram figures come from its own page (peak 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 on weekdays; Sunday is one flat interval).
Next stations from Shahdara
| Line | Next station | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Mansarovar Park | 2.1 min |
| Red | Welcome | 2.2 min |
Running time to the adjoining station from DMRC’s journey planner, including the stop. On the Rapid Metro the Phase 2 – Phase 3 loop runs one way only (Phase 2 → Belvedere Towers → Cyber City → Moulsari Avenue → Phase 3 → Phase 2).
Interchanges and connections
- Indian Railways: Shahdara Railway Station (0.1 km, about 1 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
- Buses: DTC Shahdara Terminal (0.1 km, about 1 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station, Parking Available and Lift/Escalator Available.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at Shahdara
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 1 | West End (Facing GT Road), Parsavnath Mall, Vikas Cinema Mall | Yes |
| Gate No. 2 | East End (Indian Railways Side) | — |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 2 | Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) |
| Platform No. 1 | Rithala |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at Shahdara
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Near Gate No.1 | 150 cars, 1569 two-wheelers, 163 cycles |
| G-2 | 110 cars, 150 two-wheelers |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from Shahdara
A single journey to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) costs ₹32 from Monday to Saturday and ₹21 on Sundays and national holidays, according to DMRC’s journey planner (route on the Red Line and Yellow Line). The planner gives about 29 minutes for the journey. Fares go by distance in six slabs; a smart card or an NCMC card is cheaper than a QR ticket or token. See Metro fares for every slab and discount.
What is near Shahdara metro station
The railway is the main draw: DMRC lists Shahdara Railway Station 0.1 km away and connected with the metro, and the DTC Shahdara Terminal also 0.1 km away. OpenStreetMap puts Delhi Shahdara Junction about 230 m from the station and the Shahdara bus terminal about 260 m. Chotta Bazar is 0.2 km away in DMRC’s list. Within 400 m are also Chandiwala Hospital Shahdara, about 180 m, Vikas Mall, about 260 m, and Miraj Cinema, about 270 m.
Places DMRC lists near the station
| Place | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chotta Bazar | Market | 0.2 km | 2 min |
Within 400 metres (OpenStreetMap)
| Place | Straight-line distance | On foot (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Chandiwala Hospital Shahdara | 180 m | 3 min |
| Delhi Shahdara Junction | 230 m | 4 min |
| Shahdara Terminal | 260 m | 4 min |
| Vikas Mall | 260 m | 4 min |
| Miraj Cinema | 270 m | 4 min |
| Gupta Nursing Home | 350 m | 6 min |
Named places from OpenStreetMap. The walking time is an estimate (straight-line distance × 1.3).
Frequently asked questions
DMRC calls it the first metro station of its network. Shahdara was one of the first six stations, on the 8.2 km stretch to Tis Hazari that was inaugurated on 24 December 2002; commercial service began the following day.
Gate 2, at the east end, is on the Indian Railways side. DMRC lists Shahdara Railway Station 0.1 km from the metro and marks it as connected. Gate 1, at the west end, faces GT Road and the malls.