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How To Reach Jama Masjid Delhi

How to Reach Jama Masjid, Delhi, India

Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, is located in the heart of Old Delhi. Below are the ways to reach Jama Masjid by train, flight, and road, including the nearest airport and railway stations.

By Flight

  • The nearest airport to Jama Masjid is the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
  • From the airport, visitors can take a taxi, an airport shuttle bus, or the Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line to New Delhi Metro Station and switch to Yellow Line heading towards Samaypur Badli, disembark at Chandni Chowk and take a short walk or cycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid.

By Train

  • The nearest railway station is the Old Delhi Railway Station (Delhi Junction, code: DLI).
  • Outside the station, one can find taxis, auto-rickshaws, and cycle rickshaws to reach Jama Masjid, which is located approximately 1.5 kms from the station.

By Road

  • Jama Masjid is easily accessible by road from various parts of Delhi.
  • Visitors can use local buses, taxis, auto-rickshaws, or even book app-based cabs like Ola or Uber to reach the destination.

How to Reach Jama Masjid from India's Top 10 Cities

For the purpose of this guide, we're considering the following as India's top 10 cities: Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, and Lucknow.

City By Air (Nearest Airport) By Train (Nearest Railway Station) By Road (Suggested Route)
Mumbai Direct flights available to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Direct trains to New Delhi. From New Delhi train station, visitors can take a local train to Old Delhi Railway Station or Metro. ~1415 kms. Mumbai - Vadodara - Udaipur - Ajmer - Jaipur - Delhi. A stopover in Jaipur is suggested.
Bangalore Direct flights available to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Direct trains to New Delhi Railway Station. From there, one can reach Old Delhi Railway Station via local transport. ~2145 kms. Bangalore - Anantapur - Hyderabad - Nagpur - Jhansi - Agra - Delhi. A stopover in Hyderabad or Nagpur is suggested.
Kolkata Direct flights available to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Direct trains to New Delhi or Old Delhi Railway Stations. ~1535 kms. Kolkata - Dhanbad - Varanasi - Allahabad - Kanpur - Delhi. A stopover in Varanasi or Allahabad is recommended.
Chennai Direct flights available to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Direct trains to New Delhi Railway Station. From there, visitors can easily reach Old Delhi Railway Station. ~2180 kms. Chennai - Nellore - Vijayawada - Nagpur - Bhopal - Agra - Delhi. A stopover in Nagpur or Bhopal is advisable.
Hyderabad Direct flights to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Direct trains to New Delhi Railway Station. Then local transport can be taken to reach Old Delhi Railway Station. ~1580 kms. Hyderabad - Nagpur - Bhopal - Jhansi - Agra - Delhi. Consider a stopover in Nagpur or Bhopal.
Pune Direct flights to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Direct trains to New Delhi Railway Station. Use local transport to reach Old Delhi Railway Station. ~1445 kms. Pune - Surat - Vadodara - Udaipur - Ajmer - Jaipur - Delhi. Jaipur is a good spot for a stopover.
Ahmedabad Direct flights to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Direct trains to New Delhi or Old Delhi Railway Station. ~919 kms. Ahmedabad - Udaipur - Ajmer - Jaipur - Delhi. Stopover in Udaipur or Jaipur.
Surat Connecting flights to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Connecting trains to New Delhi Railway Station. Use local transport to reach Old Delhi Railway Station or take Metro. ~1150 kms. Surat - Vadodara - Udaipur - Ajmer - Jaipur - Delhi. Jaipur is a commendable halt for rest.
Jaipur Direct flights to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Direct trains to New Delhi or Old Delhi. ~270 kms. A straight road connects Jaipur to Delhi via NH48 without a need for a stopover.
Lucknow Direct flights to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Direct trains to New Delhi or Old Delhi Railway Station. ~554 kms. Lucknow - Kanpur - Agra - Delhi via Agra-Lucknow Expressway and Yamuna Expressway. No stopover is generally necessary but Agra can be a good halt.

Keep in mind that flight and train schedules may change and it's advisable to book in advance, especially during peak travel seasons. Road travel times can vary based on traffic conditions, roadwork, and weather.

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