Nearest metro station to Qutb Minar, Delhi
Qutab Minar is the nearest metro station to Qutb Minar, about 1.3 km away, a walk of roughly 22 minutes.
Qutab Minar metro station on the Yellow Line is the closest to Qutb Minar, about 1.3 km away and roughly a 22 minute walk. Saket, also on the Yellow Line, is further at 1.7 km and 29 minutes. Malviya Nagar on the Yellow Line is about 2.0 km and 34 minutes away. All three are on the same line, so your choice depends on how far you want to walk.
By train, Shankar railway station is the nearest at about 6.0 km with only 8 trains. Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn is about 9.7 km away but has 236 trains. From Kashmere Gate, the ride to Qutab Minar takes about 34 minutes with no change. Ala'i Darwaza and the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque are close by.
Metro stations near Qutb Minar
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Qutab Minar Yellow Line |
1.3 km 22 min walk |
05:25 to 23:49 station hours |
| Saket Yellow Line |
1.7 km 29 min walk |
05:28 to 23:47 station hours |
| Malviya Nagar Yellow Line |
2.0 km 34 min walk |
05:31 to 23:44 station hours |
| Chhatarpur Yellow Line |
2.2 km 38 min walk |
05:22 to 23:52 station hours |
Straight-line distance from the Qutb Minar 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 Qutb Minar side and follow station signs.
Map
Tips for getting to Qutb Minar
- Qutab Minar station opens at 05:25 and closes at 23:49.
- Yellow Line is the only metro line to Qutb Minar. Get off at Qutab Minar for the shortest walk.
- The walk from Qutab Minar station is about 22 minutes. Gates No. 1 and 2 both face Anuvart Marg.
Metro to Qutab Minar (for Qutb Minar) 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 Qutb Minar
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Shankar (SQK) | 6.0 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 Qutb Minar
How far is Qutb Minar from Qutab Minar metro station?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, roughly a 22 minute walk.
Which metro line goes to Qutb Minar?
The Yellow Line only. Qutab Minar, Saket and Malviya Nagar are all on the Yellow Line within about 2.0 km.
Which railway station is nearest to Qutb Minar?
Shankar railway station is about 6.0 km away with 8 trains. Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn is about 9.7 km away with 236 trains.
Which is the nearest metro station to Qutb Minar?
Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line (Delhi Metro) is the nearest metro station to Qutb Minar, about 1.3 km away in a straight line, roughly a 22 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Qutb Minar?
Yes. Saket is about 1.7 km away (Delhi Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Qutb Minar?
Shankar (SQK) is the nearest railway station, about 6.0 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.