📍 Quick Answer:
Lajpat Nagar se Chandni Chowk tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 25 minutes lagte hain,
10 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹32 (Token) /
₹29 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro takes approximately 25 minutes covering 11.1 km across 10 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
लाजपत नगर से चाँदनी चौक — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro is approximately 25 minutes, covering a distance of 11.1 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 29 minutes.
📍 Lajpat Nagar → Chandni Chowk Route Map
🗺️ Lajpat Nagar → Chandni Chowk — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk is calculated based on the distance of 11.1 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:
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
The Lajpat Nagar–Chandni Chowk journey covers 10 stations on Violet Line and Yellow Line in about 25 minutes (1 interchange), fare ₹32.
🚇 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 Lajpat Nagar
🔍 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 Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk is via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 10 stations via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 10 stations between Lajpat Nagar and Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro journey from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk takes approximately 25 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 Delhi Metro route distance from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk is approximately 11.1 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk journey saves ₹3 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹29 vs Token: ₹32.
The first Delhi Metro train from Lajpat Nagar towards Chandni Chowk departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
No. The Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
Check the platform board at Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk journey.
Yes. A Smart Card saves ₹3 on the Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk route (₹29 vs ₹32 token). Smart Cards also skip the token queue and offer off-peak discounts.
Delhi Metro does not currently offer route-specific monthly passes for Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk. 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 1 kg of CO₂ on the Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk journey (11.1 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹3 (10%) on the Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk route has 1 interchange. The Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Lajpat Nagar to enter, then scan again at Chandni Chowk to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Lajpat Nagar 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.
💡 Smart Travel Tips — Lajpat Nagar 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 25-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 Lajpat Nagar:
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 Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk (11.1 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0.2g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.3g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
1.1g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹3
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 1.1g 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 ₹3 (10% discount) on every trip.
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