Nearest metro station to Red Fort, Delhi
Lal Quila is the nearest metro station to Red Fort, about 438 m away, a walk of roughly 8 minutes.
Lal Quila metro station on the Violet Line is the closest to Red Fort, about 438 m away and roughly an 8 minute walk. Jama Masjid is also on the Violet Line, about 698 m and 12 minutes away. Chandni Chowk on the Yellow Line is about 1.1 km and 18 minutes from Red Fort. The Violet Line is your best choice for the shortest walk.
By train, Delhi Jn railway station is the nearest at about 1.4 km with 262 trains. New Delhi has 342 trains and is about 2.5 km away. From Kashmere Gate, the ride to Lal Quila takes about 2 minutes with no change. Indian War Memorial Museum and the Red Fort center are close by.
Metro stations near Red Fort
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Quila Violet Line |
438 m 8 min walk |
05:53 to 00:04 station hours |
| Jama Masjid Violet Line |
698 m 12 min walk |
05:55 to 00:02 station hours |
| Chandni Chowk Yellow Line |
1.1 km 18 min walk |
05:30 to 23:45 station hours |
| Chawri Bazaar Yellow Line |
1.6 km 27 min walk |
05:32 to 23:43 station hours |
Straight-line distance from the Red Fort 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 side and follow station signs.
Map
Tips for getting to Red Fort
- Lal Quila opens at 05:53 and closes at 00:04, staying open after midnight.
- Violet Line riders get off at Lal Quila, about 438 m away.
- Gate No. 4 at Lal Quila is listed as Red Fort.
Metro to Lal Quila (for Red Fort) 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
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Jn (DLI) | 1.4 km | 262 |
| Sadar Bazar (DSB) | 2.4 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
How far is Red Fort from Lal Quila metro station?
About 438 m in a straight line, which is roughly an 8 minute walk.
Which metro line goes to Red Fort?
The Violet Line. Get off at Lal Quila for the shortest walk to the Red Fort.
Which railway station is nearest to Red Fort?
Delhi Jn railway station is about 1.4 km away with 262 trains. New Delhi is about 2.5 km away with 342 trains.
Which is the nearest metro station to Red Fort?
Lal Quila on the Violet Line (Delhi Metro) is the nearest metro station to Red Fort, about 438 m away in a straight line, roughly a 8 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Red Fort?
Yes. Jama Masjid is about 698 m away (Delhi Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Red Fort?
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.