Lal Quila metro station
Delhi Metro station on Violet Line. First and last trains in each direction, how often they run and routes to popular stations.
First and last metro from Lal Quila
Lal Quila station is open from 05:53 to 00:04 (DMRC station hours). The first train in each direction leaves shortly after opening and the last one just before closing.
DMRC does not publish separate first and last train times for each direction, so use the station hours above and allow a few minutes.
Violet Line: every 3.4 min at peak, 4.7 min off-peak.
Metro from Lal Quila to popular stations
| To | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Quila to Kashmere Gate | 2 min | Direct |
| Lal Quila to Inderlok | 17 min | 1 |
| Lal Quila to Kirti Nagar | 30 min | 1 |
| Lal Quila to New Delhi Airport Express Terminal | 16 min | 2 |
| Lal Quila to Rajiv Chowk | 14 min | 1 |
| Lal Quila to Anand Vihar | 29 min | 2 |
| Lal Quila to Azadpur | 19 min | 1 |
| Lal Quila to Karkarduma | 27 min | 2 |
| Lal Quila to Mandi House | 8 min | Direct |
| Lal Quila to Botanical Garden | 37 min | 1 |
| Lal Quila to Dwarka - Kakrola | 57 min | 1 |
| Lal Quila to Dwarka Sector 21 | 1 h 15 min | 1 |
Lal Quila metro platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 1 | Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh) |
| Platform No. 2 | Kashmere Gate |
Lal Quila metro gate numbers
| Gate | Leads to |
|---|---|
| Gate No. 1 | Netaji Subhash Marg, Gauri Shankar Mandir |
| Gate No. 2 step-free | Old Lajpat Rai Market |
| Gate No. 3 step-free | Netaji Subhash Marg,Yamuna Bazar |
| Gate No. 4 | Red Fort |
Source: DMRC station information. Gates can close for works; follow station signs.
Parking at Lal Quila metro station
| Where | Cars | Two-wheelers |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No.03 | 170 | 150 |
Places near Lal Quila metro station
| Place | Distance | Nearest gate |
|---|---|---|
| Red Fort Tourist Place | 0.03 km 4 min walk | |
| SHRI DIGAMBAR JAIN LAL MANDIR Tourist Place | 0.04 km | |
| DTC Bus Stand Bus Stand | 0.05 km 2 min walk | |
| Digamber Jain Lal Mandir Religious Place | 0.05 km 1 min walk | |
| Gauri Shanker Mandir Religious Place | 0.1 km 2 min walk | |
| GURDWARA SIS GANJ SAHIB JI Tourist Place | 0.2 km | |
| Bhagirath Place Market Market | 0.25 km 3 min walk | |
| Bhagirath place market Restaurant | 0.25 km 3 min walk | |
| Red Fort Religious Place | 0.26 km 4 min walk | |
| Lajpat Rai Market Mall | 0.3 km 4 min walk | |
| Lajpat Rai Market Market | 0.3 km 4 min walk | |
| Central Baptism Church Religious Place | 0.3 km 4 min walk |
Near Lal Quila metro station
Railway stations: Delhi Jn (DLI) 949 m
Other metro stations: Chandni Chowk 630 m, Jama Masjid 832 m, Chawri Bazaar 1351 m, Kashmere Gate 1392 m
Straight-line distances; the walking route is longer.
Questions about Lal Quila metro station
What time does Lal Quila metro station open and close?
Lal Quila station opens at 05:53 and closes at 00:04, according to DMRC. The first train leaves shortly after opening and the last one shortly before closing.
How many gates does Lal Quila metro station have?
4 gates: Gate No. 1 (Netaji Subhash Marg, Gauri Shankar Mandir); Gate No. 2 (Old Lajpat Rai Market); Gate No. 3 (Netaji Subhash Marg,Yamuna Bazar); Gate No. 4 (Red Fort).
Which platform should I use at Lal Quila?
Platform No. 1: trains towards Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh). Platform No. 2: trains towards Kashmere Gate.
Is there parking at Lal Quila metro station?
Yes, 1 parking area with room for about 170 cars in total.
Which metro line is Lal Quila on?
Lal Quila is on the Violet Line of the Delhi Metro.
Which railway station is near Lal Quila metro station?
Delhi Jn (DLI) railway station is about 949 m away in a straight line, so allow extra time to walk between the two.
How often do trains run at Lal Quila?
On the Violet Line, trains run every 3.4 minutes at peak times and every 4.7 minutes at other times.
Timings and fares: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) (official site), checked 2026-10-03. Times at intermediate stations are estimates. Station locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not affiliated with any metro operator.