{"id":631,"date":"2025-07-26T05:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T05:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/?p=631"},"modified":"2025-07-26T05:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T05:43:43","slug":"gb-road-nearest-metro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/","title":{"rendered":"GB Road Nearest Metro \u2013 Complete Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delhi is a city that abounds in contrasts. Here you will find historical monuments and luxurious malls side-by-side, centuries old bazaars buzzing with life and modern metro trains galloping on the horizon. One such area that often arouses curiosity and conversation is GB Road, officially known as Swami Shraddhanand Marg which is located in the heart of Old Delhi and has been one of the busiest commercial markets for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is about GB Road nearest metro, mentioning every possible information related to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/#What_is_GB_Road\" >What is GB Road?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/#GB_Road_Nearest_Metro\" >GB Road Nearest Metro<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/#1_New_Delhi_Metro_Station_Yellow_Line_Airport_Express_Line\" >1. New Delhi Metro Station (Yellow Line + Airport Express Line)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/#2_Chawri_Bazar_Metro_Station_Yellow_Line\" >2. Chawri Bazar Metro Station (Yellow Line)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/#GB_Road_Location\" >GB Road Location&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/#Metro_Timing_Fare_to_GB_Road\" >Metro Timing &amp; Fare to GB Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/#GB_Road_Nearby_Spots\" >GB Road Nearby Spots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/#Tips_to_Navigate_the_Area_Safely\" >Tips to Navigate the Area Safely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/gb-road-nearest-metro\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_GB_Road\"><\/span><strong>What is GB Road?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving into the metro details, let us understand a bit about that place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GB Road stands for Garstin Bastion Road. This name was given during British rule. It is a long stretch of road in Central Delhi, running parallel to Ajmeri Gate and Fathepur area. The road is famous for two things, first is for the mechanical parts market which is full of shops selling industrial tools, machines, motors, pumps, and more during the day and the other one, is known for being one of Delhi\u2019s oldest red-light districts during night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GB_Road_Nearest_Metro\"><\/span><strong>GB Road Nearest Metro<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re planning to visit GB Road by metro, here are your top two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_New_Delhi_Metro_Station_Yellow_Line_Airport_Express_Line\"><\/span><strong>1. New Delhi Metro Station (Yellow Line + Airport Express Line)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-2-1024x614.webp\" alt=\"New Delhi Metro Station\" class=\"wp-image-633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-2-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-2-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-2-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New Delhi Metro Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The New Delhi Metro Station is one of the most busy and also central stations in Delhi. It\u2019s directly connected to the New Delhi Railway Station, making it a perfect choice for travelers. From here, GB Road is just a short walk away. You can take the Ajmeri Gate side exit, and within 10 minutes of walking through the lanes, you\u2019ll reach GB Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Metro Line: Yellow Line which connects Samaypur Badli to HUDA City Centre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: There are plenty of auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws available outside this station if you don\u2019t feel like walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chawri_Bazar_Metro_Station_Yellow_Line\"><\/span><strong>2. Chawri Bazar Metro Station (Yellow Line)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-3-1024x614.webp\" alt=\"Chawri Bazar Metro Station\" class=\"wp-image-634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-3-1024x614.webp 1024w, https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-3-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-3-768x461.webp 768w, https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GB-Road-Nearest-Metro-3.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chawri Bazar Metro Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chawri Bazar station drops you close to the old part of GB Road, especially if you\u2019re planning to walk through Sadar Bazaar or Hauz Qazi area. This route takes you through the narrow, busy lanes of Old Delhi, full of shops selling brass items, stationery, wedding cards, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re comfortable with a bit of crowd and want to soak in the old Delhi vibe, this route will give you a local street experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Metro Line: Yellow Line&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GB_Road_Location\"><\/span><strong>GB Road Location&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GB Road is located close to New Delhi Railway Station and Ajmeri Gate side. If you look at a map, you will find it within Central Delhi, bordered by Paharganj, Chandni Chowk, and Sadar Bazaar. This area is always bustling with people, rickshaws, street food vendors, and shopkeepers calling out to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, to avoid the traffic and reach quickly, take the Delhi metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metro_Timing_Fare_to_GB_Road\"><\/span><strong>Metro Timing &amp; Fare to GB Road<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the timing of Delhi Metro trains is from 5:30 AM to 11:30 PM on most routes. During rush hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains are more crowded, so plan accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fares of Delhi Metro depend on how far you&#8217;re traveling. Usually, you\u2019ll spend between \u20b910 to \u20b950 from most parts of Delhi. It&#8217;s cheap, clean, and saves you from traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tip: Get a Smart Card if you plan to use the metro often. It saves time and gives you a small discount on each ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GB_Road_Nearby_Spots\"><\/span><strong>GB Road Nearby Spots<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are around this area and have extra time, there are other interesting spots you can visit nearby;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chandi Chowk:<\/strong> Just a few minutes away, a paradise for food lovers and shoppers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jama Masjid:<\/strong> It is one of the largest mosques in India which is approximately 10 minutes away by walk or rickshaw.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connaught Place:<\/strong> This is the heart of modern Delhi, with branded stores and restaurants reachable by metro.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Delhi Railway Station:<\/strong> Right next door, useful to visit the GB road if you are catching a train.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Navigate_the_Area_Safely\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Navigate the Area Safely<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since GB Road is located in a very busy area of Delhi, here are a few simple safety and comfort tips for first-timers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try to avoid late-night solo walks, especially if you&#8217;re not familiar with the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your phone and wallet secure, as we know pickpockets are common in crowded places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Google Maps or ask shopkeepers for directions because they\u2019re usually helpful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay alert, especially near Ajmeri Gate side or while entering smaller lanes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If visiting for business, it\u2019s better to go during daytime between 10 AM and 6 PM when most hardware shops are open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reaching GB Road by metro is easy, quick, and the best option if you&#8217;re not comfortable with Delhi\u2019s heavy road traffic. Depending on where you\u2019re coming from, you can either get down at New Delhi Metro Station (Ajmeri Gate side) which is best for nearby walking and direct road access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or get down at Chawri Bazar Station which is for a local Delhi street experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Delhi Metro has made travel around this large city much more manageable for everyone, from office-goers to tourists, and even local shoppers. GB Road may have its own reputation and history, but like many places in Delhi, it\u2019s a mix of chaos, culture, and commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also read about: <a href=\"https:\/\/trippdiary.com\/blog\/maruthamalai-temple-timing\/\">Maruthamalai Temple Timing: Ticket Price, Location &amp; How to Reach<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delhi is a city that abounds in contrasts. 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