Nearest metro station to Portrait gallery, Delhi
Lal Quila is the nearest metro station to Portrait gallery, about 547 m away, a walk of roughly 9 minutes.
Lal Quila metro station on the Violet Line is very close to Portrait Gallery, just 547 m away and about 9 minutes on foot. Gate No. 4 at Lal Quila faces the Red Fort. Jama Masjid on the same Violet Line is 1.1 km away with roughly a 19 minute walk. Chandni Chowk on the Yellow Line is 1.1 km away, also about 20 minutes.
For train access, Delhi Jn railway station is nearest at 1.4 km with 262 trains. New Delhi railway station, 2.8 km away, has 342 trains. From Kashmere Gate metro station, the journey to Lal Quila takes just 2 minutes with no changes.
Metro stations near Portrait gallery
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Quila Violet Line |
547 m 9 min walk |
05:53 to 00:04 station hours |
| Jama Masjid Violet Line |
1.1 km 19 min walk |
05:55 to 00:02 station hours |
| Chandni Chowk Yellow Line |
1.1 km 20 min walk |
05:30 to 23:45 station hours |
| Shastri Park Red Line |
1.3 km 23 min walk |
05:50 to 23:18 station hours |
Straight-line distance from the Portrait gallery map point; the walk along roads is longer, so walking times are estimates.
Lal Quila 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
Gate list from DMRC. Pick the gate on the Portrait gallery side and follow station signs.
Map
Tips for getting to Portrait gallery
- Lal Quila is closest, 547 m away and about 9 minutes walk.
- Lal Quila opens at 05:53 and closes at 00:04, operating late.
- Gate No. 4 at Lal Quila faces Red Fort directly.
- Delhi Jn railway station, 1.4 km away, has 262 trains.
Metro to Lal Quila (for Portrait gallery) from popular stations
| From | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Kashmere Gate to Lal Quila | 2 min | Direct |
| Inderlok to Lal Quila | 17 min | 1 |
| Kirti Nagar to Lal Quila | 30 min | 1 |
| New Delhi Airport Express Terminal to Lal Quila | 16 min | 2 |
| Rajiv Chowk to Lal Quila | 14 min | 1 |
| Anand Vihar to Lal Quila | 29 min | 2 |
Nearest railway station to Portrait gallery
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Jn (DLI) | 1.4 km | 262 |
| Sadar Bazar (DSB) | 2.5 km | 45 |
| New Delhi (NDLS) | 2.8 km | 342 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Portrait gallery
How far is Portrait Gallery from Lal Quila metro station?
About 547 m, a walk of roughly 9 minutes.
Which metro line serves Portrait Gallery?
The Violet Line. Lal Quila is the closest station at 547 m.
Which railway station has the most trains near Portrait Gallery?
New Delhi railway station, 2.8 km away, with 342 trains. Delhi Jn at 1.4 km has 262 trains.
Which is the nearest metro station to Portrait gallery?
Lal Quila on the Violet Line (Delhi Metro) is the nearest metro station to Portrait gallery, about 547 m away in a straight line, roughly a 9 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Portrait gallery?
Yes. Jama Masjid is about 1.1 km away (Delhi Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Portrait gallery?
Delhi Jn (DLI) is the nearest railway station, about 1.4 km away, with 262 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.