How long does it take from Akshardham to Chandni Chowk by metro?

The journey from Akshardham to Chandni Chowk takes approximately 26 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 9.15 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Akshardham to Chandni Chowk?

The token fare from Akshardham to Chandni Chowk is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at Akshardham for Chandni Chowk?

At Akshardham, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Dwarka Sector 21. Look for the electronic board showing "Dwarka Sector 21".

What is the last train from Akshardham to Chandni Chowk?

The last train from Akshardham towards Dwarka Sector 21 departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chandni Chowk back towards Akshardham departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Akshardham to Chandni Chowk?

There are 9 stops between Akshardham and Chandni Chowk on the Blue Line. The stations are: Akshardham, Yamuna Bank, Indraprastha, Pragati Maidan, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Rajiv Chowk.

Akshardham To Chandni Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Akshardham

Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Dwarka Sector 21

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Yamuna Bank

blue-branch interchange

+2.86 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Indraprastha

+6.23 min

3.37 min · 1.58 km

Mandi House

violet interchange

+10.16 min

1.94 min · 0.79 km

Barakhamba Road

+12.22 min

2.06 min · 0.86 km

Rajiv Chowk

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.15 km

First train: 05:51Last train: 23:30

interchange Rajiv Chowk — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:38Doors open: right

New Delhi

airport interchange

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Chawri Bazar

+4.58 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

Arrive Platform 1·underground3 km

First train: 06:21Last train: 23:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

26 min

Total time

stops

9.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Akshardham	06:00	23:00	Towards Dwarka Sector 21
Chandni Chowk	06:21	23:30	Towards Akshardham

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

Use your Delhi Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.24 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.57 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~37 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹64

Auto

₹140

Cab

₹252

Estimates for 9.15 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Akshardham

elevated

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival station

Chandni Chowk

underground

Chandni Chowk Road, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, Delhi 110006

Weekdays: 06:19 – 23:37(Sundays from 06:49)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

Chandni Chowk Main Road (west end, near Fatehpuri Mosque)· Fatehpuri Mosque, Khari Baoli spice market♿

Chandni Chowk Main Road (east end, near Red Fort)· Red Fort main gate, Digambar Jain Temple♿

Fountain Chowk / Town Hall· Town Hall Delhi, Chandni Chowk Fountain♿

Dariba Kalan / Kinari Bazar· Dariba Kalan jewellers street, Kinari Bazaar♿

Gate 2 for Red Fort (5-min walk east). Gate 1 for spice market and Fatehpuri Mosque. Gate 4 for Paranthe Wali Gali — turn right out of gate, first lane on left.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water