📍 Quick Answer:
Chandni Chowk se Janpath tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 18 minutes lagte hain,
7 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Chandni Chowk to Janpath covers approximately 6.4 km with a travel time of around 18 minutes. The journey passes through 7 stations and requires 1 interchange.
This route uses the Yellow Line, Violet Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
चाँदनी चौक से जनपथ — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Chandni Chowk to Janpath by Delhi Metro is approximately 18 minutes, covering a distance of 6.4 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 22 minutes.
📍 Chandni Chowk → Janpath Route Map
🗺️ Chandni Chowk → Janpath — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Janpath is calculated based on the distance of 6.4 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹32 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹29 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹23 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹32 | 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:
Central Secretariat
— Alight from Yellow Line
Platform 1
✓ · Board Violet Line
Platform 4
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 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
In short: Chandni Chowk to Janpath takes about 18 minutes across 7 stations on Yellow Line and Violet Line, with 1 interchange, for a fare of ₹32.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Central Secretariat
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🔄 Change Line: YEL → VIO
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
📍 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 Janpath is via the Yellow Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 7 stations via the Yellow Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 7 stations between Chandni Chowk and Janpath by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Chandni Chowk to Janpath takes approximately 18 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Janpath is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
Using a Smart Card for the Chandni Chowk to Janpath journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Chandni Chowk towards Janpath departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
Check the platform board at Chandni Chowk for the train going towards Janpath. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Janpath to Chandni Chowk takes the same time (~18 min) and distance (6.4 km). The fare is also ₹32 (token) / ₹29 (Smart Card).
The Chandni Chowk to Janpath route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Chandni Chowk to Janpath 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 Janpath 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 Janpath 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 Janpath 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 Janpath 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 Janpath 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 Janpath journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Chandni Chowk to Janpath is ₹23. 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 ₹3 on the Chandni Chowk to Janpath route (₹29 vs ₹32 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Chandni Chowk to Janpath. A Smart Card at ₹29 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.6 kg of CO₂ on the Chandni Chowk to Janpath journey (6.4 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Chandni Chowk to Janpath route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Chandni Chowk to Janpath route has 1 interchange. The Chandni Chowk to Janpath 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 Janpath trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Chandni Chowk to enter, then scan again at Janpath to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Chandni Chowk and Janpath, 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 Janpath, 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 Janpath
⏰ 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 18-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹32 ·
Smart Card: ₹29 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1276 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1276 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 Janpath (6.4 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.8g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.7g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.7g 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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