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

The journey from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila takes approximately 11 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 2.85 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila 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 Lal Quila?

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 Lal Quila?

The last train from Chandni Chowk towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:30 on weekdays. The last train from Lal Quila back towards Chandni Chowk departs at 23:25.

How many stops from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila?

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

Chandni Chowk To Lal Quila

ShortestShortest Route

Chandni Chowk

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

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

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.07 km

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:25

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 1 · Violet Line ·Platform 5 Towards Raja Nahar Singh

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Violet LineTowards Raja Nahar Singh

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:15Doors open: right

Lal Quila

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.78 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

11 min

Total time

stops

2.85 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Chandni Chowk	06:21	23:30	Towards Samaypur Badli
Lal Quila	06:00	23:00	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

0.38 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.18 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~11 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹28

Auto

₹64

Cab

₹112

Estimates for 2.85 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

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water

Arrival station

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water