Karol Bagh Metro Station Guide 2026: Blue Line Platforms, Gates, Timings, Interchanges and Nearby Homes and Markets

Posted by Akhilesh Upadhyay on 08/11/2026

Akhilesh UpadhyayUpdated 8 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Karol Bagh metro station is an elevated station on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro, built over Pusa Road in central-west Delhi. It serves the busy Karol Bagh market, the hospitals and coaching institutes of Rajinder Nagar, and the homes of Pusa Road and Dev Nagar. This guide covers its platforms, gates, fares and timings, the best interchanges, and what to check if you plan to rent or buy near the station.

Karol Bagh metro station at a glance

Line: Blue Line (Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City and Vaishali)
Type: elevated, with two side platforms; station code KB
Opened: 31 December 2005
Next stations: Jhandewalan towards Noida and Vaishali, Rajendra Place towards Dwarka
Gates: 8 gates on both sides of Pusa Road
Fare: ₹11 to ₹64 on the Delhi Metro network (revised from 25 August 2025)
Operator: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

In this guide

Line and platforms at Karol Bagh
Karol Bagh metro station gates and where they lead
Fares, tickets and timings
How to reach other lines from Karol Bagh
Nearby landmarks
Homes and shops near Karol Bagh metro
Before you rent or buy near Karol Bagh
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Karol Bagh

Karol Bagh is a through station on the Blue Line, not an interchange. Rajiv Chowk in Connaught Place is three stops east, and Kirti Nagar is a few stops west.

Platform	Trains towards	Next station
1	Noida Electronic City / Vaishali	Jhandewalan
2	Dwarka Sector 21	Rajendra Place

Trains for Noida Electronic City and Vaishali share Platform 1 up to Yamuna Bank, where the line splits. Check the destination on the train display before you board.

Karol Bagh metro station gates and where they lead

The station has eight gates, spread along both sides of Pusa Road. Public station guides agree on the main ones below. The rest also open onto Pusa Road and the lanes around it.

Gate	Leads to (as reported)
Gate 1	Karol Bagh market side, towards Ajmal Khan Road
Gate 2	Pusa Road
Gate 3	Pusa Road
Gate 7	Rajinder Nagar side, towards Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

Different guides give different names for the other gates, and gates are sometimes closed for works or crowd control. Check the signboards at the station, or the station page on the DMRC app, before you pick a gate.

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Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: since 25 August 2025, Delhi Metro fares are ₹11 to ₹64 from Monday to Saturday and ₹11 to ₹54 on Sundays and national holidays, based on distance.
Tickets: buy QR tickets on the official DMRC app or other ticketing apps, at ticket machines, or at the counters.
Cards: a DMRC smart card or a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) gives a discount on each trip.
Timings: the first trains leave early in the morning (around 5:30–6 AM) and the last trains pass close to midnight. Public guides list different first and last train times for each direction, so check the DMRC app or the station board before an early or late trip.
Parking: there is no dedicated metro parking listed for this station. Plan to arrive on foot, by e-rickshaw, auto or bus.

How to reach other lines from Karol Bagh

Yellow Line: ride three stops east to Rajiv Chowk and change for New Delhi railway station, Chandni Chowk, Hauz Khas and Gurugram.
Green Line: ride west to Kirti Nagar and change for Punjabi Bagh, Mundka and Bahadurgarh.
Pink Line: ride west to Rajouri Garden and change for Netaji Subhash Place, Mayapuri and the Ring Road stations.
Violet Line: ride east to Mandi House and change for ITO, Lajpat Nagar and Faridabad.

You change lines inside the paid area at these stations, so you do not tap your card again.

Nearby landmarks

Karol Bagh market: Ajmal Khan Road, Ghaffar Market, Bank Street and Arya Samaj Road, known for clothes, wedding wear, electronics and jewellery.
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital: a large private hospital in Rajinder Nagar, a short ride from the station.
Old and New Rajinder Nagar: a major hub of civil services coaching institutes, libraries and paying-guest housing.
Pusa Road: the main road below the station, with schools, clinics, hotels and offices.
Jhandewalan: the Jhandewalan temple and office area, one stop east.

Homes and shops near Karol Bagh metro

Karol Bagh is one of Delhi’s oldest mixed-use areas. The market streets are mostly commercial, with shops on the ground floor and offices, hotels, storage or homes above. Away from the main roads, the area is largely residential.

Old and New Rajinder Nagar: family homes and builder floors, and a large rental market of rooms and PGs for students.
Dev Nagar, Beadonpura and the Western Extension Area (WEA): dense older housing close to the market.
Pusa Road and Patel Nagar: larger plots and floors along wider roads; Patel Nagar has its own stations further west on the Blue Line.
Rajendra Place: one stop west, with office towers and commercial buildings.

Because the station puts Connaught Place, Dwarka and Noida within one line, homes and shops within walking distance tend to draw steady demand from tenants. That demand depends on the building, its papers and its condition, not just the metro.

Before you rent or buy near Karol Bagh

Check the circle rate. Stamp duty in Delhi is worked out on the deal value or the circle rate of the colony, whichever is higher.
Check the property tax record. Karol Bagh falls under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Ask the owner for the latest paid property tax receipt and the property ID.
Check the use of each floor. Many buildings mix shops, offices and homes. Make sure the floor you want is allowed for that use, and that any conversion charges have been paid where needed.
Avoid basement rooms for living. After the July 2024 basement flooding at a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, MCD acted against basements used against the rules. Do not rent a basement room or PG to live in.
Check fire safety. In hotels, PGs and older market buildings, look for working fire exits and extinguishers, and ask about the fire NOC where one is required.
Put the deal in writing. Sign a registered rent agreement with the rent, deposit, lock-in and maintenance clearly listed, and check the title chain and any loans before you buy.

Read our guides to the circle rate in Delhi, stamp duty in Delhi, the Delhi Metro map, MCD property tax, the rent agreement format and checking property documents before buying. Heading east on the Blue Line? See our Rajiv Chowk metro station guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which line is Karol Bagh metro station on?

It is on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro, which runs from Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City and Vaishali. It is not an interchange station.

Which gate of Karol Bagh metro is for the market?

Gate 1 opens on the Karol Bagh market side, towards Ajmal Khan Road. Gate signs can change, so follow the boards at the station.

Which gate is closest to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital?

Public station guides list Gate 7 for the Rajinder Nagar side and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The hospital is a short e-rickshaw or auto ride from the gate.

How many stops is Rajiv Chowk from Karol Bagh?

Rajiv Chowk is three stops east, after Jhandewalan and Ramakrishna Ashram Marg. Take a train from Platform 1 towards Noida Electronic City or Vaishali.

Is there parking at Karol Bagh metro station?

No dedicated metro parking is listed for this station. Street parking around the market is limited, so the metro, buses and e-rickshaws are easier.

Which is the nearest metro station for Old Rajinder Nagar?

Karol Bagh and Rajendra Place are both close to Old and New Rajinder Nagar. Which one is nearer depends on the block you are going to.

What time does the metro start and end at Karol Bagh?

Trains start around 5:30–6 AM and the last trains pass close to midnight. Exact times differ by direction and day, so check the DMRC app before an early or late trip.

Gates, timings, fares and services are set by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and can change; gates may also be closed for works. Check the DMRC website or app before you travel, and check the latest circle rate, property tax record and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (delhimetrorail.com); DMRC fare revision of 25 August 2025; public station guides listing Karol Bagh gate signage and train times; news reports on MCD action on basements after July 2024.

About the author

Akhilesh Upadhyay Founder, Housepartner.in

Akhilesh Upadhyay is the founder of Housepartner.in, an India-wide property portal. He has worked in Indian real estate since 2013, across residential and commercial property, plots and development-authority schemes. He writes and reviews Housepartner's buyer guides on RERA, land records, stamp duty and property documents.

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