The nearest metro station to the mosque is Jama Masjid metro station on Delhi Metro's Violet Line. It is an underground station that opened on 28 May 2017, when the Heritage Line section from ITO to Kashmere Gate started running, according to The Metro Rail Guy and NoBroker. For the mosque and Meena Bazaar, guides point to exit Gate 2.
This page covers the station's gates, how to walk to the mosque's gates and to Gumbad Cafe on the Gate 3 side, routes from common starting points such as New Delhi railway station and Kashmere Gate, and distances to nearby landmarks, as reported by route planners and travel guides.
- Station
- Jama Masjid (code JMD, per NoBroker)
- Line
- Violet Line
- Opened
- 28 May 2017
- Exit for the mosque
- Gate 2, towards Meena Bazaar and Jama Masjid
- Neighbouring stations
- Lal Quila and Delhi Gate
- To Gumbad Cafe
- About 350 m (Yappe listing)
Jama Masjid metro line and neighbouring stations
Jama Masjid station is on the Violet Line, which Housing.com describes as running between Kashmere Gate and Raja Nahar Singh (Ballabhgarh). The stations either side are Lal Quila (for Red Fort) to the north and Delhi Gate to the south, per NoBroker and Housing.com. The station is underground and has no metro parking, NoBroker reports.
There is a second option on the Yellow Line: Chawri Bazar station, which Delhi Tourism's Jama Masjid page lists as nearest, and Chandni Chowk station, which Trip101 mentions. Both involve a longer walk through crowded lanes, so the Violet Line station is usually simpler.
Reported first and last trains vary between route sites (NoBroker lists a first train around 6:05 AM and a last train around 11:54 PM). Check DMRC's app if you are travelling early or late.
Jama Masjid metro gates and exits
Route site Yometro and NoBroker list the station's gates like this:
| Metro gate | Leads towards (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Gate 1 | Kasturba Hospital, Daryaganj, Urdu Bazar Road |
| Gate 2 | Jama Masjid and Meena Bazaar |
| Gate 3 | Red Fort, Shantivan, Sunehri Masjid |
| Gate 4 | Subhash Marg, Parade Ground parking |
| Gate 5 | Firozshah Kotla Stadium (Yometro only) |
Searches for "Jama Masjid gate no 1" or "gate no 3" often mix up the metro gates with the mosque's own gates. They are different: metro Gate 2 is the exit for the mosque, while the mosque's Gate No. 1 faces Matia Mahal and its Gate No. 3 faces the Dariba side.
Walking from the metro to the mosque's gates
- Leave the station by metro Gate 2, signposted for Jama Masjid and Meena Bazaar.
- Walk through the Meena Bazaar side towards the mosque. Outlook Traveller describes a long flight of steps from Meena Bazaar up to Gate No. 2, the old royal entrance on the east.
- For Gate No. 1, the southern gate, keep the mosque on your right and walk round to the Matia Mahal side, where Karim's and Al Jawahar are.
- For Gate No. 3, the northern gate on the Dariba side, walk round the other way, keeping the mosque on your left.
Which gate is open to tourists can change during the day, so ask at the first gate you reach. Lonely Planet notes that the eastern gate is closest to the metro.
Walking to Gumbad Cafe (Gate 3 side)
Gumbad Cafe is on the roof of Hotel Aiwan-e-Shahi, opposite Gate No. 3 of Jama Masjid, with the listed address 1061, Roof Top, opposite Gate No. 3, Jama Masjid, Dariba Kalan, Delhi 110006 (magicpin). The Yappe listing puts it about 350 m from Jama Masjid metro station.
- Exit at metro Gate 2 and head towards the mosque.
- Walk round the northern side of the mosque to Gate No. 3.
- Look for Hotel Aiwan-e-Shahi facing the gate and take the lift to the roof.
See the Gumbad Cafe timings and visit guide for hours and entry rules.
Metro routes to Jama Masjid from common starting points
| From | Route (as reported) | Time and fare |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi railway station | Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate, change to Violet Line, 2 stops to Jama Masjid | About 10 min of travel, Rs 32, 5.3 km (MetroGo) |
| Kashmere Gate | Violet Line direct via Lal Quila | About 5 min, Rs 21, about 2.4 km (MetroGo, Yometro) |
| Rajiv Chowk, Karol Bagh, Dwarka | Blue Line to Mandi House, change to Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate | Check the DMRC app |
| Hauz Khas, Qutub Minar, Chhatarpur, Rithala, Vaishali, Sector 52 Noida | Use a route planner; most routes involve one or two changes | Check the DMRC app |
Going south, Violet Line trains from Jama Masjid run via Delhi Gate, ITO and Mandi House, so stations further down the same line need no change. MetroGo notes about a 10% discount for smart card users.
Distances from Jama Masjid
- New Delhi railway station: Trawell.in lists Jama Masjid about 3.5 km from New Delhi station by road; MetroGo gives 5.3 km by metro via Kashmere Gate.
- India Gate: Trawell.in gives India Gate as about 4.5 km from New Delhi station, but none of the sources checked gives a direct Jama Masjid to India Gate distance. By metro, take the Violet Line south to Central Secretariat and continue by auto or on foot.
- Red Fort: one metro stop away at Lal Quila, and the station's Gate 3 is signposted for Red Fort.
- Daryaganj: about 1 km from the station; Chandni Chowk: about 1.5 km; Paharganj: about 3 km; Karol Bagh: about 5 km (all NoBroker).
Distances to Delhi airport, Sarai Kale Khan, Hazrat Nizamuddin and Old Delhi railway station vary by route; use a map app for a live figure. Old Delhi railway station is on the Chandni Chowk side of the old city, and Housing.com lists it as served by Lal Quila metro station's Gate 2.
Tips for arriving by metro
- Avoid driving. NoBroker notes there is no parking at the station, and Trip101 warns that parking and driving in the lanes around the mosque can be difficult.
- Time your visit around prayers. The mosque closes to tourists during namaz. See the Jama Masjid visitor guide for hours.
- Friday and festival crowds make the walk from the station much slower.
- Combine the trip. Walk on to Dariba Kalan and Chandni Chowk, then take the Yellow Line home from Chandni Chowk station.
Questions and answers
Which is the nearest metro station to Jama Masjid?
Jama Masjid station on the Violet Line. Chawri Bazar and Chandni Chowk on the Yellow Line are alternatives with a longer walk.
Which metro gate should I use for Jama Masjid?
Route guides list Gate 2 for Jama Masjid and Meena Bazaar. Gate 3 is signposted for Red Fort.
How do I go from New Delhi railway station to Jama Masjid by metro?
Take the Yellow Line to Kashmere Gate and change to the Violet Line for two stops. MetroGo lists about 10 minutes of travel and a Rs 32 fare.
How far is Gumbad Cafe from Jama Masjid metro station?
The Yappe listing puts it about 350 m away. It is opposite Gate No. 3 of the mosque on the Dariba side.
When did Jama Masjid metro station open?
On 28 May 2017, as part of the ITO to Kashmere Gate section of the Violet Line.
Sources
- The Metro Rail Guy, ITO to Kashmere Gate section opens (28 May 2017)
- NoBroker, Jama Masjid metro station guide (Jul 2026)
- Yometro, Jama Masjid to Kashmere Gate route
- MetroGo, New Delhi to Jama Masjid route
- MetroGo, Kashmere Gate to Jama Masjid route
- Housing.com, Lal Quila metro station
- Trawell.in, Delhi itinerary with distances from New Delhi station
- Delhi Tourism, Jama Masjid
- Lonely Planet, Jama Masjid
- Trip101, A guide to Jama Masjid, Delhi (updated 29 Aug 2025)
- Outlook Traveller, Step back in time on Jama Masjid's staircase
- Yappe listing, Gumbad Cafe
- magicpin listing, Gumbad Cafe, Jama Masjid
Last checked: 14 October 2026