📍 Quick Answer:
Chandni Chowk se Chirag Delhi tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 35 minutes lagte hain,
15 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi covers approximately 14 km with a travel time of around 35 minutes. The journey passes through 15 stations and requires 1 interchange.
This route uses the Yellow Line, Magenta Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
चाँदनी चौक से चिराग दिल्ली — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi by Delhi Metro is approximately 35 minutes, covering a distance of 14 km.
This route requires 1 interchange. Please allow an additional 3–5 minutes per interchange for platform change and waiting time. Total estimated journey time including interchange: approximately 39 minutes.
📍 Chandni Chowk → Chirag Delhi Route Map
🗺️ Chandni Chowk → Chirag Delhi — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi is calculated based on the distance of 14 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹43 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹39 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹31 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹43 | Same as token fare |
| Tourist Card (1 Day) | ₹200 | Unlimited rides — valid from first trip |
| Tourist Card (3 Days) | ₹500 | Unlimited rides for 3 consecutive days |
| Children (under 3 yrs) | Free | Must be accompanied by adult |
| ⚠️ Ticketless Penalty | ₹250 | Always carry a valid ticket |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Smart Card balance can be checked at any yellow card reader inside the station.
- Eating and drinking inside metro premises is strictly prohibited.
- Disabled-friendly lifts and ramps are available at all interchange stations.
- Use the last coach to exit near the escalator at most stations.
- At interchange stations, follow colour-coded signboards to find your next platform quickly.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking, recharge, and travel updates.
📋 Journey Summary
The Chandni Chowk–Chirag Delhi journey covers 15 stations on Yellow Line and Magenta Line in about 35 minutes (1 interchange), fare ₹43.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Seva Teerth (earlier Udyog Bhawan)
सेवा तीर्थ (पूर्व उद्योग भवन) YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
Hauz Khas
हौज़ खास YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🔄 Change Line: YEL → MAG
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
📍 Nearby Routes from Chandni Chowk
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi is via the Yellow Line and Magenta Line. The journey covers 15 stations via the Yellow Line and Magenta Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
The Delhi Metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi is approximately 14 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The last Delhi Metro train from Chandni Chowk towards Chirag Delhi is at approximately 11:45 PM on the Yellow Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Chandni Chowk for the train going towards Chirag Delhi. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Chirag Delhi to Chandni Chowk takes the same time (~35 min) and distance (14 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi is before 8:00 AM or after 8:30 PM on weekdays to avoid peak-hour crowds. Off-peak also gives a Smart Card discount.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Chandni Chowk as source and Chirag Delhi as destination for the optimal route, station count, travel time, fare, and interchange details.
No. Delhi Metro does not run at midnight. The last train from Chandni Chowk towards Chirag Delhi is at approximately 11:45 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi route is covered by CISF security, CCTV at all stations, and dedicated women-only coaches on every train.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The official DMRC app "Delhi Metro Rail" (Android and iOS) shows real-time schedules, platform numbers, and route maps for the Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi is ₹31. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹4 on the Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi route (₹39 vs ₹43 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Bicycles are permitted on select routes during off-peak hours (before 8 AM and after 8 PM on weekdays, all day weekends) at no extra charge, subject to space availability.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.2 kg of CO₂ on the Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi journey (14 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
The Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi route has 1 interchange. The Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Chandni Chowk to enter, then scan again at Chirag Delhi to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Chandni Chowk and Chirag Delhi, the first coach in the direction of travel is reserved for women, marked with pink signage. Men may travel in it only while accompanying a woman, child, or senior/differently-abled passenger.
Travelling from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi, let passengers exit before boarding, queue on the marked platform lines, stand right on escalators, avoid loud calls or music, and offer priority seats to those who need them — especially useful advice if you're changing lines en route.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi
⏰ Best Time to Travel
Avoid 8–10 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM peak hours.
Travel before 8 AM or after 9 PM for a comfortable 35-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹43 ·
Smart Card: ₹39 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
🚇 Platform Tips
Board from the front coaches at interchange stations — closest to exits.
Off-peak Smart Card gives extra 20% discount before 8 AM and after 8 PM.
🌙 Last Train Alert
Last metro from Chandni Chowk:
11:45 PM
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
Miss it? Book Ola/Uber from station exit or use DMRC helpline 155370.
🌱 Environmental Impact — Why Take the Metro?
Taking the Delhi Metro from Chandni Chowk to Chirag Delhi (14 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.5g CO₂ on this journey.
Delhi Metro's electric fleet runs on ~30% renewable energy, making it one of India's greenest transit systems.
· 💳 Use a Smart Card to save an additional ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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