Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) Mumbai

Historical
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)

About

UNESCO World Heritage railway station showcasing Victorian Gothic architecture. Designed by British architect Frederick William Stevens and completed in 1888, CST is a masterwork of Indo-Saracenic design featuring Italian marble floors, ornate stained glass windows, and intricate stone carvings depicting Indian flora and fauna. The station's grand dome, decorative gargoyles, and towering turrets create a striking skyline presence. Handling over three million commuters daily, it is the busiest railway station in India and a functioning piece of living heritage. CST has appeared as a landmark in numerous Bollywood films and gained international recognition after featuring in Slumdog Millionaire. A heritage walk through the station reveals layers of colonial craftsmanship at every turn.

Basic Information

Timings

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free (platform ticket ₹10)

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

Place Type

Historical

How to Reach

Direct access via local trains or metro to CST station

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0 m away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (31 m away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)

Girgaon
Line 3
0.7 km
Kalbadevi
Line 3
0.7 km
1.0 km
1.3 km
2.0 km
2.4 km
3.2 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)

Central Line
Harbour Line
31 m
Western Line
1.3 km
Western Line
1.3 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
1.3 km
Harbour Line
1.6 km
Western Line
2.1 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.6 km
Harbour Line
2.9 km

History

Built in 1887, originally named Victoria Terminus

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Entry Fee

Free (platform ticket ₹10)

Type

Historical

Best Time to Visit

Year-round

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

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Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Guided Tours
Interesting Facts

Busiest railway station in India

Featured in Slumdog Millionaire

Travel Tips

Best photographed during golden hour

Avoid peak hours for better photos