Nearest Metro Station to Old Delhi Railway Station

I am arriving in Delhi at Old Delhi Railway station and need to reach Dwarka. Due to the high traffic in Delhi, I would prefer traveling in the metro rather than by road.

I would like to know which is the nearest metro station to Old Delhi railway station, so after arriving at Delhi I don't have to ask anyone or make sure I get the right information and can go straight to the metro station.

 

Hi SM Naik. you have made a good decision to travel on the metro when in Delhi, it will definitely save you a lot of time and hassle.

The nearest metro station to Old Delhi railway station is Chandni Chowk.

The distance from Old Delhi railway station to Chandni Chowk metro station is around 1.5km. You can easily get a taxi or an auto from outside the railway station.

 

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Overview

The Old Delhi Railway Station code DLI, also known as the Delhi Junction Railway Station, is the oldest railway station of the capital. The railway station was built during the rule of the British, around the year 1864 and was Delhi's first rail connection with Calcutta, now known as Kolkata. Since then, it has undergone several renovations, the most recent one would be this year, 2017, which the government has planned for the establishment of the station as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also one of the busiest railway stations of the country, where over a hundred trains pass over it on a daily basis. In this guide, we would highlight the nearest metro station to the Old Delhi Railway Station, so that you can plan your trip to the city more conveniently.

Nearest Metro Stations to Old Delhi Railway Station (DLI)

The Old Delhi Railway Station is located in the northern side of New Delhi. You can find it just off the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Marg Road. Attractions like Chandni Chowk, Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib and Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir are quite close to the railway station. It is located at a commercial area where restaurants, hotels and markets are within walking distance from it. Similarly, for those planning to tour Delhi using the Delhi Metro, you can find a few metro stations nearby the Old Delhi Railway Station. Some can be approached even with just walking while others require the use of an auto rickshaw or even cab.

✰ Metro Stations Close to the Old Delhi Railway Station ✰

Metro Station Name	Line	Distance from Old Delhi Railway Station	Walking Time
Chandni Chowk Metro Station	Yellow	0.19 Kilometer	2 Minutes
Kashmere Gate Metro Station	Red, Yellow and Violet	0.85 Kilometer	11 Minutes
Lal Quila Metro Station	Violet	1.1 Kilometers	14 Minutes
Tis Hazari Metro Station	Red	1.6 Kilometers	20 Minutes
Jama Masjid Metro Station	Violet	2 Kilometers	25 Minutes

From the table above, you would see that the Chandni Chowk Metro Station, located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro, is the closest metro station to the Old Delhi Railway Station. It is merely 0.19 kilometer or a 2-minute walk from the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Kashmere Gate Metro Station is also quite close by, located on the Red, Yellow and Violet Lines of the Delhi Metro. It is just 0.85 kilometer or an 11-minute walk from the Old Delhi Railway Station. The Lal Quila Metro Station, Violet Line, is around 1.1 kilometers from the Old Delhi Railway Station, or a 14-minute walk away. The last two metro stations, Tis Hazari and Jama Masjid, is a bit further but still at a walkable distance, taking around 20 to 25 minutes of walking away from the Old Delhi Railway Station.

How to Reach Chandni Chowk Metro Station From Old Delhi Railway Station

The distance between the Old Delhi Railway Station and Chandni Chowk Metro Station is just 0.19 kilometer or 190 meters. This distance can be easily covered by foot. The Old Delhi Railway Station is located on the west while the Chandni Chowk Railway Station is located on the southeast. So by walking, remember to go from west to east to reach the latter metro station. You can refer to the map below for a visual image of the two metro stations, keeping in mind that the Delhi Junction is the same as the Old Delhi Railway Station.

Guide Map Showcasing Route From Old Delhi Railway Station to Chandni Chowk Metro Station
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So once you reach the Old Delhi Railway Station, keep walking to the east, as you need to take the underground route to reach the Chandni Chowk Metro Station. Proceed towards Gate No. 3, highlighted as the middle circle in the guide map above, to reach the Chandni Chowk Metro Station proper, the last circle on the southeastern side. Walking won't take you more than a few minutes to reach the Gate No. 3 of Chandni Chowk Metro Station. Alternatively, you can also ride an auto rickshaw to reach the Chandni Chowk Metro Station if you have luggages with you.

Conclusion

The nearest metro station to the Old Delhi Railway Station is the Chandni Chowk Metro Station. The Gate No. 3 of this metro station is just a 2-minute walk from the Old Delhi Railway Station. It is very convenient to reach by walking as the route is underground. Alternatively, you can utilize the other metro stations if you're planning to do some sightseeing on areas near them. But ideally, if you're just planning to ride the Delhi Metro from the Old Delhi Railway Station, your best option is the Chandni Chowk Metro Station.

I hope this helps you!

 

The nearest metro station to the Old Delhi Railway Station is the Chandni Chowk Metro Station.