📍 Quick Answer:
Delhi Gate se Chandni Chowk tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 14 minutes lagte hain,
5 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 5.6 km in approximately 14 minutes. Commuters travel through 5 stations via the Violet Line, Yellow Line lines. A train change at 1 interchange station is needed.
दिल्ली गेट से चाँदनी चौक — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro is approximately 14 minutes, covering a distance of 5.6 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 18 minutes.
📍 Delhi Gate → Chandni Chowk Route Map
🗺️ Delhi Gate → Chandni Chowk — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk is calculated based on the distance of 5.6 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:
Kashmere Gate
— Alight from Violet Line
Platform 6
✓ · Board Yellow Line
Platform 1
✓ · 🚶 ~5 min walk
🚇 Metro Lines & Train Timings
💡 Travel Tips
- Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM) for a more comfortable commute.
- Recharge your Smart Card to get 10% discount on every trip.
- Stand to the right on escalators so others can walk past on the left.
- Keep your metro token or card ready before reaching the exit gates.
- 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: Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk takes about 14 minutes across 5 stations on Violet Line and Yellow Line, with 1 interchange, for a fare of ₹32.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Kashmere Gate
कश्मीरी गेट VIO
Platform 6
✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
🔄 Change Line: VIO → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
VIO
Platform 6✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards HUDA CITY CENTRE
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🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk is via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 5 stations via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
The Delhi Metro journey from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk takes approximately 14 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
The Delhi Metro fare from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk is ₹32 for a token and ₹29 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹23.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk is approximately 5.6 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Delhi Gate towards Chandni Chowk departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Delhi Gate towards Chandni Chowk is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Delhi Gate for the train going towards Chandni Chowk. Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards start (2). Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards end (1).
The Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
The best time to travel from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk 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 Delhi Gate as source and Chandni Chowk 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 Delhi Gate towards Chandni Chowk is at approximately 11:30 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 Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk 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 Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk 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 Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk route has at least one dedicated women-only coach at the front of the train, marked with a pink colour band.
Stations on the Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk route have lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair assistance. Contact the Station Master for dedicated support.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk 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.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.5 kg of CO₂ on the Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk journey (5.6 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk route. Token/QR fare is ₹32; Smart Card fare is ₹29. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk route has 1 interchange. The Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk 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 Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Delhi Gate to enter, then scan again at Chandni Chowk to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Delhi Gate and Chandni Chowk, 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 Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk, 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 — Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk
⏰ 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 14-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 Delhi Gate:
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 Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk (5.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.1g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.6g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.6g 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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