Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) Mumbai

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)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST)
History
Built in 1887, originally named Victoria Terminus
Frequently Asked Questions
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
Busiest railway station in India
Featured in Slumdog Millionaire
Best photographed during golden hour
Avoid peak hours for better photos
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