Vaishali to New Delhi Metro — Route, Fare, Time & All Stations
Complete guide to travelling from Vaishali Metro Station (Ghaziabad) to New Delhi Metro Station via Delhi Metro Blue & Yellow Lines — including all intermediate stops, interchange stations, DMRC fare, first & last train timings, and nearby places.
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Vaishali to New Delhi Metro — Locality Overview
The Vaishali to New Delhi Metro corridor is one of the most important daily commuter routes in the National Capital Region. Connecting the fast-developing residential township of Vaishali in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh with the historic and commercial nerve centre of New Delhi, this route is used by hundreds of thousands of workers, students, shoppers, and railway passengers every single day.
Vaishali Metro Station sits on the Blue Line Branch (Line 4) of Delhi Metro at the eastern edge of the NCR. The journey runs westward through prominent East Delhi localities — Kaushambi, Anand Vihar, Preet Vihar, Laxmi Nagar — before merging into the Blue Line main corridor at Yamuna Bank, passing through Mandi House, and finally reaching the critical interchange at Rajiv Chowk. From Rajiv Chowk, passengers switch to the Yellow Line and arrive at New Delhi in just one stop.
This guide covers everything you need: step-by-step route, all reachable stations across interchange lines, DMRC fare, timing, gates, accessibility, and the neighbourhoods around both stations.
Step-by-Step Metro Route
Board at Vaishali Metro Station
Take the Blue Line train from Platform 2 towards Dwarka Sector 21. Vaishali is the terminal station — trains start here, so you'll always get a seat early in the morning.
Travel Through East Delhi — 7 Stops
Pass through Kaushambi → Anand Vihar → Karkarduma → Preet Vihar → Nirman Vihar → Laxmi Nagar → Yamuna Bank. At Yamuna Bank, the branch merges with the Blue Line main corridor.
Continue on Blue Line — 5 More Stops
From Yamuna Bank, continue on the same train: Indraprastha → Pragati Maidan → Mandi House → Barakhamba Road → Rajiv Chowk.
Interchange at Rajiv Chowk to Yellow Line
At Rajiv Chowk, deboard and follow the signs to the Yellow Line platforms. Take the Yellow Line train towards Samaypur Badli (northward).
One Stop to New Delhi Station
Ride just one stop north from Rajiv Chowk and arrive at New Delhi Metro Station, directly adjacent to New Delhi Railway Station (Ajmeri Gate side). Exit via Gate 1 for the railway station or Gate 3 for the Airport Express Line.
All Stations — Vaishali to New Delhi (Detailed Route Table)
The table below covers every station on the direct route from Vaishali to New Delhi along with interchange information, distance, and estimated time from Vaishali.
| # | Station Name | Line | Dist (km) | Time (min) | Interchange / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaishali | Blue (Branch) | 0 | 0 | Terminal |
| 2 | Kaushambi | Blue (Branch) | 1.6 | 3 | — |
| 3 | Anand Vihar ISBT | Blue (Branch) | 2.4 | 5 | Orange/Pink Line |
| 4 | Karkarduma | Blue (Branch) | 3.5 | 8 | — |
| 5 | Preet Vihar | Blue (Branch) | 4.7 | 11 | — |
| 6 | Nirman Vihar | Blue (Branch) | 5.7 | 14 | — |
| 7 | Laxmi Nagar | Blue (Branch) | 6.8 | 17 | — |
| 8 | Yamuna Bank | Blue (Branch/Main) | 8.1 | 20 | Branch ↔ Main Merge |
| 9 | Indraprastha | Blue (Main) | 9.9 | 22 | — |
| 10 | Pragati Maidan | Blue (Main) | 10.7 | 24 | — |
| 11 | Mandi House | Blue (Main) | 11.5 | 27 | Violet Line |
| 12 | Barakhamba Road | Blue (Main) | 12.5 | 29 | — |
| 13 | Rajiv Chowk | Blue → Yellow (Change) | 13.2 | 30 | Yellow Line 🔄 |
| 14 | New Delhi | Yellow Line | 14.4 | 35 | Airport Express |
All Stations Reachable from Vaishali — Including Interchange Lines
Because this route passes through major interchange hubs — Yamuna Bank, Mandi House, Rajiv Chowk, and New Delhi — passengers from Vaishali can reach virtually every part of Delhi and the NCR without much hassle. Below are all accessible stations across connected lines.
🔵 Blue Line (Main) — Onwards from Yamuna Bank towards Dwarka Sector 21
| Station | Dist from Vaishali | Time (min) | Fare (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indraprastha | ~9.9 km | ~22 | 20 |
| Pragati Maidan | ~10.7 km | ~24 | 30 |
| Mandi House | ~11.5 km | ~27 | 30 |
| Barakhamba Road | ~12.5 km | ~29 | 30 |
| Rajiv Chowk | ~13.2 km | ~30 | 30 |
| Patel Chowk | ~14.6 km | ~33 | 40 |
| Ramakrishna Ashram Marg | ~15.5 km | ~35 | 40 |
| Jhandewalan | ~16.5 km | ~38 | 40 |
| Karol Bagh | ~17.2 km | ~40 | 40 |
| Rajendra Place | ~18 km | ~42 | 40 |
| Patel Nagar | ~19 km | ~44 | 40 |
| Shadipur | ~20 km | ~47 | 50 |
| Kirti Nagar | ~21 km | ~49 | 50 |
| Moti Nagar | ~22 km | ~51 | 50 |
| Ramesh Nagar | ~23 km | ~54 | 50 |
| Rajouri Garden | ~24 km | ~57 | 50 |
| Tagore Garden | ~25 km | ~60 | 60 |
| Subhash Nagar | ~26 km | ~62 | 60 |
| Tilak Nagar | ~27 km | ~65 | 60 |
| Janakpuri East | ~28 km | ~67 | 60 |
| Janakpuri West | ~29 km | ~70 | 60 |
| Uttam Nagar East | ~30 km | ~72 | 60 |
| Uttam Nagar West | ~31 km | ~75 | 60 |
| Nawada | ~32 km | ~77 | 60 |
| Dwarka Mor | ~33 km | ~80 | 60 |
| Dwarka | ~34 km | ~82 | 60 |
| Dwarka Sector 14 | ~35 km | ~85 | 60 |
| Dwarka Sector 10 | ~36 km | ~87 | 60 |
| Dwarka Sector 9 | ~37 km | ~89 | 60 |
| Dwarka Sector 21 | ~38 km | ~92 | 60 |
🟡 Yellow Line (North) — From New Delhi towards Samaypur Badli
Change at Rajiv Chowk and take Yellow Line northward. You reach New Delhi first, then continue further north.
| Station | Dist from Vaishali | Time (min) | Interchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 14.4 km | 35 | Airport Express |
| Chawri Bazar | 15.3 km | 38 | — |
| Chandni Chowk | 16.2 km | 41 | — |
| Kashmere Gate | 17.5 km | 45 | Red Line, Violet Line |
| Civil Lines | 18.5 km | 48 | — |
| Vidhan Sabha | 19.6 km | 51 | — |
| Vishwavidyalaya | 20.5 km | 54 | — |
| GTB Nagar | 21.3 km | 57 | — |
| Model Town | 22.2 km | 59 | — |
| Azadpur | 23.0 km | 62 | Pink Line |
| Adarsh Nagar | 24.2 km | 65 | — |
| Jahangirpuri | 25.4 km | 68 | — |
| Haiderpur Badli Mor | 27.5 km | 72 | Pink Line |
| Rohini Sector 18, 19 | 28.8 km | 75 | — |
| Samaypur Badli | 30.5 km | 80 | Terminal |
🟡 Yellow Line (South) — From Rajiv Chowk towards HUDA City Centre
| Station | Dist from Vaishali | Time (min) | Fare (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patel Chowk | 14.6 km | 34 | 40 |
| Central Secretariat | 15.2 km | 37 | 40 |
| Udyog Bhawan | 16.0 km | 40 | 40 |
| Lok Kalyan Marg | 17.0 km | 43 | 40 |
| Jor Bagh | 18.0 km | 46 | 40 |
| INA | 19.2 km | 50 | 50 |
| AIIMS | 20.0 km | 52 | 50 |
| Green Park | 21.0 km | 55 | 50 |
| Hauz Khas | 22.5 km | 58 | 50 |
| Malviya Nagar | 23.8 km | 62 | 50 |
| Saket | 25.2 km | 65 | 60 |
| Qutab Minar | 26.8 km | 69 | 60 |
| Chhattarpur | 28.5 km | 73 | 60 |
| Sultanpur | 30.0 km | 77 | 60 |
| Ghitorni | 31.5 km | 80 | 60 |
| Arjan Garh | 33.0 km | 84 | 60 |
| Guru Dronacharya | 34.8 km | 88 | 60 |
| Sikanderpur | 36.3 km | 92 | 60 |
| MG Road | 37.8 km | 95 | 60 |
| IFFCO Chowk | 39.2 km | 99 | 60 |
| HUDA City Centre (Gurugram) | 41.2 km | 104 | 60 |
🟣 Violet Line — Via Mandi House Interchange
At Mandi House, you can switch to the Violet Line, reaching heritage-rich Old Delhi and Faridabad.
| Station | Direction | Notable Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| Mandi House (change) | — | National School of Drama |
| ITO | → Kashmere Gate | Income Tax Office |
| Delhi Gate | → Kashmere Gate | Old Delhi Gate |
| Jama Masjid | → Kashmere Gate | Jama Masjid Mosque |
| Lal Quila | → Kashmere Gate | Red Fort (UNESCO) |
| Kashmere Gate | → Kashmere Gate | Major Interchange (Red, Yellow) |
| Lok Kalyan Marg | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Jangpura | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Lajpat Nagar | → Raja Nahar Singh | Market hub |
| Moolchand | → Raja Nahar Singh | Moolchand Hospital |
| Kailash Colony | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Nehru Place | → Raja Nahar Singh | IT/Electronics Hub |
| Kalkaji Mandir | → Raja Nahar Singh | Kalkaji Temple |
| Okhla | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Jasola-Apollo | → Raja Nahar Singh | Apollo Hospital |
| Sarita Vihar | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Mohan Estate | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Tughlakabad | → Raja Nahar Singh | Tughlaqabad Fort |
| Badarpur | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Sarai | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| NHPC Chowk | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Mewla Maharajpur | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Sector 28 Faridabad | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Badkal Mor | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Old Faridabad | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Neelam Chowk Ajronda | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Bata Chowk | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Escorts Mujesar | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Sant Surdas Sihi | → Raja Nahar Singh | — |
| Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) | Terminal | Ballabhgarh Bus Terminal |
🔴 Red Line — Via Kashmere Gate (Yellow Line Connection)
Reaching Kashmere Gate via the Yellow Line from New Delhi opens up the entire Red Line corridor from Rithala (North Delhi) to Shaheed Sthal (Ghaziabad).
| Station | Direction | Dist from Vaishali |
|---|---|---|
| Tis Hazari | → Rithala | ~19.5 km |
| Pulbangash | → Rithala | ~20.5 km |
| Pratap Nagar | → Rithala | ~21.5 km |
| Shastri Nagar | → Rithala | ~22.5 km |
| Inderblok | → Rithala | ~23.5 km |
| Kanhaiya Nagar | → Rithala | ~24.5 km |
| Keshav Puram | → Rithala | ~25.5 km |
| Netaji Subhash Place | → Rithala | ~26.5 km |
| Kohat Enclave | → Rithala | ~27.5 km |
| Pitam Pura | → Rithala | ~28.5 km |
| Rohini East | → Rithala | ~29.5 km |
| Rohini West | → Rithala | ~30.5 km |
| Rithala | Terminal → | ~31.5 km |
| Shastri Park | → Shaheed Sthal | ~19.0 km |
| Seelampur | → Shaheed Sthal | ~19.8 km |
| Welcome | → Shaheed Sthal | ~20.8 km |
| Jaffrabad | → Shaheed Sthal | ~21.8 km |
| Maujpur – Babarpur | → Shaheed Sthal | ~22.8 km |
| Gokulpuri | → Shaheed Sthal | ~23.8 km |
| Johri Enclave | → Shaheed Sthal | ~24.8 km |
| Dilshad Garden | → Shaheed Sthal | ~25.8 km |
| Jhilmil | → Shaheed Sthal | ~26.8 km |
| Mansarovar Park | → Shaheed Sthal | ~27.5 km |
| Shahdara | → Shaheed Sthal | ~28.5 km |
| Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) | Terminal | ~30 km |
Location Map — Vaishali Metro Station, Ghaziabad
Vaishali Metro Station is located on Madan Mohan Malviya Marg, Sector 4, Vaishali, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh — 201010. The station is elevated and well-connected to Indirapuram, Vasundhara, Kaushambi, and Raj Nagar Extension via e-rickshaws and autos.
Vaishali Metro Station — Neighbourhood & Locality
Vaishali is a well-planned residential and commercial hub in the Trans-Hindon area of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. With wide roads, modern housing societies, malls, and excellent connectivity, it has emerged as one of the most preferred residential destinations for Delhi NCR workers. The metro station opened on 14 July 2011 as the final stop on the Blue Line Branch, transforming how residents commuted to Delhi.
The locality is surrounded by Indirapuram (famous for its many shopping malls and corporate parks), Vasundhara (a primarily residential area with schools, hospitals, and markets), Kaushambi (a busy commercial hub right after Vaishali on the metro), and Raj Nagar Extension. The station vicinity is home to Mahagun Metro Mall, Shipra Mall, and multiple banking and retail outlets — making it one of the most commercially active metro terminals in the NCR.
Key Landmarks Near Vaishali Metro
- Mahagun Metro Mall — Adjacent to the metro station; cinema, restaurants, retail
- Shipra Mall — Large lifestyle mall with F&B, fashion, and entertainment
- Indirapuram Habitat Centre — Cultural events and food zone (~2 km)
- Central Park, Vaishali — Popular green space for morning walks and events
- Jama Masjid Indirapuram — Prominent mosque in the area
- Anand Vihar ISBT — Just 2 stops away, major inter-state bus terminal
New Delhi Metro Station — The City's Historic Heart
New Delhi Metro Station is one of the most strategically placed stations in the entire Delhi Metro network. Situated directly adjacent to New Delhi Railway Station, it serves as the gateway for millions of rail passengers arriving in or departing from India's capital. The station is on the Yellow Line and also connects to the Delhi Airport Express Line, providing seamless access to Indira Gandhi International Airport in roughly 20 minutes.
The surrounding area of New Delhi encompasses Paharganj (the backpacker and budget hotel hub), Connaught Place (Delhi's premier commercial and cultural circle, just one Yellow Line stop away at Rajiv Chowk), Kamla Market, and the famous Sadar Bazaar wholesale market. The area thrives 24/7 with travellers, office workers, traders, and tourists.
Gate-wise Access — New Delhi Metro Station
| Gate No. | Access To |
|---|---|
| Gate 1 | New Delhi Railway Station (Ajmeri Gate), Kamla Market |
| Gate 2 | Rail Yatri Niwas, IRCTC Tourism Office, budget hotels |
| Gate 3 | Airport Express Line concourse, Paharganj side |
| Gate 4 | New Delhi Railway Station (Main entrance), taxis & autos |
| Gate 5 | Airport Express — check-in counters, transfer zone |
DMRC Train Timings — Vaishali Metro Station
| Direction | First Train | Last Train | Frequency (Peak) | Frequency (Off-Peak) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towards Dwarka Sector 21 | 06:00 AM | 10:45 PM | Every 3–4 min | Every 5–8 min |
| From Dwarka Sector 21 (Terminal) | 06:15 AM | 11:15 PM | Every 3–4 min | Every 5–8 min |
Metro vs Other Modes — Vaishali to New Delhi
| Mode | Avg Time | Approx Cost | Reliability | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Metro | 27–35 min | ₹40 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent | Everyone, daily commuters |
| Cab / Ola / Uber | 45–90 min | ₹250–500 | ⭐⭐⭐ Variable (traffic) | Luggage, comfort travel |
| Auto Rickshaw | 60–120 min | ₹150–300 | ⭐⭐ Heavy traffic | Short distances only |
| Bus (DTC/UPSRTC) | 60–120 min | ₹20–40 | ⭐⭐ Traffic dependent | Budget travellers |
The metro is unambiguously the best choice for the Vaishali–New Delhi corridor. NH-24 (now NH-09), which is the road parallel to this route, is notorious for severe congestion during peak hours, making cab journeys unreliable. The metro covers the entire distance in a predictable 27–35 minutes regardless of traffic.
Accessibility & Safety at Vaishali Metro
Both Vaishali and New Delhi Metro Stations are fully DMRC-compliant for universal accessibility. Features include wheelchair ramps, tactile path tiles for visually impaired passengers, lifts with Braille buttons, wide-flap barrier gates for wheelchairs and strollers, audio PA announcements in Hindi and English, and dedicated reserved seating in every coach.
Security at both stations involves mandatory baggage X-ray scanning, walk-through metal detectors, CCTV surveillance of all entry/exit, platform, and concourse areas, and uniformed CISF personnel round the clock. Women's security is enhanced through the dedicated ladies' coach at the front of every train and a women's helpline accessible from station control rooms.