India gate nearest metro station distance is shortest from Khan Market on the Violet Line. Its Gate 1 is about 1.2 km in a straight line from the monument, which works out to roughly 1.3 to 1.5 km and 15 to 18 minutes on foot up Shahjahan Road. The next closest option is Central Secretariat (Yellow and Violet Lines). It’s about 2 km away, but its Gate 3 is signposted for India Gate, and the walk runs straight down Kartavya Path, so it’s easy to follow. Every other station is 1.5 km or more away and usually needs an auto for the last stretch.
The table below compares all the practical options. Pick the station on your line that gives you the shortest walk you’re comfortable with.
| Station | Line | Exit | Distance to India Gate | Walking time | By auto |
| Khan Market | Violet | Gate 1 (Shahjahan Road) | About 1.2 km straight-line; 1.3–1.5 km on foot | 15–18 min | About 5 min |
| Central Secretariat | Yellow, Violet | Gate 3 (India Gate, Boat Club) | About 2 km along Kartavya Path | About 25 min | About 5–7 min |
| Mandi House | Blue, Violet | Towards Tilak Marg side | About 1.5–2 km | About 20–25 min | About 5–7 min |
| Seva Teerth (formerly Udyog Bhawan) | Yellow | Towards Maulana Azad Road | About 2 km | About 25 min | About 5–7 min |
| Janpath | Violet | Janpath side | About 2 km | About 25 min | About 5–7 min |
| Supreme Court (formerly Pragati Maidan) | Blue | Gate 2 (Mathura Road) | About 2 km | About 25 min | About 5–7 min |
Distances are approximate. Exact walking times depend on traffic signals and which side of the C-Hexagon you want to reach.
Shortest Walk: Khan Market Gate 1
- Leave Khan Market station through Gate 1 (Shahjahan Road, UPSC and R.S. Junior Modern School side).
- Walk north along Shahjahan Road, a straight, leafy avenue past government bungalows and Dholpur House (UPSC).
- At the end of the road, you reach the C-Hexagon, and India Gate is right in front of you.
Total: about 15 to 18 minutes on a flat route. Use the marked crossing to get from Shahjahan Road into the India Gate lawns.
Easiest to Follow: Central Secretariat Gate 3
- Leave Central Secretariat through Gate 3, which is signposted “India Gate, Boat Club”.
- Walk east along Kartavya Path, past the lawns, canals and vending plazas.
- Keep going straight, and India Gate is at the far end.
Total: about 25 minutes, with the monument in view the whole way. It’s the longer route but the most scenic one. It’s especially good in the late afternoon, and you arrive as the monument lights up.
Which Station Is Nearest From Your Line?
| You’re on the… | Get off at | Distance to India Gate |
| Violet Line | Khan Market | About 1.3–1.5 km |
| Yellow Line | Central Secretariat | About 2 km |
| Blue Line | Mandi House or Supreme Court | About 1.5–2 km (auto recommended) |
| Pink Line | Change at Lajpat Nagar to the Violet Line for Khan Market, or at INA to the Yellow Line for Central Secretariat | As above |
| Airport Express | New Delhi, then Yellow Line to Central Secretariat | About 2 km |
Distance Tips
- In summer (April to June), even the 15-minute walk from Khan Market can be tiring at midday. An auto from any station is cheap and takes about 5 minutes.
- In the evenings, India Gate gets crowded, and autos may drop you a little short of the C-Hexagon because of traffic restrictions. Allow a few extra minutes.
- On Republic Day and security days, nearby stations and roads may be closed, and the nearest open station could be much farther away. Check DMRC’s updates before you set out.
- Coming soon: An India Gate station is under construction on the Magenta Line’s Phase 4 central corridor. Once it opens, the walking distance will drop to almost nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which metro station is nearest to India Gate by distance?
Khan Market on the Violet Line, about 1.2 km in a straight line.
How long does it take to walk from Khan Market to India Gate?
About 15–18 minutes from Gate 1, via Shahjahan Road.
How far is India Gate from Central Secretariat metro station?
About 2 km, roughly a 25-minute walk along Kartavya Path from Gate 3.
Which gate of Khan Market metro is closest to India Gate?
Gate 1, on Shahjahan Road.
Which gate of Central Secretariat metro goes to India Gate?
Gate 3, signposted “India Gate, Boat Club”.
How far is India Gate from Mandi House metro station?
About 1.5–2 km, a 5–7 minute auto ride.
Is there a metro station right at India Gate?
Not yet. An India Gate station is under construction on the Magenta Line.
What is the quickest way from the metro to India Gate?
Take an auto from Khan Market or Central Secretariat, about 5 minutes.
