📍 Quick Answer:
Chandni Chowk se Lal Quila tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 9 minutes lagte hain,
3 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila covers approximately 2.5 km with a travel time of around 9 minutes. The journey passes through 3 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 लाल किला — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila by Delhi Metro is approximately 9 minutes, covering a distance of 2.5 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 13 minutes.
📍 Chandni Chowk → Lal Quila Route Map
🗺️ Chandni Chowk → Lal Quila — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila is calculated based on the distance of 2.5 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹21 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹19 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹15 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹21 | 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:
Kashmere Gate
— Alight from Yellow Line
Platform 2
✓ · Board Violet Line
Platform 5
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Check the direction board carefully at interchange stations.
- Women-only coaches are at the front of every Delhi Metro train.
- Download the official DMRC app for real-time train tracking and recharge.
- Token machines accept ₹10, ₹20, ₹50 and ₹100 notes and coins.
- 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
Quick summary — Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila: ₹21 fare, ~9 minutes, 3 stations via Yellow Line and Violet Line, 1 interchange.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Kashmere Gate
कश्मीरी गेट YEL
Platform 2
✓ → Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🔄 Change Line: YEL → VIO
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 5✓ → Towards Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
📍 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 Lal Quila is via the Yellow Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 3 stations via the Yellow Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 3 stations between Chandni Chowk and Lal Quila by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila takes approximately 9 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila is ₹21 for a token and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
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 Lal Quila is approximately 2.5 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.
The first Delhi Metro train from Chandni Chowk towards Lal Quila departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Chandni Chowk towards Lal Quila is at approximately 11:45 PM on the Yellow Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Chandni Chowk for the train going towards Lal Quila. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk takes the same time (~9 min) and distance (2.5 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Chandni Chowk as source and Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila is at approximately 11:45 PM. For late-night travel, use pre-booked cabs or Delhi Night Bus.
Delhi Metro allows luggage up to 25 kg or 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm free of charge on the Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Delhi Metro is one of the safest transit systems in India. The Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila is ₹15. Off-peak hours are before 8:00 AM and after 8:00 PM on weekdays, and all day on Sundays and public holidays.
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 Lal Quila. A Smart Card at ₹19 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.2 kg of CO₂ on the Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila journey (2.5 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹2 (10%) on the Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila route. Token/QR fare is ₹21; Smart Card fare is ₹19. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila route has 1 interchange. The Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Chandni Chowk to enter, then scan again at Lal Quila to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Travelling from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila, 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 Lal Quila
⏰ 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 9-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹21 ·
Smart Card: ₹19 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹836 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹836 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 Lal Quila (2.5 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.3g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.3g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.3g 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 ₹2 (10% discount) on every trip.
🔗 Related Metro Routes
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Routes to Lal Quila
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Kashmere Gate → Lal Quila metro routeकश्मीरी गेट → लाल किला metro finder
Inderlok → Lal Quila metro routeइंदरलोक → लाल किला metro finder
Netaji Subhash Place → Lal Quila metro routeनेताजी सुभाष प्लेस → लाल किला metro finder
Azadpur → Lal Quila metro routeआज़ादपुर → लाल किला metro finder
Chandni Chowk Metro Station (चाँदनी चौक मेट्रो स्टेशन) Lal Quila Metro Station (लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन)