Nearest metro station to Qutub Minar Complex, Delhi
Qutab Minar is the nearest metro station to Qutub Minar Complex, about 1.3 km away, a walk of roughly 23 minutes.
Qutab Minar metro station on the Yellow Line is the closest to Qutub Minar Complex, about 1.3 km away and roughly a 23 minute walk. Saket is at about 1.6 km and 28 minutes, also on the Yellow Line. Malviya Nagar follows at about 1.9 km and 33 minutes. All are on the Yellow Line, giving you flexibility depending on where you travel from.
By train, Shankar railway station is the nearest at about 6.0 km with 8 trains. Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn has many more trains (236) and is about 9.6 km away. From Kashmere Gate, the ride to Qutab Minar takes about 34 minutes with no change. Qutb Minar and Ala'i Darwaza are nearby landmarks.
Metro stations near Qutub Minar Complex
| 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 |
1.6 km 28 min walk |
05:28 to 23:47 station hours |
| Malviya Nagar Yellow Line |
1.9 km 33 min walk |
05:31 to 23:44 station hours |
| Chhatarpur Yellow Line |
2.3 km 39 min walk |
05:22 to 23:52 station hours |
Straight-line distance from the Qutub Minar Complex 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 Qutub Minar Complex side and follow station signs.
Map
Tips for getting to Qutub Minar Complex
- Qutab Minar station opens at 05:25 and closes at 23:49.
- Yellow Line is your metro option here. Qutab Minar station is the closest stop at about 1.3 km.
- The walk from the station is about 23 minutes. Both gate numbers face Anuvart Marg.
Metro to Qutab Minar (for Qutub Minar Complex) 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 Qutub Minar Complex
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Shankar (SQK) | 6.0 km | 8 |
| Delhi Safdarjung (DSJ) | 6.4 km | 17 |
| Okhla (OKA) | 8.6 km | 30 |
| Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn (NZM) | 9.6 km | 236 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Qutub Minar Complex
Which metro station is closest to Qutub Minar Complex?
Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line, about 1.3 km away and roughly a 23 minute walk.
How many metro lines serve Qutub Minar Complex?
Only the Yellow Line serves this area. Qutab Minar, Saket and Malviya Nagar are the closest stations.
Which railway station is nearest to Qutub Minar Complex?
Shankar railway station is about 6.0 km away with 8 trains. Hazrat Nizamuddin Jn is about 9.6 km away with 236 trains.
Which is the nearest metro station to Qutub Minar Complex?
Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line (Delhi Metro) is the nearest metro station to Qutub Minar Complex, about 1.3 km away in a straight line, roughly a 23 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Qutub Minar Complex?
Yes. Saket is about 1.6 km away (Delhi Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Qutub Minar Complex?
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.