Lift No.2
Between Gate No.1 & 2 of Station; near Lajpat Rai Market
Station guide
Lal Quila
Delhi NCR Metro Station
Violet Line
Lal Quila Metro Station is a key station on the Delhi Metro network. It connects the Violet Line. The station features 4 entry/exit gates, and first train services starting at approximately 05:30 AM.
Metro Lines
Violet Line
Gates, Timings, Parking & Nearby Places
Station quick facts
- Layout
- Metro station on the Violet Line
- Station address / access area
- Lal Quila Metro Station; access reference: Between Gate No.1 & 2 of Station; near Lajpat Rai Market
- Station hours & first / last train
- DMRC First/Last Train Time tool
- The station profile did not publish opening and closing values. Use DMRC's pair-specific lookup for first and last train times.
- Parking
- Parking not verified
- DMRC did not list Parking Available on the station profile reviewed; this is not a guarantee that no nearby parking exists.
Nearby places
- Indian War Memorial Museum
- Freedom-Struggle Museum
- Red Fort
- Diwan-e-Aam
Entry / Exit Gates
Gate No. 4
Red Fort
Gate No. 3
Netaji Subhash Marg and Yamuna Bazar
Step-free access reported at this gate
Gate No. 2
Old Lajpat Rai Market
Step-free access reported at this gate
Gate No. 1
Netaji Subhash Marg and Gauri Shankar Mandir
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.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.
Verification & sources
Gate landmarks, published station hours and parking listing were checked against the official station profile. A gate-based access reference is shown where DMRC does not publish a postal address.
- DMRC station profile reviewed 20 August 2026.Gate, station-hours and parking-listing details were checked on the official station profile.
Timings and gate access may change during maintenance, holidays or crowd-control hours.
About this station
Lal Quila is served by Violet Line. This is not listed as an interchange station.
In the current dataset, this is a single-line stop with station code LQL. Nearby mapped area references include Indian War Memorial Museum, Freedom-Struggle Museum, Red Fort, Diwan-e-Aam.
Why this station matters on the network
Lal Quila currently appears in approximately 4 route-page combinations on this site, which helps travellers compare direct and interchange-based journeys from this stop. Frequently connected destinations in our route inventory include Kashmere Gate, Rajiv Chowk.
Station profile
Lal Quila is currently described here as metro station on the violet line. Recorded facilities include Lift, Escalator, Atm, Toilet. Parking is marked as not verified in the current station profile.
Station details
- Station code
- LQL
- Location coordinates
- 28.65650, 77.24100
- Network source
- Official operational map
Position on each line
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).
Places near the station
- Nearest metro guide for 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
- Nearest metro guide for Red FortVisitor attraction - approximately 0.09 km direct distance
- Nearest metro guide for 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.
Route connections highlighted on this site
This station is currently linked to approximately 4 route pages in the planner. Some of the better-connected destinations from Lal Quila include:
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.
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. These route links help users and search engines move from station intent to exact journey pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lal Quila an interchange station?
No. The current network data shows Lal Quila on Violet Line.
Which gates are available at Lal Quila Metro Station?
Lal Quila Metro Station has 4 gates: Gate No. 4 (Red Fort); Gate No. 3 (Netaji Subhash Marg and Yamuna Bazar); Gate No. 2 (Old Lajpat Rai Market); Gate No. 1 (Netaji Subhash Marg and Gauri Shankar Mandir). Check station signboards for live operational status.
Is parking available at Lal Quila Metro Station?
Parking at Lal Quila is not officially verified. DMRC did not list Parking Available on the station profile reviewed; this is not a guarantee that no nearby parking exists.
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.
Which landmarks are reported near Lal Quila?
Reported nearby places include Indian War Memorial Museum, Freedom-Struggle Museum, Red Fort, Diwan-e-Aam. Gate access and local conditions can change, so verify station signs on arrival.
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.