Nearest metro station to Lotus Temple, Delhi
Kalkaji Mandir is the nearest metro station to Lotus Temple, about 432 m away, a walk of roughly 7 minutes.
Kalkaji Mandir on both Violet and Magenta Lines is the nearest metro to Lotus Temple, about 432 m away, roughly a 7 minute walk. Gate No. 2 at Kalkaji Mandir is the one marked for Lotus Temple. Okhla NSIC on the Magenta Line is nearby at 620 m, about an 11 minute walk. Nehru Place on the Violet Line is 704 m away, about a 12 minute walk.
By train, Okhla is the nearest at 0.9 km with 30 trains. Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn is at 3.8 km with 236 trains. From Kashmere Gate to Kalkaji Mandir takes about 33 minutes with no changes. Kalkaji Temple and NSIC are nearby landmarks.
Metro stations near Lotus Temple
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Kalkaji Mandir Violet LineMagenta Line |
432 m 7 min walk |
05:28 to 23:33 station hours |
| Okhla NSIC Magenta Line |
620 m 11 min walk |
05:59 to 23:31 station hours |
| Nehru Place Violet Line |
704 m 12 min walk |
05:30 to 23:35 station hours |
| Nehru Enclave Magenta Line |
1.1 km 19 min walk |
06:03 to 23:28 station hours |
Straight-line distance from the Lotus Temple map point; the walk along roads is longer, so walking times are estimates.
Kalkaji Mandir gates
- Gate No. 1: BLOCK 9,KALKAJI ,NEW DELHI,DELHI-110019
- Gate No. 2: LOTUS TEMPLE, KALKAJI MANDIR
- Gate No. 3: MTNL BUILDING
- Gate No. 4: BHAIRAV MANDIR
Gate list from DMRC. Pick the gate on the Lotus Temple side and follow station signs.
Map
Tips for getting to Lotus Temple
- Kalkaji Mandir metro station is just a 7 minute walk away, and Gate No. 2 is marked for Lotus Temple.
- Both Violet and Magenta Lines serve Kalkaji Mandir, giving you two route options.
- Kalkaji Mandir opens at 05:28 and closes at 23:33.
- Okhla railway station (0.9 km) is the nearest, with 30 trains.
Metro to Kalkaji Mandir (for Lotus Temple) from popular stations
| From | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmere Gate to Kalkaji Mandir | 33 min | Direct |
| Inderlok to Kalkaji Mandir | 47 min | 1 |
| Kirti Nagar to Kalkaji Mandir | 45 min | 1 |
| New Delhi Airport Express Terminal to Kalkaji Mandir | 33 min | 2 |
| Rajiv Chowk to Kalkaji Mandir | 26 min | 1 |
| Anand Vihar to Kalkaji Mandir | 40 min | 1 |
Nearest railway station to Lotus Temple
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Okhla (OKA) | 0.9 km | 30 |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn (NZM) | 3.8 km | 236 |
| Tuglakabad (TKD) | 5.8 km | 34 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Lotus Temple
How far is Lotus Temple from Kalkaji Mandir metro station?
About 432 m in a straight line, roughly a 7 minute walk. Gate No. 2 is marked for Lotus Temple.
Which metro line serves Lotus Temple?
Both Violet and Magenta Lines serve Kalkaji Mandir, the closest station to Lotus Temple.
Which railway station is nearest to Lotus Temple?
Okhla railway station is just 0.9 km away with 30 trains.
Which is the nearest metro station to Lotus Temple?
Kalkaji Mandir on the Violet Line and Magenta Line (Delhi Metro) is the nearest metro station to Lotus Temple, about 432 m away in a straight line, roughly a 7 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Lotus Temple?
Yes. Okhla NSIC is about 620 m away (Delhi Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Lotus Temple?
Okhla (OKA) is the nearest railway station, about 0.9 km away, with 30 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.