Delhi Cantt Metro Station: Gates, Pink Line, Timings and Nearby Areas

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 09/11/2026

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Delhi Cantt metro station (officially Delhi Cantonment) is an elevated station on the Pink Line of the Delhi Metro, on Hospital Road near Brar Square in the Delhi Cantonment area. It serves the Base Hospital and Army College of Medical Sciences side of the cantonment, the Air Force Station area and nearby Naraina. Since 8 March 2026, the Pink Line runs as India’s first full ring metro, so this station now sits on a loop around the city.

Delhi Cantt metro station at a glance

Line: Pink Line (ring line, completed 8 March 2026)
Type: elevated, two side platforms; station code DLIC (as listed)
Opened: 14 March 2018
Next stations: Naraina Vihar on one side, Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus on the other
Gates: 2 gates (as reported)
Railway station: Delhi Cantt railway station is about 4 km away, as reported
Fare: ₹11 to ₹64 on the Delhi Metro network (revised from 25 August 2025)

In this guide

Line and platforms at Delhi Cantt
Delhi Cantt metro station gates
Fares, tickets and timings
How to reach other lines from Delhi Cantt
Delhi Cantt metro or Delhi Cantt railway station?
Nearby landmarks
Homes near Delhi Cantt metro
Before you rent or buy near Delhi Cantt
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Delhi Cantt

Delhi Cantt is a through station, not an interchange.

On 8 March 2026, the 12.3 km Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur section opened, closing the loop. The Pink Line is now a ring of about 71.5 km. Trains are shown as Plus and Minus circular services in station guides, so read the destination display, not just the platform number.

Direction	Next station	Main stops ahead
Towards Naraina Vihar	Naraina Vihar	Mayapuri, Rajouri Garden, Punjabi Bagh West, Netaji Subhash Place, Majlis Park
Towards South Campus	Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus	Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh, Bhikaji Cama Place, Sarojini Nagar, Dilli Haat INA, Lajpat Nagar

Delhi Cantt metro station gates

Public station guides list two gates.

Gate	Leads to (as reported)
Gate 1	Army College of Medical Sciences and Base Hospital side
Gate 2	Brar Square, Air Force Station and Naraina side

The station has lifts and escalators and is listed as accessible for wheelchair users. Some roads inside the cantonment are controlled by the Army, so the shortest walking route may not always be open. Follow the signs and any security instructions.

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Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: since 25 August 2025, Delhi Metro fares are ₹11 to ₹64 from Monday to Saturday and ₹11 to ₹54 on Sundays and national holidays, based on distance.
Tickets: buy QR tickets on the DMRC app or other ticketing apps, at ticket machines, or at the counters.
Cards: a DMRC smart card or NCMC card gives 10% off each trip, plus an extra 10% in off-peak hours.
Timings: public guides list the first trains here between about 6:30 and 7:20 AM, depending on direction, and the last trains close to midnight. These lists were made before the ring opened, so check the DMRC app for current times.
Parking and feeder: no metro parking or feeder bus is listed for this station.

How to reach other lines from Delhi Cantt

Airport Express Line: ride one stop to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, then use the foot overbridge with 22 travelators to Dhaula Kuan. It opened in February 2019.
Blue Line: ride towards Naraina Vihar to Rajouri Garden for Karol Bagh, Rajiv Chowk, Dwarka and Noida.
Yellow Line: ride towards South Campus to Dilli Haat INA for AIIMS, Hauz Khas and Gurugram.
Violet Line: continue to Lajpat Nagar for ITO and Faridabad.

Line changes at Rajouri Garden, Dilli Haat INA and Lajpat Nagar happen inside the paid area. The Dhaula Kuan link is a separate walk, so allow extra time with luggage.

Delhi Cantt metro or Delhi Cantt railway station?

They are different places. The metro station is near Brar Square and the hospitals. The Delhi Cantt railway station, which handles many trains towards Rajasthan and Gujarat, is about 4 km away by road, as reported. Take a cab or auto between the two, and leave time for traffic.

Nearby landmarks

Base Hospital Delhi Cantt: a large military hospital, about 0.7 km from the station as reported, on the Gate 1 side.
Army College of Medical Sciences: next to the Base Hospital.
Brar Square: the junction on the Gate 2 side, with roads to Naraina and Dhaula Kuan.
Air Force Station: on the Gate 2 side.
Naraina: the industrial area and Naraina Vihar, around 1 km west, with Ram Dwara Mandir about 0.9 km from the station as reported.

Homes near Delhi Cantt metro

Much of the land around the station is defence land, with Army and Air Force housing, hospitals and training units. Private homes are limited inside the cantonment, so most renters and buyers who use this station live in the colonies around it.

Naraina Vihar and Naraina village: builder floors, older houses and rental rooms, with Naraina Industrial Area nearby.
Inderpuri: an MCD colony of houses and builder floors near Naraina.
Sadar Bazaar and other civil areas of Delhi Cantt: civilian homes and shops inside the cantonment; check the ownership type carefully.
Rajouri Garden and Mayapuri: larger residential and commercial areas a few stops towards Naraina Vihar; see our Rajouri Garden metro station guide.

The ring line now gives direct rides to both west and south Delhi without changing at Rajiv Chowk or Kashmere Gate. Each property still has to be judged on its own papers and condition.

Before you rent or buy near Delhi Cantt

Check the civic body. Property inside the cantonment falls under the Delhi Cantonment Board, while Naraina and Inderpuri fall under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Ask for the right property tax receipt.
Check the land type. In a cantonment, some land is held on old grant or lease terms, and transfers can need the board’s approval. Ask for the title chain and any approvals before you pay.
Check the circle rate. Stamp duty in Delhi is charged on the deal value or the circle rate, whichever is higher.
Put the deal in writing. Sign a registered rent agreement with the rent, deposit and lock-in clearly listed.

Read our guides to the circle rate in Delhi, stamp duty in Delhi, MCD property tax, the Delhi Metro map, the rent agreement format and checking property documents before buying. Flying out? See our Shivaji Stadium metro station guide for the Airport Line.

Frequently asked questions

Which line is Delhi Cantt metro station on?

It is on the Pink Line of the Delhi Metro. Since 8 March 2026, the Pink Line runs as a full ring around the city.

Is Delhi Cantt metro station near Delhi Cantt railway station?

Not within walking distance. The railway station is about 4 km away by road, as reported. Take a cab or auto between them.

Which gate of Delhi Cantt metro is for the Base Hospital?

Gate 1 is listed for the Army College of Medical Sciences and Base Hospital side. Gate 2 is for Brar Square, the Air Force Station and Naraina.

How do I go from Delhi Cantt metro to the airport?

Ride one stop to Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus, walk the travelator bridge to Dhaula Kuan, and take the Airport Express Line to IGI Airport.

Is there parking at Delhi Cantt metro station?

No metro parking is listed for this station.

What changed on the Pink Line in 2026?

The Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur section opened on 8 March 2026, completing a ring of about 71.5 km. Trains now run in both directions around the loop.

What time does the metro start at Delhi Cantt?

Public guides list first trains between about 6:30 and 7:20 AM and last trains close to midnight. Times may have changed with the ring service, so check the DMRC app.

Gates, timings, fares and services are set by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and can change; access to some cantonment roads is controlled by the defence authorities. Check the DMRC website or app before you travel, and check the latest circle rate, property tax record, land type and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (delhimetrorail.com); DMRC fare revision of 25 August 2025; All India Radio News and news reports on the Pink Line ring opening (March 2026); news reports on the Dhaula Kuan–South Campus foot overbridge (February 2019); public station guides listing gate signage and train times.

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