Kashmere Gate Metro Station (DMRC)
Routes, Timings, Fare & Complete Guide 2025
India's busiest metro interchange — connecting Red Line, Yellow Line & Violet Line at the heart of Old Delhi, near ISBT and the historic Kashmiri Gate monument.
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Kashmere Gate Metro Station — Overview
Kashmere Gate Metro Station is not just another stop on the Delhi Metro map — it is the busiest metro station in India and a critical tri-line interchange connecting three major corridors: the Red Line, Yellow Line, and Violet Line. Managed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the station serves over 2.5 lakh passengers daily, making it the undisputed nerve centre of Delhi's public transport ecosystem.
Located at Lothian Road, near ISBT Kashmere Gate, Old Delhi – 110006, the station covers a sprawling carpet area of approximately 1,18,400 sq. ft. (11,000 sq. m.), making it the largest metro station in the entire Delhi Metro network — more than double the size of Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.
| Station Name | Kashmere Gate (Kashmiri Gate) |
| Station Code | KG |
| Address | Lothian Road, ISBT, Old Delhi, Delhi – 110006 |
| Coordinates | 28°40′03″N, 77°13′41″E |
| Lines Served | Red Line, Yellow Line, Violet Line |
| No. of Platforms | 6 (Two per line) |
| Structure | Elevated (Red Line) + Underground (Yellow & Violet) |
| Levels | 6+ levels |
| Parking | Available (Paid) |
| Accessibility | Yes — Lifts, Ramps, Tactile Paths |
| Daily Footfall | ~2,50,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Opened | Red: Dec 25, 2002 | Yellow: Dec 20, 2004 | Violet: May 28, 2017 |
Lines, Platforms & Directions
Kashmere Gate features a unique multi-level design. The Red Line runs on an elevated structure at the highest level, while both the Yellow Line and Violet Line run underground on parallel levels below. This means smooth, step-free interchanges between all three lines via escalators and lifts.
🔴 Red Line (Line 1) — Rithala ↔ Shaheed Sthal
The first line of Delhi Metro, inaugurated in 2002. At Kashmere Gate, the Red Line runs elevated with side platforms. It connects North-West Delhi (Rohini, Rithala) to Ghaziabad (Shaheed Sthal) in the East.
- Platform 3 → Towards Rithala (West / Rohini direction)
- Platform 4 → Towards Shaheed Sthal (East / Ghaziabad direction)
🟡 Yellow Line (Line 2) — Samaypur Badli ↔ HUDA City Centre
Often called the backbone of Delhi Metro, the Yellow Line runs underground at Kashmere Gate with an island platform. It connects North Delhi to Gurugram, passing through iconic stations like Chandni Chowk Metro Station, New Delhi Metro Station, and Rajiv Chowk Metro Station.
- Platform 1 → Towards Huda City Centre / Gurugram (South direction)
- Platform 2 → Towards Samaypur Badli (North direction)
🟣 Violet Line (Line 7) — Kashmere Gate ↔ Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh)
The Heritage Line runs underground parallel to the Yellow Line. Kashmere Gate is its northern terminus. The line heads south via ITO, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila, Central Secretariat, Nehru Place, all the way to Faridabad. This extension, added in May 2017, significantly relieved congestion on the Yellow Line.
- Platform 5 → Towards Raja Nahar Singh, Ballabhgarh (South / Faridabad direction)
- Platform 6 → Terminus (trains originating from here)
Station-Wise Routes from Kashmere Gate
Below are complete station lists on all three lines reachable from Kashmere Gate, with approximate travel times and fares (token price).
| # | Station | Time | Fare (Token) |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kashmere Gate ★ | — | — |
| 1 | Civil Lines Metro Station | ~5 min | ₹20 |
| 2 | Vidhan Sabha Metro Station | ~8 min | ₹20 |
| 3 | Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station | ~10 min | ₹20 |
| 4 | GTB Nagar Metro Station | ~12 min | ₹30 |
| 5 | Model Town Metro Station | ~14 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Azadpur Metro Station | ~16 min | ₹30 |
| 7 | Adarsh Nagar Metro Station | ~19 min | ₹30 |
| 8 | Jahangirpuri Metro Station | ~22 min | ₹40 |
| 9 | Haiderpur Badli Mor Metro Station | ~25 min | ₹40 |
| 10 | Rohini Sector 18 19 Metro Station | ~28 min | ₹40 |
| 11 | Samaypur Badli Metro Station (Terminus) | ~32 min | ₹40 |
| # | Station | Time | Fare (Token) |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kashmere Gate ★ | — | — |
| 1 | Tis Hazari Metro Station | ~2 min | ₹20 |
| 2 | Pulbangash Metro Station | ~5 min | ₹20 |
| 3 | Pratap Nagar Metro Station | ~7 min | ₹20 |
| 4 | Shastri Nagar Metro Station | ~9 min | ₹20 |
| 5 | Inderlok Metro Station Green Line | ~12 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Kanhaiya Nagar Metro Station | ~14 min | ₹30 |
| 7 | Keshav Puram Metro Station | ~16 min | ₹30 |
| 8 | NSP Metro Station Pink Line | ~19 min | ₹30 |
| 9 | Kohat Enclave Metro Station | ~21 min | ₹40 |
| 10 | Pitam Pura Metro Station | ~23 min | ₹40 |
| 11 | Rohini East Metro Station | ~26 min | ₹40 |
| 12 | Rohini West Metro Station | ~28 min | ₹40 |
| 13 | Rithala Metro Station (Terminus) | ~32 min | ₹40 |
| # | Station | Time | Fare (Token) |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kashmere Gate ★ | — | — |
| 1 | Shastri Park Metro Station | ~3 min | ₹20 |
| 2 | Seelampur Metro Station | ~6 min | ₹20 |
| 3 | Welcome Metro Station Pink Line | ~9 min | ₹20 |
| 4 | Shahdara Metro Station | ~12 min | ₹30 |
| 5 | Mansarovar Park Metro Station | ~15 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Jhilmil Metro Station | ~18 min | ₹30 |
| 7 | Dilshad Garden Metro Station | ~21 min | ₹40 |
| 8 | Shaheed Nagar Metro Station | ~24 min | ₹40 |
| 9 | Raj Bagh Metro Station | ~27 min | ₹40 |
| 10 | Mohan Nagar Metro Station | ~30 min | ₹50 |
| 11 | Arthala Metro Station | ~33 min | ₹50 |
| 12 | Hindon River Metro Station | ~36 min | ₹50 |
| 13 | Shaheed Sthal Metro Station (New Bus Adda, Ghaziabad) | ~40 min | ₹50 |
| # | Station | Time | Fare (Token) |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Kashmere Gate ★ (Terminus) | — | — |
| 1 | Mandi House Metro Station Blue Line | ~4 min | ₹20 |
| 2 | ITO Metro Station | ~7 min | ₹20 |
| 3 | Delhi Gate Metro Station | ~10 min | ₹20 |
| 4 | Jama Masjid Metro Station | ~12 min | ₹30 |
| 5 | Lal Quila Metro Station (Red Fort) | ~15 min | ₹30 |
| 6 | Shivaji Stadium Metro Station Airport Exp. | ~17 min | ₹30 |
| 7 | DDU Marg Metro Station | ~20 min | ₹30 |
| 8 | Ajmeri Gate Metro Station | ~22 min | ₹40 |
| 9 | New Delhi Metro Station YellowAirport | ~25 min | ₹40 |
| 10 | Central Secretariat Metro Station Yellow | ~28 min | ₹40 |
| 11 | Khan Market Metro Station | ~31 min | ₹40 |
| 12 | JLN Stadium Metro Station | ~33 min | ₹50 |
| 13 | Jangpura Metro Station | ~36 min | ₹50 |
| 14 | Lajpat Nagar Metro Station Pink Line | ~38 min | ₹50 |
| 15 | Moolchand Metro Station | ~41 min | ₹50 |
| 16 | Kailash Colony Metro Station | ~43 min | ₹50 |
| 17 | Nehru Place Metro Station | ~46 min | ₹60 |
| 18 | Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station Magenta | ~48 min | ₹60 |
| 19 | Govind Puri Metro Station | ~51 min | ₹60 |
| 20 | Harkesh Nagar Okhla Metro Station | ~53 min | ₹60 |
| 21 | Jasola Metro Station – Sarita Vihar | ~56 min | ₹60 |
| 22 | Mohan Estate Metro Station | ~59 min | ₹60 |
| 23 | Tughlakabad Metro Station | ~62 min | ₹60 |
| 24 | Badarpur Border Metro Station | ~65 min | ₹60 |
| 25 | YMCA Chowk Metro Station, Faridabad | ~69 min | ₹60 |
| 26 | Old Faridabad Metro Station | ~72 min | ₹60 |
| 27 | Neelam Chowk Ajronda Metro Station | ~75 min | ₹60 |
| 28 | Bata Chowk Metro Station | ~78 min | ₹60 |
| 29 | Escorts Mujesar Metro Station | ~81 min | ₹60 |
| 30 | Sant Surdas Metro Station (Sihi) | ~84 min | ₹60 |
| 31 | Raja Nahar Singh Metro Station, Ballabhgarh (Terminus) | ~88 min | ₹60 |
Metro Timings at Kashmere Gate
Train operations at Kashmere Gate Metro Station span almost 19 hours daily. Timings differ slightly between weekdays and Sundays.
Off-Peak Hours: Before 8 AM, 12–5 PM, and after 9 PM — trains every 6–10 minutes. MJQRT Smart Card holders enjoy 20% discount during off-peak.
Delhi Metro Fare Chart (Aug 2025 Revised)
DMRC revised fares on August 25, 2025 — the first revision in 8 years. Smart Card holders get 10% off on every journey.
| Distance (km) | Token Fare (₹) | Smart Card (₹) | MJQRT Off-Peak (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 km | ₹11 | ₹10 | ₹9 |
| 2 – 5 km | ₹22 | ₹20 | ₹18 |
| 5 – 12 km | ₹33 | ₹30 | ₹26 |
| 12 – 21 km | ₹43 | ₹39 | ₹34 |
| 21 – 32 km | ₹54 | ₹49 | ₹43 |
| Beyond 32 km | ₹64 | ₹58 | ₹51 |
Tourist Card: 1-Day Unlimited ₹200 | 3-Day Unlimited ₹500 (excl. Airport Express). NCMC Card accepted at all stations. Buy tokens at platform TVMs.
Entry & Exit Gates
Kashmere Gate has 8 entry/exit gates spread across multiple sides of the station, serving ISBT, Mori Gate, and surrounding localities.
Gates 7 & 8 provide direct covered access to ISBT Kashmere Gate (Maharana Pratap Bus Terminal) — no need to step outside.
Facilities & Amenities
As the largest metro station in the Delhi Metro network, Kashmere Gate is equipped with world-class facilities for millions of commuters.
Places to Visit Near Kashmere Gate
Kashmere Gate Metro Station sits at the crossroads of Old Delhi's history. Step out and you're within minutes of some of Delhi's most iconic landmarks.
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mughal masterpiece built by Shah Jahan (1648).
Jama Masjid
India's largest mosque, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656.
Chandni Chowk Market
Delhi's oldest bazaar — spices, street food, textiles, and silver jewellery.
Kashmiri Gate Monument
Historic 1835 Mughal gate; site of heroic 1857 uprising against British.
St. James' Church (Skinner's)
Delhi's oldest church, built in 1836. A serene colonial-era gem.
Raj Ghat
Memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated (January 31, 1948).
ISBT Kashmere Gate
North India's largest bus terminal — intercity buses to Punjab, HP, J&K, UP.
Old Delhi Railway Station
Delhi Junction — one of India's busiest railway stations since 1864.
Historical Significance of Kashmere Gate
The name Kashmere Gate (or Kashmiri Gate) is deeply rooted in Delhi's history. The original gate was built in 1835 as one of the 14 principal gates of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi). It faced the direction of Kashmir — hence the name.
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, this gate became the site of one of the most celebrated acts of valour in military history. A small group of British soldiers blew open the gate's defences, enabling British forces to storm Delhi — at the cost of their own lives. Five of these soldiers were posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. A plaque on the original gate still honours their names.
Today, this metro station named after the ancient gate carries a staggering 2.5 lakh passengers per day, blending centuries of history with the modern pulse of Delhi's transit system. It stands as a reminder that some of Delhi's most significant places exist in perfect continuity — from Mughal walls to metro tunnels.