Is the Delhi Metro safe at night for women alone?

Yes — it's the safest public space for a woman alone in Delhi after dark. CISF security at every station, women-only first car, panic buttons every 20m on platforms and 4 per carriage on trains, Pink Booth Delhi Police desks at major interchanges. The catch is not the train but the auto-rickshaw rank outside at 11pm — pre-book your Uber/Ola from inside the metro using the free station Wi-Fi.

Is the Delhi Metro safer than autos at night?

Vastly. Inside the metro you have CISF, panic buttons, CCTV, women officers; in an auto-rickshaw with a stranger driver at 11pm you have none of that. The right move: metro to nearest station to your destination, then Uber/Ola or Pink Auto from inside the metro to your final stop. Avoid the kerb auto rank at the station exit.

Is Rajiv Chowk metro station safe at night?

Yes — the central interchange, heavily crowded and policed at all metro hours. Exit Gate 5 for the inner Connaught Place circle, Gate 8 for the Janpath taxi stand. The CP outer circle and immediate streets are also fine until midnight; further out into Paharganj is the area to plan a pre-booked Uber for rather than walk.

Is Delhi Safe at Night?

By The Kakapo Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-05-21 · Part of the Delhi safety guide

FAQ

Is the Delhi Metro safe at night for women alone?: Yes — it's the safest public space for a woman alone in Delhi after dark. CISF security at every station, women-only first car, panic buttons every 20m on platforms and 4 per carriage on trains, Pink Booth Delhi Police desks at major interchanges. The catch is not the train but the auto-rickshaw rank outside at 11pm — pre-book your Uber/Ola from inside the metro using the free station Wi-Fi.
Is the Delhi Metro safer than autos at night?: Vastly. Inside the metro you have CISF, panic buttons, CCTV, women officers; in an auto-rickshaw with a stranger driver at 11pm you have none of that. The right move: metro to nearest station to your destination, then Uber/Ola or Pink Auto from inside the metro to your final stop. Avoid the kerb auto rank at the station exit.
Is Rajiv Chowk metro station safe at night?: Yes — the central interchange, heavily crowded and policed at all metro hours. Exit Gate 5 for the inner Connaught Place circle, Gate 8 for the Janpath taxi stand. The CP outer circle and immediate streets are also fine until midnight; further out into Paharganj is the area to plan a pre-booked Uber for rather than walk.

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Sources

Scores are the Kakapo Safety Index — compiled from government travel advisories and public crime, health and transit data. All data sources.