Nearest metro station to Salimgarh Fort, Delhi
Lal Quila is the nearest metro station to Salimgarh Fort, about 678 m away, a walk of roughly 12 minutes.
Lal Quila metro station on the Violet Line is the closest to Salimgarh Fort, about 678 m away and roughly a 12 minute walk. Shastri Park on the Red Line is a bit further at about 1.2 km and 20 minutes. Chandni Chowk on the Yellow Line is also nearby, about 1.2 km and 21 minutes away. The Violet Line is the most direct option.
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 3.0 km away. From Kashmere Gate, the ride to Lal Quila takes about 2 minutes with no change. Bose Museum and the Portrait gallery are close by.
Metro stations near Salimgarh Fort
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Quila Violet Line |
678 m 12 min walk |
05:53 to 00:04 station hours |
| Shastri Park Red Line |
1.2 km 20 min walk |
05:50 to 23:18 station hours |
| Chandni Chowk Yellow Line |
1.2 km 21 min walk |
05:30 to 23:45 station hours |
| Jama Masjid Violet Line |
1.3 km 22 min walk |
05:55 to 00:02 station hours |
Straight-line distance from the Salimgarh 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 Salimgarh Fort side and follow station signs.
Map
Tips for getting to Salimgarh Fort
- Lal Quila opens at 05:53 and closes at 00:04, staying open past midnight.
- Violet Line riders get off at Lal Quila for the shortest walk, about 678 m away.
- Gate No. 4 at Lal Quila is listed as Red Fort.
Metro to Lal Quila (for Salimgarh 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 Salimgarh Fort
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Jn (DLI) | 1.4 km | 262 |
| Sadar Bazar (DSB) | 2.5 km | 45 |
| New Delhi (NDLS) | 3.0 km | 342 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Salimgarh Fort
How far is Salimgarh Fort from Lal Quila metro station?
About 678 m in a straight line, which is roughly a 12 minute walk.
Which metro lines serve Salimgarh Fort?
The Violet Line is the closest via Lal Quila at about 678 m. Shastri Park on the Red Line is about 1.2 km away.
Which railway station is nearest to Salimgarh Fort?
Delhi Jn railway station is about 1.4 km away with 262 trains. New Delhi is about 3.0 km away with 342 trains.
Which is the nearest metro station to Salimgarh Fort?
Lal Quila on the Violet Line (Delhi Metro) is the nearest metro station to Salimgarh Fort, about 678 m away in a straight line, roughly a 12 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Salimgarh Fort?
Yes. Shastri Park is about 1.2 km away (Delhi Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Salimgarh 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.