📍 Quick Answer:
Kailash Colony se Chandni Chowk tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 29 minutes lagte hain,
12 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹43 (Token) /
₹39 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
The Delhi Metro route from Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk covers approximately 14.2 km with a travel time of around 29 minutes. The journey passes through 12 stations and requires 1 interchange.
This route uses the Violet Line, Yellow Line lines of the Delhi Metro network, connecting these two stations efficiently across Delhi NCR.
कैलाश कॉलोनी से चाँदनी चौक — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro is approximately 29 minutes, covering a distance of 14.2 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 33 minutes.
📍 Kailash Colony → Chandni Chowk Route Map
🗺️ Kailash Colony → Chandni Chowk — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk is calculated based on the distance of 14.2 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:
Central Secretariat
— Alight from Violet Line
Platform 4
✓ · Board Yellow Line
Platform 2
✓ · 🚶 ~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
Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk at a glance: 1 interchange, 12 stations on Violet Line and Yellow Line, roughly 29 minutes, ₹43 fare.
🚇 Related Metro Lines
🗺️ Step-by-Step Station List
Click (+) on any station for details
Central Secretariat
सेंट्रल सेक्रेटेरिएट VIO
Platform 4
✓ → Towards KASHMERE GATE
🔄 Change Line: VIO → YEL
🚉 Get Down Here
VIO
Platform 4✓ → Towards Towards KASHMERE GATE
🚶 Walk ~5 min to next platform
🚆 Board Here
YEL
Platform 2✓ → Towards Towards SAMAYPUR BADLI
📍 Nearby Routes from Kailash Colony
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk is via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 12 stations via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 12 stations between Kailash Colony and Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk takes approximately 29 minutes. This estimate does not include waiting time at interchange stations.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The first Delhi Metro train from Kailash Colony towards Chandni Chowk departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
The last Delhi Metro train from Kailash Colony towards Chandni Chowk is at approximately 11:30 PM on the Violet Line. Plan your journey accordingly.
No. The Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony takes the same time (~29 min) and distance (14.2 km). The fare is also ₹43 (token) / ₹39 (Smart Card).
The Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk route has 1 interchange. See the step-by-step section above for which stations to change at.
Use the Delhi Metro Route Finder on this page: enter Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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.
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 Kailash Colony 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 1.3 kg of CO₂ on the Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk journey (14.2 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹4 (10%) on the Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk route has 1 interchange. The Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Kailash Colony to enter, then scan again at Chandni Chowk to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Kailash Colony 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 Kailash Colony 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 — Kailash Colony 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 29-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 Kailash Colony:
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 Kailash Colony to Chandni Chowk (14.2 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.7g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.5g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹4
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.5g 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 ₹4 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Netaji Subhash Place → Chandni Chowk metro routeनेताजी सुभाष प्लेस → चाँदनी चौक metro finder
Azadpur → Chandni Chowk metro routeआज़ादपुर → चाँदनी चौक metro finder
Kailash Colony Metro Station (कैलाश कॉलोनी मेट्रो स्टेशन) Chandni Chowk Metro Station (चाँदनी चौक मेट्रो स्टेशन)