📍 Quick Answer:
Lal Quila se Chandni Chowk tak Delhi Metro mein
approximately 9 minutes lagte hain,
3 stations se guzarte hue.
Fare: ₹21 (Token) /
₹19 (Smart Card).
1 interchange hain is route par.
📍 Route Overview
Travelling from Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro takes approximately 9 minutes covering 2.5 km across 3 stations. The route involves 1 interchange — details are shown in the step-by-step guide below.
लाल किला से चाँदनी चौक — दिल्ली मेट्रो रूट, किराया और समय की पूरी जानकारी।
⏱ Distance & Travel Time
The total travel time from Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro is approximately 9 minutes, covering a distance of 2.5 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 13 minutes.
📍 Lal Quila → Chandni Chowk Route Map
🗺️ Lal Quila → Chandni Chowk — Delhi Metro Route Map
💰 Fare Details
The metro fare from Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk is calculated based on the distance of 2.5 km as per the DMRC fare chart (w.e.f. August 2025).
| Ticket Type | Fare | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Token / QR Code | ₹21 | Buy at counter, token machine, or DMRC app |
| Smart Card | ₹19 | 10% discount on token fare |
| Smart Card Off-Peak | ₹15 | 20% off (off-peak hours) |
| Holiday / Sunday | ₹21 | 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
- Trains run every 2–4 minutes during peak hours on major lines.
- DMRC prepaid auto counters inside stations offer fair, fixed-rate rides.
- Keep luggage to carry-on size — bags over 60 cm are chargeable.
- Lost property can be reported at the nearest station master office.
- 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: Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk takes about 9 minutes across 3 stations on Violet Line and Yellow Line, with 1 interchange, for a fare of ₹21.
🚇 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
📍 Nearby Routes from Lal Quila
🔍 Interactive Route Finder
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (25 questions)
The Delhi Metro route from Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk is via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. The journey covers 3 stations via the Violet Line and Yellow Line. Use the interactive route finder above to get step-by-step directions.
There are 3 stations between Lal Quila and Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro (including both the source and destination stations).
The Delhi Metro fare from Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk is ₹21 for a token and ₹19 with a Smart Card (10% discount). The off-peak Smart Card fare is ₹15.
Yes — you need to change trains at 1 interchange station. See the step-by-step route above.
The Delhi Metro route distance from Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk is approximately 2.5 km.
Using a Smart Card for the Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk journey saves ₹2 compared to a token. Smart Card: ₹19 vs Token: ₹21.
The first Delhi Metro train from Lal Quila towards Chandni Chowk departs at approximately 5:30 AM on the Violet Line.
No. The Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk route requires 1 interchange. Follow the colour-coded signboards.
The reverse journey from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila takes the same time (~9 min) and distance (2.5 km). The fare is also ₹21 (token) / ₹19 (Smart Card).
The Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk route. Oversized items may be restricted. All bags go through X-ray at entry.
Yes. Every Delhi Metro train on the Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk journey.
The off-peak Smart Card fare from Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk is ₹15. 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 ₹2 on the Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk route (₹19 vs ₹21 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 Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk. A Smart Card at ₹19 per trip is the most economical regular commuting option.
By taking Delhi Metro instead of a car, you save approximately 0.2 kg of CO₂ on the Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk journey (2.5 km). Metro emits ~89g CO₂/passenger-km vs ~210g for a private car.
Smart Card passengers save ₹2 (10%) on the Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk route. Token/QR fare is ₹21; Smart Card fare is ₹19. Recharge at any Delhi Metro station or via the DMRC app.
Yes. Buy a QR code ticket via the DMRC Momentum 2.0 app or WhatsApp chatbot for your Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk trip. Scan it at the AFC gate at Lal Quila to enter, then scan again at Chandni Chowk to exit — valid for one journey, usually within 130 minutes.
Yes. On every train between Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila 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 — Lal Quila 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 9-minute journey.
Sunday mornings are the least crowded.
💳 Smart Card Saves Money
Token fare: ₹21 ·
Smart Card: ₹19 (10% off)
Monthly savings: ₹836 for daily commuters.
Monthly savings: ₹836 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 Lal Quila:
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 Lal Quila to Chandni Chowk (2.5 km) saves significant carbon emissions compared to road transport.
0g
🚇 Metro CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.3g
🚗 Car CO₂
per journey
per journey
0.3g
✅ CO₂ Saved
vs Car
vs Car
₹2
💳 Smart Card
savings/trip
savings/trip
🌍 Metro vs Car: Taking the metro saves 0.3g 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 ₹2 (10% discount) on every trip.
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Routes to Chandni Chowk
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Kashmere Gate → Chandni Chowk metro routeकश्मीरी गेट → चाँदनी चौक metro finder
Inderlok → Chandni Chowk metro routeइंदरलोक → चाँदनी चौक metro finder
Netaji Subhash Place → Chandni Chowk metro routeनेताजी सुभाष प्लेस → चाँदनी चौक metro finder
Azadpur → Chandni Chowk metro routeआज़ादपुर → चाँदनी चौक metro finder
Lal Quila Metro Station (लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन) Chandni Chowk Metro Station (चाँदनी चौक मेट्रो स्टेशन)