Delhi Metro

Rithala Metro Station · रिठाला

Rithala is the western end of the Delhi Metro Red Line, an elevated station in Sector 5, Rohini. Trains start here for Kashmere Gate, Shahdara and Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) in Ghaziabad, and Metro Walk mall and Adventure Island are a short walk away.

Red
RedStop 1 of 29 Terminal Rithala Rohini West ›

Rithala metro station at a glance

AddressBhagwan Mahavir Marg, Varun Kunj, Rithala, Sector 5, Rohini, Delhi
Station codeRI
LayoutElevated
Platforms2 (Side platforms)
Opened31 March 2004
Pincode110085
Phone8800793120

First & last metro

TowardsFirst trainLast train
Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda)05:3023:15

Exit gates

1
JIMS (Jagan Institute of Management Studies)

Delhi Metro Rail Police Station, Rithala

2
Rohini Sector 24
3
Metro Walk mall

Rohini Sectors 11 and 15

Facilities

✓Parking ✓Lift ✓Escalator ✓Wheelchair access ✓CCTV ✓ATM

Parking: Parking is available at the station. Charges are set by DMRC's parking operator, so check the rate board at the entrance.

Connections

BusBus stops for DTC and cluster buses are close to the station exits on the main road.

Places near Rithala metro

Shopping & fun

Colleges & coaching

Schools

Map

Platforms at Rithala

Rithala has two side platforms on the elevated level. Trains arriving from Shaheed Sthal end their journey at Platform 1, and trains leaving for Rohini, Kashmere Gate, Shahdara and Ghaziabad depart from Platform 2. Because every train starts here, you can usually get a seat in the morning rush.

Getting around from Rithala

  • To Kashmere Gate: stay on the Red Line, no change needed.
  • To New Delhi Railway Station: Red Line to Kashmere Gate, then Yellow Line towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram.
  • To the Pink Line: change at Netaji Subhash Place, five stops away.
  • To the Green Line: change at Inderlok.

Rithala metro station FAQs

Which metro line is Rithala Metro Station on?
Rithala is on the Red Line (Line 1) of the Delhi Metro and is the line's western terminal.
When did Rithala Metro Station open?
It opened on 31 March 2004, when the Inderlok–Rithala section of the Red Line started service.
What is the next station after Rithala?
Rohini West is the next stop for trains heading towards Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda).
Which gate should I use for Metro Walk mall?
Use Gate 3, which opens towards Metro Walk and Rohini Sectors 11 and 15.
Is Rithala Metro Station underground or elevated?
It is an elevated station with two side platforms.
Does Rithala Metro Station have parking?
Yes, parking is available at the station. Check the rate board at the entrance for current charges.
Can I travel from Rithala to Kashmere Gate without changing trains?
Yes. Take the Red Line towards Shaheed Sthal and get off at Kashmere Gate; no interchange is needed.
How do I reach New Delhi Railway Station from Rithala?
Take the Red Line to Kashmere Gate, change to the Yellow Line towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram, and get off at New Delhi.
Is the Rithala to Narela metro extension open?
Not yet. The planned Rithala–Narela–Kundli extension is not in service, so Rithala is still the end of the Red Line.

More stations on this line

Rohini West Metro Station

Rohini West is station 2 of 29 on the Red Line, between Rithala and Rohini East. It opened on 31 March 2004.

Station guide · updated 7 Nov 2026

Rohini East Metro Station

Rohini East is station 3 of 29 on the Red Line, between Rohini West and Pitampura. It opened on 31 March 2004.

Station guide · updated 7 Nov 2026

Pitampura Metro Station

Pitampura is station 4 of 29 on the Red Line, between Rohini East and Kohat Enclave. It opened on 31 March…

Station guide · updated 7 Nov 2026

Kohat Enclave Metro Station

Kohat Enclave is station 5 of 29 on the Red Line, between Pitampura and Netaji Subhash Place. It opened on 31…

Station guide · updated 7 Nov 2026

Keshav Puram Metro Station

Keshav Puram is station 7 of 29 on the Red Line, between Netaji Subhash Place and Kanhaiya Nagar. It opened…

Station guide · updated 7 Nov 2026

Updated 7 Nov 2026 · Spotted a change? Tell us.