Nearest metro station to Iron Pillar, Delhi
Qutab Minar is the nearest metro station to Iron Pillar, about 1.3 km away, a walk of roughly 23 minutes.
Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line is the nearest metro to Iron Pillar, about 1.3 km away, roughly a 23 minute walk. Saket, also on the Yellow Line, is farther at 1.7 km, roughly a 30 minute walk. Malviya Nagar on the same line is at 2.0 km, about a 35 minute walk. Chhatarpur, also on the Yellow Line, is at 2.2 km.
By train, Shankar is the nearest at 5.9 km with 8 trains. Delhi Safdarjung is at 6.4 km with 17 trains, and Okhla is at 8.7 km with 30 trains. From Kashmere Gate to Qutab Minar takes about 34 minutes with no changes. Qutb Minar and Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque are nearby landmarks.
Metro stations near Iron Pillar
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Qutab Minar Yellow Line |
1.3 km 23 min walk |
05:25 to 23:49 station hours |
| Saket Yellow Line |
1.7 km 30 min walk |
05:28 to 23:47 station hours |
| Malviya Nagar Yellow Line |
2.0 km 35 min walk |
05:31 to 23:44 station hours |
| Chhatarpur Yellow Line |
2.2 km 39 min walk |
05:22 to 23:52 station hours |
Straight-line distance from the Iron Pillar map point; the walk along roads is longer, so walking times are estimates.
Qutab Minar gates
- Gate No. 1: Anuvart Marg
- Gate No. 2: Anuvart Marg
Gate list from DMRC. Pick the gate on the Iron Pillar side and follow station signs.
Map
Tips for getting to Iron Pillar
- Qutab Minar metro station on the Yellow Line is the closest, about a 23 minute walk.
- The Yellow Line serves all four of the nearest stations.
- Qutab Minar station opens at 05:25 and closes at 23:49.
- Shankar railway station (5.9 km) is the nearest train option, with 8 trains.
Metro to Qutab Minar (for Iron Pillar) from popular stations
| From | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmere Gate to Qutab Minar | 34 min | Direct |
| Inderlok to Qutab Minar | 48 min | 1 |
| Kirti Nagar to Qutab Minar | 46 min | 1 |
| New Delhi Airport Express Terminal to Qutab Minar | 33 min | 1 |
| Rajiv Chowk to Qutab Minar | 27 min | Direct |
| Anand Vihar to Qutab Minar | 52 min | 1 |
Nearest railway station to Iron Pillar
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Shankar (SQK) | 5.9 km | 8 |
| Delhi Safdarjung (DSJ) | 6.4 km | 17 |
| Okhla (OKA) | 8.7 km | 30 |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn (NZM) | 9.7 km | 236 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Iron Pillar
How far is Iron Pillar from Qutab Minar metro station?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, roughly a 23 minute walk.
Which metro line serves Iron Pillar?
The Yellow Line. Qutab Minar is the nearest station, with Saket and Malviya Nagar as alternatives.
Which railway station is closest to Iron Pillar?
Shankar railway station is 5.9 km away with 8 trains. Delhi Safdarjung (6.4 km) with 17 trains is also an option.
Which is the nearest metro station to Iron Pillar?
Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line (Delhi Metro) is the nearest metro station to Iron Pillar, about 1.3 km away in a straight line, roughly a 23 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Iron Pillar?
Yes. Saket is about 1.7 km away (Delhi Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Iron Pillar?
Shankar (SQK) is the nearest railway station, about 5.9 km away, with 8 trains stopping there.
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.
Place location: OpenStreetMap.