📍 Quick Answer:
Janakpuri East se Chandni Chowk tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 42 minutes lagte hain,
18 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro takes approximately 42 minutes covering 16.6 km across 18 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
जनकपुरी ईस्ट से चाँदनी चौक — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro is approximately 42 minutes, covering a distance of 16.6 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 46 minutes.
📍 Janakpuri East → Chandni Chowk Route Map
🗺️ Janakpuri East → Chandni Chowk — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk is calculated based on the distance of 16.6 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹43 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹39 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹31 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹43 | 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
Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk at a glance: 1 interchange, 18 stations on Blue Line and Yellow Line, roughly 42 minutes, ₹43 fare.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Rajiv Chowk
राजीव चौक BLU
Platform 3
✓ → Towards NOIDA ELECTRONIC CITY
🔄 Change Line: BLU → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
BLU
Platform 3✓ → Towards Towards NOIDA ELECTRONIC CITY
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
📍 Nearby Routes from Janakpuri East
🔍 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 Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk is via the Blue Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 18 stations via the Blue Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 18 stations between Janakpuri East and Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro fare from Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk is ₹43 for a token and ₹39 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹31.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk is approximately 16.6 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk journey saves ₹4 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹39 vs Token: ₹43.
The first Delhi Metro train from Janakpuri East towards Chandni Chowk departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Blue Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Janakpuri East towards Chandni Chowk is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Blue Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
Check the platform board at Janakpuri East for the train going towards Chandni Chowk. Platform Platform No. 1 heads towards Towards start (1). Platform Platform No. 2 heads towards Towards end (2).
The reverse journey from Chandni Chowk to Janakpuri East takes the same time (~42 min) and distance (16.6 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The Janakpuri East 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 Janakpuri East 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 Janakpuri East 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 Janakpuri East 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 Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Stations on the Janakpuri East 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 Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk is ₹31. 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 ₹4 on the Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk route (₹39 vs ₹43 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 Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk. A Smart Card at ₹39 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 1.5 kg of CO₂ on the Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk journey (16.6 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk route. Token/QR fare is ₹43; Smart Card fare is ₹39. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
The Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk route has 1 interchange. The Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Yes. On every train between Janakpuri East 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 Janakpuri East 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 — Janakpuri East 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 42-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹43 ·
Smart Card: ₹39 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹1716 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹1716 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 Janakpuri East:
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 Janakpuri East to Chandni Chowk (16.6 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.3g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
2g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.7g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.7g 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 ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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