ITO Metro Station Delhi: Directions, Gates, Lines, Timings, Facilities
ITO Metro Station Delhi is an important station on the Violet Line of Delhi Metro. It serves the busy ITO area, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Income Tax Office, Delhi Police Headquarters, UGC, Gandhi Peace Foundation, Mata Sundari College, Delhi Gate side and many government/media office areas of central Delhi. The station is useful for office workers, students, government-office visitors, media professionals and passengers travelling towards Kashmere Gate, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Lajpat Nagar, Kalkaji Mandir, Badarpur, Faridabad and Raja Nahar Singh / Ballabhgarh side.
The station is located at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, ITO, New Delhi. It is an underground station on the Violet Line, with an island platform layout. Public station information lists ITO Metro Station with station code ITO, two tracks, accessibility support and opening date of 8 June 2015.
Quick Overview of ITO Metro Station Delhi
| Details | Information |
| Station Name | ITO Metro Station |
| City | Delhi |
| Station Code | ITO |
| Location | Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, ITO, New Delhi |
| Metro Network | Delhi Metro |
| Line Available | Violet Line |
| Station Type | Underground station |
| Platform Type | Island platform |
| Nearby Stations | Delhi Gate and Mandi House |
| Platform 1 | Towards Raja Nahar Singh / Ballabhgarh |
| Platform 2 | Towards Kashmere Gate |
| Popular Nearby Places | Income Tax Office, Delhi Police HQ, UGC, Gandhi Peace Foundation, Mata Sundari College, Dolls Museum |
| Facilities | Ticketing, smart card/QR support, security, shops, accessibility support, station staff |
| General Metro Timings | Early morning to late night; check DMRC app/live boards for exact timing |
ITO Metro Station Delhi Lines
ITO Metro Station is served by the Violet Line of Delhi Metro. DMRC’s Violet Line runs between Kashmere Gate and Raja Nahar Singh / Ballabhgarh, covering major stations across Old Delhi, central Delhi, South Delhi and Faridabad.
From ITO, passengers can travel towards Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila and Kashmere Gate on one side. In the opposite direction, trains go towards Mandi House, Janpath, Central Secretariat, Khan Market, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Jangpura, Lajpat Nagar, Moolchand, Kailash Colony, Nehru Place, Kalkaji Mandir, Govindpuri, Okhla, Jasola Apollo, Sarita Vihar, Badarpur Border, Faridabad and Raja Nahar Singh. Public station information places ITO between Delhi Gate and Mandi House on the Violet Line.
For Blue Line connectivity, passengers can change at Mandi House. For Yellow Line connectivity, Central Secretariat is useful. For Red Line connectivity, Kashmere Gate is useful. This makes ITO a good station for office passengers who need quick access to central Delhi and nearby interchange points.
How to Reach ITO Metro Station Delhi
From Kashmere Gate, take the Violet Line towards Raja Nahar Singh / Ballabhgarh and get down at ITO. The train passes through Lal Quila, Jama Masjid and Delhi Gate before reaching ITO.
From Mandi House, take the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate. ITO is the next nearby station after Mandi House. A route guide also shows Mandi House as the next station from ITO towards Raja Nahar Singh / Ballabhgarh side.
From Rajiv Chowk, take the Blue Line towards Noida / Vaishali side and change at Mandi House. From Mandi House, take the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate and get down at ITO. A route guide lists Rajiv Chowk to ITO as a route with change at Mandi House.
From New Delhi Railway Station, take the Yellow Line towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram and change at Central Secretariat. From Central Secretariat, take the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate and get down at ITO. A route guide lists ITO to New Delhi through Central Secretariat and Rajiv Chowk side.
From Faridabad or Ballabhgarh side, take the Violet Line towards Kashmere Gate and get down at ITO. This is a direct metro route from stations like Raja Nahar Singh, Escorts Mujesar, Bata Chowk, Old Faridabad, Badarpur Border, Sarita Vihar, Kalkaji Mandir and Lajpat Nagar side.
ITO Metro Station Delhi Gates
ITO Metro Station has six main entry and exit gates. These gates connect passengers to educational institutions, government offices, media offices, Delhi Police Headquarters, Income Tax Office, Vikas Bhawan, Dolls Museum and Daryaganj side.
| Gate Number | Nearby Place / Exit Point |
| Gate 1 | Andhra Education Society School, Gandhi Peace Foundation, Delhi Gate side |
| Gate 2 | Mata Sundari College, towards Daryaganj |
| Gate 3 | India Post AGCR SO, UGC, CAG, Bureau of Indian Standards, Delhi Gate side |
| Gate 4 | Shankar’s International Dolls Museum, Passport Office / Herald House, Milap Bhawan, LIC, LNJP Hospital, INSA |
| Gate 5 | School of Planning and Architecture, PWD Headquarters, Delhi Police Headquarters, Institution of Town Planners |
| Gate 6 | Income Tax Office, Indian Medical Association, Vikas Bhawan, Institution of Engineers |
For Income Tax Office, Gate 6 is useful. For Delhi Police Headquarters and PWD Headquarters, Gate 5 is better. For Mata Sundari College, Gate 2 is suitable. For Gandhi Peace Foundation and Andhra Education Society School, Gate 1 is useful. For Dolls Museum and Herald House, Gate 4 is a good exit.
Passengers should check the station signboards before exiting because ITO is a busy office and traffic area. Choosing the correct gate can save walking time, especially during office hours.
ITO Metro Station Delhi Timings
ITO Metro Station generally operates from early morning to late night. One route guide lists ITO to Kashmere Gate with first train around 6:11 AM and last train around 11:08 PM for that selected route.
Another route guide lists ITO to New Delhi with first train around 6:11 AM and last train around 12:00 AM for that selected journey. Timings can vary by direction, weekday, Sunday, public holiday and DMRC operational updates, so passengers should use the DMRC app, journey planner or live station display boards before travelling very early or late at night.
Facilities at ITO Metro Station Delhi
ITO Metro Station has regular Delhi Metro passenger facilities such as ticket counters, smart card recharge support, QR ticket access, automatic fare gates, security checking, station staff, route maps, public announcements and platform signboards.
The station has a concourse level with fare control, station agent area, ticket/token support and shops. Public station information lists ITO as an accessible underground station with an island platform.
Because ITO is close to many government buildings, media offices and educational institutions, the station can become busy during office opening and closing hours. Passengers should keep a little extra time for entry, exit and road-side movement.
Nearby Places from ITO Metro Station Delhi
ITO Metro Station is useful for office work, college visits, government-office work and central Delhi travel.
Some important nearby places include:
- Income Tax Office
- Delhi Police Headquarters
- PWD Headquarters
- University Grants Commission
- Gandhi Peace Foundation
- Mata Sundari College
- Andhra Education Society School
- Shankar’s International Dolls Museum
- Herald House
- Pearey Lal Bhawan
- Indian National Science Academy
- CAG Office
- Bureau of Indian Standards
- Vikas Bhawan
- School of Planning and Architecture
- Delhi Gate side
- Daryaganj side
- Feroz Shah Kotla Fort side
- Tilak Bridge Railway Station side
Public station information also notes that Tilak Bridge railway station is situated nearby, and that several DTC bus routes serve the ITO area from nearby bus stops.
FAQs — ITO Metro Station Delhi
Q: Which metro line is available at ITO Metro Station?
A: ITO Metro Station is on the Violet Line of Delhi Metro.
Q: Which are the nearby metro stations to ITO?
A: The nearby metro stations are Delhi Gate and Mandi House.
Q: Which gate is best for Income Tax Office?
A: Gate 6 is useful for Income Tax Office, Indian Medical Association, Vikas Bhawan and Institution of Engineers side.
Q: Is ITO Metro Station underground?
A: Yes. ITO Metro Station is an underground station with an island platform layout.
