Violet Line
Stop 2 of 34 when travelling from Kashmere Gate to Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh).
Previous: Kashmere Gate (1.79 km straight-line); next: Jama Masjid (0.89 km straight-line).
Station guide
Lal Quila
Delhi NCR Metro Station
Metro Lines
Violet Line
About this station
Lal Quila is served by Violet Line. This is not listed as an interchange station.
Station details
- Station code
- LQL
- Location coordinates
- 28.65650, 77.24100
- Network source
- Official operational map
Position on each line
Places near the station
- Indian War Memorial MuseumMuseum or cultural venue · approximately 0.07 km direct distance
- Freedom-Struggle MuseumMuseum or cultural venue · approximately 0.09 km direct distance
- Red FortVisitor attraction · approximately 0.09 km direct distance
- Diwan-e-AamVisitor attraction · approximately 0.15 km direct distance
Source: OpenStreetMap snapshot dated 9 August 2026. Places and access routes can change; confirm important destinations before travel.
Other nearby metro stations
- Jama Masjid — approximately 0.9 km direct distance.
- Chandni Chowk — approximately 1.1 km direct distance.
- Shastri Park — approximately 1.6 km direct distance.
- Chawri Bazar — approximately 1.6 km direct distance.
Coordinate distance is not walking distance; road access and station entrances may make the practical journey longer.
Gates, Timings, Parking & Nearby Places
Published accessible entry and lift locations
DMRC's accessibility reference lists the following step-free access points for this station. This is a published reference, not live operating status; confirm current lift and gate availability at the station.
Lift No.2
Between Gate No.1 & 2 of Station; near Lajpat Rai Market
Lift No.3
Near Gate No.3 of the Station; near Lal Quila
Source: DMRC accessible station entry and lift reference. Document dated 17 July 2019; source reviewed 9 August 2026.
Timings and gate access may change during maintenance, holidays or crowd-control hours.
Facilities
Lift
Available
Escalator
Available
Parking
Not confirmed in our data
ATM
Available
Toilet
Available
Facility records are not live operating status. Confirm essential accessibility and passenger facilities before travel.
Nearby Stations
Jama Masjid
Metro Station
Approx. 0.9 km direct distance
Chandni Chowk
Metro Station
Approx. 1.1 km direct distance
Shastri Park
Metro Station
Approx. 1.6 km direct distance
Chawri Bazar
Metro Station
Approx. 1.6 km direct distance
Kashmere Gate
Interchange Station
Approx. 1.8 km direct distance
Delhi Gate
Metro Station
Approx. 1.8 km direct distance
Direct distance is not walking distance; entrances and road access can make the practical journey longer.
Useful journeys connected to Lal Quila
Explore calculated routes between this station and major interchanges, line terminals, airports and other network hubs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lal Quila an interchange station?
No. The current network data shows Lal Quila on Violet Line.
Which stations are adjacent to Lal Quila?
The adjacent mapped stations are Kashmere Gate, Jama Masjid.
Which facilities are recorded at Lal Quila?
Our current data records lift, escalator, atm, toilet at this station. Confirm essential facilities before travelling.
Where is an accessible entrance or lift at Lal Quila?
The published DMRC accessibility reference lists Lift No.2: Between Gate No.1 & 2 of Station; near Lajpat Rai Market; Lift No.3: Near Gate No.3 of the Station; near Lal Quila. Gate and lift operations can change, so confirm current access at the station.