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

The journey from Chandni Chowk to Civil Lines takes approximately 5 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 2.21 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Civil Lines?

The token fare from Chandni Chowk to Civil Lines is ₹20. With a smart card the fare is ₹18 (save ₹2). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹16.

Which platform at Chandni Chowk for Civil Lines?

At Chandni Chowk, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Chandni Chowk to Civil Lines?

The last train from Chandni Chowk towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:30 on weekdays. The last train from Civil Lines back towards Chandni Chowk departs at 23:20.

How many stops from Chandni Chowk to Civil Lines?

There are 2 stops between Chandni Chowk and Civil Lines on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Chandni Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Civil Lines.

Chandni Chowk To Civil Lines

ShortestShortest Route

Chandni Chowk

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:21Last train: 23:30Doors open: right

Kashmere Gate

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+2.45 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Civil Lines

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.21 km

First train: 06:14Last train: 23:20

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

5 min

Total time

stops

2.21 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Chandni Chowk	06:21	23:30	Towards Samaypur Badli
Civil Lines	06:14	23:20	Towards Chandni Chowk

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

₹20

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹18

Save ₹2 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹16

Save ₹4 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.30 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.14 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~9 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹24

Auto

₹56

Cab

₹98

Estimates for 2.21 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure 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

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Arrival station

Civil Lines

underground

Weekdays: 06:14 – 23:27(Sundays from 06:44)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Rajpur Road· Civil Lines residences, Delhi High Court (back entrance)♿

Alipur Road / Under Bridge Road· Kamla Nagar direction, Old Secretariat direction♿

Ludlow Castle School Road· Ludlow Castle

Delhi Police HQ area· Delhi Police Headquarters

Standard Yellow Line station. Both platforms visible from the concourse level — check the electronic destination board.

Facilities

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