Delhi Cantt, or Delhi Cantonment, is one of the most distinctive localities of the national capital. It spans over 10,400 acres and has a population of over 1.1 lakh as per census data and functions as a self-contained zone under the Cantonment Board and not the MCD. The area has defense establishments, well-developed residential colonies, Delhi Cantonment Railway Station, and the Army College of Medical Sciences.<\/p>\n
Delhi Cantt residents have been living with a connectivity gap for years that the metro simply failed to address. This has changed with the opening of Delhi Cantt Metro Station on the Pink Line (Line 7) which now makes much of Delhi easily accessible by metro. This guide will cover all the metro stations near Delhi Cantt, exact distance and how to reach each one, and the best last-mile options depending upon where you are headed.<\/p>\n
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| \n Metro Station<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Metro Line<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Approximate Distance from Delhi Cantt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Travel Time by Auto<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Best For<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Delhi Cantt Metro Station<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Pink Line (Line 7)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2.4 km<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 8\u201312 minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Main station for most residents<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Pink Line (Line 7)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3.2 km<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 10\u201315 minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Airport Express via Dhaula Kuan Interchange<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Naraina Vihar Metro Station<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Pink Line (Line 7)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2.8 km<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 9\u201313 minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n West Delhi, Naraina Vihar residents<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Dhaula Kuan Metro Station<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Airport Express (Orange Line)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3.5 km<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 12\u201318 minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Direct airport access<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Mayapuri Metro Station<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Green Line (Line 5)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 4.2 km<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 14\u201320 minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n North-West Delhi Connectivity<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Note: <\/em><\/strong>The main and nearest metro station to the locality is Delhi Cantt Metro Station on Pink Line (Line 7). It is near Brar Square on NH-48 and is functional as of 2026. All the timings and distances quoted in this guide are cross checked with latest DMRC operational data. <\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Quick Facts: <\/strong>Pink Line (Line 7) Distance: 2.4 km from Delhi Cantonment Railway Station Travel Time by Auto: 8 to 12 minutes Gates: Gate 1 (Army College of Medical Sciences side), Gate 2 (Brar Square side)\u00a0<\/p>\n Delhi Cantt Metro Station is an underground station on the Pink Line, located close to Brar Square, off NH-48. It is the station most Delhi Cantt residents will use for daily commuting. From here, the Pink Line opens up a large arc of Delhi heading east towards Shiv Vihar; you pass through Bhikaji Cama Place, Sarojini Nagar, INA, Lajpat Nagar, and finally Anand Vihar. Towards the west, you connect with Majlis Park, Rajouri Garden (Blue Line interchange), and Punjabi Bagh.<\/p>\n The Delhi Cantonment Railway Station being approx. 2.4 km away, the station also serves a dual purpose for the visitors. Autos and e-rickshaws are available outside Gate 1 for passengers going to the railway station.<\/p>\n Quick Facts: <\/strong>Line: Pink Line (Line 7) Length: 2.8 km Travel Time by Car: 9 to 13 minutes<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The next station from Delhi Cantt Station on the Pink Line towards Majlis Park is Naraina Vihar Metro Station. If you are residing in the western parts of the Cantonment area or Naraina Vihar itself, it will be a natural, and often less-congested, entry point. The Pink Line access is a big reason for the premium. Naraina Vihar is one of the premium localities in West Delhi with average property prices above Rs 11,000 per sq ft.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Quick facts: <\/strong>Line: Pink Line (Line 7) Distance: 3.2 km\u00a0 Travel Time by Auto: 10 to 15 minutes Key Feature: Interchange to Airport Express Line via Dhaula Kuan footbridge<\/p>\n This is the station one stop east of Delhi Cantt on the Pink Line towards Shiv Vihar. Its importance is out of all proportion to its remoteness. Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus Station is linked by a foot overbridge with travelators directly to Dhaula Kuan Station on the Airport Express (Orange) Line. The most convenient route for travelers to and from Indira Gandhi International Airport from Delhi Cantt.<\/p>\n One of Delhi Metro\u2019s most iconic infrastructure points, the Dhaula Kuan elevated station is the highest point on the Pink Line at 23.6 meters.<\/p>\n Quick Facts: <\/strong>Line: Airport Express (Orange Line) Distance: 3.5 km Travel Time by Car: 12 to 18 mins<\/p>\n Dhaula Kuan is the interchange of Airport Express Line which links Delhi Cantt with IGI Airport in a matter of minutes. This route is a must for residents who often fly or expect guests from the airport. The Airport Express runs between New Delhi Railway Station and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 with a halt at IGI Airport Terminal 3.<\/p>\n If you are coming from another metro direction, get off at Delhi Cantt Metro Station, go one stop east to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus and cross the footbridge to Dhaula Kuan. Or go directly in an auto to Dhaula Kuan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Quick Facts: <\/strong>Line: Line 5 (Green Line) Distance: 4.2 km Estimated Auto Travel Time: 14 to 20 minutes<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mayapuri Metro Station is on the Green Line which connects Ashok Park Main and beyond towards Palam Vihar on one side and Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh (Inderlok) to Brigadier Hoshiyar Singh on the other. This station gives direct access to the residents commuting towards Moti Nagar, Rajdhani Park or working in the Mayapuri industrial belt, without having to interchange at the Pink Line.<\/p>\n Direction<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n First Train<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Last Train<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Towards Shiv Vihar (East Delhi)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 11:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Towards Majlis Park (North-West Delhi)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 6:00 AM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 11:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Important: <\/strong>Timings are indicative based on DMRC operational timings as on 2026. Always check the DMRC official app or website (www.delhimetrorail.com) before travel, particularly on public holidays.<\/p>\n Take the Yellow Line from Rajiv Chowk. Dilli Haat INA \u2013 Change to Pink Line. Head to Majlis Park and get down at Delhi Cantt Metro Station. Total travel time is roughly 30-40 minutes depending on wait times.<\/p>\n Take the Airport Express from IGI Airport Terminal 3 to New Delhi. Dhaula Kuan station is your stop, and you can cross the foot overbridge with travelators to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus on the Pink Line. Board one stop to reach Delhi Cantt towards Majlis Park metro station. Or you can take a direct cab from the airport which is 20-35 minutes and is often more practical with heavy luggage.<\/p>\n Board the Pink Line from Lajpat Nagar or South Extension directly towards Majlis Park. Delhi Cantt Metro Station is on the same line, you can ride directly without interchange. Total travel time is around 20-30 minutes.<\/p>\n Take the Pink Line from Anand Vihar ISBT to Majlis Park. Delhi Cantt Metro Station is on the same line, a straight ride of 40-50 mins.<\/p>\n Take Pink Line from Rajouri Garden towards Shiv Vihar. After Naraina Vihar, one more stop, you will reach Delhi Cantt Metro Station. Travel time is approximately 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n From Delhi Cantt Metro Station, there is a short connecting journey to reach Cantonment area or the railway station. Here is what you can get:<\/p>\n |