📍 Quick Answer:
Chandni Chowk se Tughlakabad tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 48 minutes lagte hain,
20 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹54 (Token) /
₹49 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad by Delhi Metro takes approximately 48 minutes covering 26.6 km across 20 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
चाँदनी चौक से तुगलकाबाद — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad by Delhi Metro is approximately 48 minutes, covering a distance of 26.6 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 52 minutes.
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad is calculated based on the distance of 26.6 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹54 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹49 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹39 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹54 | 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 |
📍 Chandni Chowk → Tughlakabad Route Map
🗺️ Chandni Chowk → Tughlakabad — Delhi Metro Route Map
🔄 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 3
✓ · 🚶 ~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 Tughlakabad takes about 48 minutes across 20 stations on Yellow Line and Violet Line, with 1 interchange, for a fare of ₹54.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
📍 Nearby Routes from Chandni Chowk
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Central Secretariat
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट YEL
Platform 1
✓ → Towards MILLENNIUM CITY CENTRE GURUGRAM
🔄 Change Line: YEL → VIO
🚉 Get Down Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards MILLENNIUM CITY CENTRE GURUGRAM
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards RAJA NAHAR SINGH
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
Get step-by-step directions, platform numbers, fares, and interchange details using the full interactive finder.
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🚇 Apna Route Dhundo
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad is via the Yellow Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 20 stations via the Yellow Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 20 stations between Chandni Chowk and Tughlakabad by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad takes approximately 48 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad is ₹54 for a token and ₹49 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹39.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The first Delhi Metro train from Chandni Chowk towards Tughlakabad departs at approximately 5:15 AM on the Yellow Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Chandni Chowk towards Tughlakabad is at approximately 11:45 PM on the Yellow Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
The reverse journey from Tughlakabad to Chandni Chowk takes the same time (~48 min) and distance (26.6 km). The fare is also ₹54 (token) / ₹49 (Smart Card).
The Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad 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 Tughlakabad 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 Tughlakabad 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 Tughlakabad 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 Tughlakabad 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 Tughlakabad 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 Tughlakabad 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 Tughlakabad 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 Tughlakabad journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad is ₹39. 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 ₹5 on the Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad route (₹49 vs ₹54 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 Tughlakabad. A Smart Card at ₹49 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 2.4 kg of CO₂ on the Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad journey (26.6 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹5 (10%) on the Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad route. Token/QR fare is ₹54; Smart Card fare is ₹49. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad route has 1 interchange. The Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Chandni Chowk to Tughlakabad
⏰ 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 48-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹54 ·
Smart Card: ₹49 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹2156 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹2156 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 Tughlakabad (26.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.5g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
3.2g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
2.7g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹5
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 2.7g 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 ₹5 (10% discount) on every trip.
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