Lal Quila Metro Station
Appropriately named after the neighboring Red Fort (Lal Qila), Lal Quila metro station is a bustling stop on the Delhi Metro's Violet Line. It acts as an easy entry point to the famous Red Fort and the lively Chandni Chowk market, two of Old Delhi's most visited locations.
With one platform for trains heading towards Raja Nahar Singh and another towards Kashmere Gate, the station is designed like an island platform. Elevators and escalators are among the amenities for convenient access; these are especially useful for people with reduced mobility or for those traveling with bags.
Lal Quila station serves as a center for both residents and visitors. The station serves as a gateway for throngs of tourists to the magnificent Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Chandni Chowk, a bustling and ancient market renowned for its delicious street food, tiny lanes, and a bewildering variety of stores offering everything from jewelry and electronics to spices and textiles, is also rather well-liked.
Even while the station isn't a destination in and of itself, it's an essential hub that lets travelers explore the diverse fabric of Old Delhi's past and present.
Terminal | ⇄ | Station | ⇄ | Terminal |
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Kashmere Gate | ⇄ | Lal Quila | ⇄ | Raja Nahar Singh Ballabhgarh |
Station Name |
Lal Quila Metro Station
लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन |
Station on Lines | Violet Line |
Parking | No |
Feeder Bus | No |
Station Layout | Underground Station |
Platform Type | Island Platform |
Located In | Delhi Region |
Contact No. | 9205682372 |
IR Connect | No |
ATM at Station | No |
Things nearby the station within 2km | ||
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Ritz Cinema: Kashmere Gate, Delhi |
✉ M68H+MW8, Lothian Rd, Inter State Bus Terminal, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
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Cinema |
Zakir Husain Delhi College |
✉ J6RP+3RJ, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Turkman Gate, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110002
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College |
Delhi Junction Railway Station |
✉ Mori Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
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Railway Station |
New Delhi Railway Station |
✉ Bhavbhuti Marg, Ratan Lal Market, Kamla Market, Ajmeri Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
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Railway Station |
St. Xavier's School, Delhi |
✉ 4, Raj Niwas Marg, Ludlow Castle, Civil Lines, Delhi, 110054
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School |
Lal Quila Metro Station: Train Timings & Platform
Towards | First Train | Last Train | Platform |
Kashmere Gate | - | - | Platform 2 |
Raja Nahar Singh Ballabhgarh | 06:03 AM | 12:00 AM | Platform 1 |
Lal Quila Metro Station has 4 Entry / Exit Gates
Entry Point | Entry / Exit |
Gate No. 1 | Red Fort, Indian War Museum, Lahori Gate, Ballimaran, Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Chandani Chawk Road, Central Baptist Church, Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib, |
Gate No. 2 | Old Delhi Railway station, St. Mary CatholicConvent Sr. Sec School, G.P.O., Ring Road, Anguri Bag, S.P. Mukherjee Marg, Yamuna Bazar |
Gate No. 3 | Old Delhi Railway station, St. Marys Catholic Presentation Convent Sr. Sec School, G.P.O., Ring Road, Anguri Bag, S.P. Mukherjee Marg, Yamuna Bazar |
Gate No. 4 | Red Fort, Indian War Museum, Lahori Gate, Ballimaran, Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Chandani Chawk Road, Central Baptist Church, Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib, |
Facilities at Lal Quila Metro Station
1. Ticket Counters and Vending Machines:
- Multiple ticket counters.
- Automated ticket vending machines.
2. Customer Care:
- Customer care center for assistance and inquiries.
3. Accessibility:
- Elevators and escalators for easy movement.
- Ramps and designated areas for differently-abled passengers.
4. Security:
- CCTV surveillance.
- Security personnel.
5. Parking:
- Dedicated parking area for commuters.
6. Restrooms:
- Clean and well-maintained public restrooms.
7. Drinking Water:
- Drinking water facilities.
8. Seating Area:
- Seating arrangements for waiting passengers.
9. Signage:
- Clear signage for directions and information.
10. Shops and Kiosks:
- Small shops and kiosks for snacks, newspapers, and other essentials.
Top Attraction Near Lal Quila Metro Station
Red Fort, Delhi (0.4 KM)
Fees & Timings: INR 35 for Indians; INR 500 for foreigners. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday. Read more..
Jama Masjid, Delhi (0.7 KM)
Fees & Timings: The place is open from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM and there is no entry fee for this place. Read more..
St James Church, Delhi (1.1 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings :- This church opens from 8 am to 10 am where anyone can go and worship. Read more..
Chandni Chowk, Delhi (0.6 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings :- The Chandi Chowk market remains open on all days except Sundays. You can visit this market from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. Read more..
Paranthe Wali Gali, Delhi (0.3 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings :- The opening time of Paratha Wali Gali is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Read more..
Red Fort Archaeological Museum, Delhi (0.6 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings:- This museum is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and remains closed on government holidays. Fees:- There is no entry fee for the museum. However, you will have to pay a nominal entry fee to enter the Red Fort. For Indians - Rs 35, For fore Read more..
Khas Mahal, Delhi (0.8 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings - khas mahal opens daily from 7 am to 10 pm., Entry Fee - Rs. 35 for Indians Rs. 250 for foreigners. Read more..
Red Fort, Delhi (0.4 KM)
Fees & Timings: INR 35 for Indians; INR 500 for foreigners. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday. Read more..
Jama Masjid, Delhi (0.7 KM)
Fees & Timings: The place is open from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM and there is no entry fee for this place. Read more..
St James Church, Delhi (1.1 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings :- This church opens from 8 am to 10 am where anyone can go and worship. Read more..
Chandni Chowk, Delhi (0.6 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings :- The Chandi Chowk market remains open on all days except Sundays. You can visit this market from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. Read more..
Paranthe Wali Gali, Delhi (0.3 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings :- The opening time of Paratha Wali Gali is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Read more..
Red Fort Archaeological Museum, Delhi (0.6 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings:- This museum is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and remains closed on government holidays. Fees:- There is no entry fee for the museum. However, you will have to pay a nominal entry fee to enter the Red Fort. For Indians - Rs 35, For fore Read more..
Khas Mahal, Delhi (0.8 KM)
Fees & Timings: Timings - khas mahal opens daily from 7 am to 10 pm., Entry Fee - Rs. 35 for Indians Rs. 250 for foreigners. Read more..
Lal Quila Metro Station FAQs:
𝒜. The Lal Quila metro station is open and operational; you can go to or from it.
𝒜. There are no parking spaces available at the Lal Quila metro station.
𝒜. Not at all. There is no direct connection between this metro station and any Indian railway network station.
𝒜. The Violet Line terminal stop is Lal Quila metro station.
𝒜. The following DTC bus stops are close to the Lal Quila metro station: Red Fort, Subhash Park, Vijay Ghat, Vijay Ghat By Paas, Yamuna Bazar / GGS University, Jama Masjid, Kouria Bridge, Old Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station (Fatehpuri), GGS Indraprastha University Kashmere Gate, GPO, Guru Govind Singh University (Kashmere Gate), Hanuman Mandir (MG Road), Hanuman Mandir / Yamuna Bazar, ISBT Kashmere Gate, Hanuman Mandir / Yamuna Bazar, Jama Masjid, Kouria Bridge, Old Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station (Fatehpuri), Red Fort, Subhash Park, Vijay Ghat, Vijay Ghat By Paas, Yamuna Bazar / GGS University.
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