Nearest metro station to Red fort center, Delhi
Lal Quila is the nearest metro station to Red fort center, about 364 m away, a walk of roughly 6 minutes.
Lal Quila metro station on the Violet Line is very close to Red Fort Center, 364 m away and about 6 minutes walk. Gate No. 4 faces the Red Fort directly. Jama Masjid on the same Violet Line is 721 m away with roughly a 12 minute walk. Chandni Chowk on the Yellow Line is 986 m away and takes about 17 minutes. From Kashmere Gate metro, the journey to Lal Quila takes just 2 minutes.
Delhi Jn railway station is the nearest at 1.3 km with 262 trains. New Delhi railway station, 2.5 km away, has 342 trains. Sadar Bazar railway station is 2.3 km away with 45 trains. The Violet Line provides the best metro access.
Metro stations near Red fort center
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Quila Violet Line |
364 m 6 min walk |
05:53 to 00:04 station hours |
| Jama Masjid Violet Line |
721 m 12 min walk |
05:55 to 00:02 station hours |
| Chandni Chowk Yellow Line |
986 m 17 min walk |
05:30 to 23:45 station hours |
| Chawri Bazaar Yellow Line |
1.5 km 27 min walk |
05:32 to 23:43 station hours |
Straight-line distance from the Red fort center 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 Red fort center side and follow station signs.
Map
Tips for getting to Red fort center
- Lal Quila is closest, 364 m away and about 6 minutes walk.
- Lal Quila opens at 05:53 and closes at 00:04.
- Gate No. 4 at Lal Quila faces Red Fort.
- Delhi Jn railway station, 1.3 km away, has 262 trains.
Metro to Lal Quila (for Red fort center) 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 Red fort center
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Jn (DLI) | 1.3 km | 262 |
| Sadar Bazar (DSB) | 2.3 km | 45 |
| New Delhi (NDLS) | 2.5 km | 342 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Red fort center
How far is Red Fort Center from Lal Quila metro station?
About 364 m, a walk of roughly 6 minutes.
Which metro line serves Red Fort Center?
The Violet Line. Lal Quila is the closest station.
Which railway station is nearest to Red Fort Center?
Delhi Jn, 1.3 km away, with 262 trains. New Delhi at 2.5 km has 342 trains.
Which is the nearest metro station to Red fort center?
Lal Quila on the Violet Line (Delhi Metro) is the nearest metro station to Red fort center, about 364 m away in a straight line, roughly a 6 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Red fort center?
Yes. Jama Masjid is about 721 m away (Delhi Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Red fort center?
Delhi Jn (DLI) is the nearest railway station, about 1.3 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.