📍 Quick Answer:
Dhaula Kuan se Chandni Chowk tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 22 minutes lagte hain,
5 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹54 (Token) /
₹49 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk metro route is one of Delhi Metro's efficient connections, spanning 10.3 km in approximately 22 minutes. Commuters travel through 5 stations via the Orange Line, Yellow Line lines. A train change at 1 interchange station is needed.
ढौला कुआं से चाँदनी चौक — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro is approximately 22 minutes, covering a distance of 10.3 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 26 minutes.
📍 Dhaula Kuan → Chandni Chowk Route Map
🗺️ Dhaula Kuan → Chandni Chowk — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk is calculated based on the distance of 10.3 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 |
🔄 Interchange Stations
You will need to change metro lines at the following interchange station on this journey:
🚇 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
Quick summary — Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk: ₹54 fare, ~22 minutes, 5 stations via Orange Line and Yellow Line, 1 interchange.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
New Delhi
नई दिल्ली ORG
Platform 1
✓ → Towards NEW DELHI
🔄 Change Line: ORG → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
ORG
Platform 1✓ → Towards Towards NEW DELHI
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
📍 Nearby Routes from Dhaula Kuan
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk is via the Orange Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 5 stations via the Orange Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 5 stations between Dhaula Kuan and Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro fare from Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk is ₹54 for a token and ₹49 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹39.
Using a Smart Card for the Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk journey saves ₹5 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹49 vs Token: ₹54.
The first Delhi Metro train from Dhaula Kuan towards Chandni Chowk departs at approximately 4:45 AM on the Orange Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Dhaula Kuan towards Chandni Chowk is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Orange Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Dhaula Kuan 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 reverse journey from Chandni Chowk to Dhaula Kuan takes the same time (~22 min) and distance (10.3 km). The fare is also ₹54 (token) / ₹49 (Smart Card).
The best time to travel from Dhaula Kuan 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 Dhaula Kuan 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 Dhaula Kuan towards Chandni Chowk 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 Dhaula Kuan 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 Dhaula Kuan 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 Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk 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 Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk 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 Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk 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 Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk. A Smart Card at ₹49 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
Smart Card passengers save ₹5 (10%) on the Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk route. Token/QR fare is ₹54; Smart Card fare is ₹49. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk route has 1 interchange. The Dhaula Kuan 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 Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Dhaula Kuan to enter, then scan again at Chandni Chowk to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Dhaula Kuan 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 Dhaula Kuan 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 — Dhaula Kuan 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 22-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 Dhaula Kuan:
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 Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk (10.3 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.2g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹5
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1g 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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