📍 Quick Answer:
Chirag Delhi se Nehru Place tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 15 minutes lagte hain,
5 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 5.2 km in approximately 15 minutes. Commuters travel through 5 stations via the Magenta Line, Violet Line lines. A train change at 1 interchange station is needed.
चिराग दिल्ली से नेहरू प्लेस — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place by Delhi Metro is approximately 15 minutes, covering a distance of 5.2 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 19 minutes.
📍 Chirag Delhi → Nehru Place Route Map
🗺️ Chirag Delhi → Nehru Place — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place is calculated based on the distance of 5.2 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:
Kalkaji Mandir
— Alight from Magenta Line
Platform 3
✓ · Board Violet Line
Platform 2
✓ · 🚶 ~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
In short: Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place takes about 15 minutes across 5 stations on Magenta 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
Kalkaji Mandir
कालकाजी मंदिर MAG
Platform 3
✓ → Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🔄 Change Line: MAG → VIO
🚉 Get Down Here
MAG
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards BOTANICAL GARDEN
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
VIO
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
📍 Nearby Routes from Chirag Delhi
🔍 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 Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place is via the Magenta Line and Violet Line. The journey covers 5 stations via the Magenta Line and Violet Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 5 stations between Chirag Delhi and Nehru Place by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
Using a Smart Card for the Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Chirag Delhi towards Nehru Place departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Magenta Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Chirag Delhi towards Nehru Place is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Magenta Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Chirag Delhi for the train going towards Nehru Place. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The reverse journey from Nehru Place to Chirag Delhi takes the same time (~15 min) and distance (5.2 km). The fare is also ₹32 (token) / ₹29 (Smart Card).
The Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place 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 Chirag Delhi as source and Nehru Place 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 Chirag Delhi towards Nehru Place is at approximately 11:30 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 Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place 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 Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place 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 Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place 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 Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place route (₹29 vs ₹32 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 Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place. 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 0.5 kg of CO₂ on the Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place journey (5.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place route has 1 interchange. The Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place 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 Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Chirag Delhi to enter, then scan again at Nehru Place to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Chirag Delhi and Nehru Place, 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 Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place, 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 — Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place
⏰ 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 15-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 Chirag Delhi:
11:30 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 Chirag Delhi to Nehru Place (5.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.6g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.5g 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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