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

The journey from Chandni Chowk to Qutab Minar takes approximately 40 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 17.73 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Qutab Minar?

The token fare from Chandni Chowk to Qutab Minar is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Chandni Chowk for Qutab Minar?

At Chandni Chowk, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs Southbound → Millennium City Centre. Look for the electronic board showing "Millennium City Centre".

What is the last train from Chandni Chowk to Qutab Minar?

The last train from Chandni Chowk towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:37 on weekdays. The last train from Qutab Minar back towards Chandni Chowk departs at 23:32.

How many stops from Chandni Chowk to Qutab Minar?

There are 15 stops between Chandni Chowk and Qutab Minar on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Lok Kalyan Marg, Jor Bagh, INA, AIIMS, Green Park, Hauz Khas, Malviya Nagar, Saket, Qutab Minar.

Chandni Chowk To Qutab Minar

ShortestShortest Route

Chandni Chowk

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:19Last train: 23:37Doors open: right

Chawri Bazar

+2.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+4.38 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Malviya Nagar

+33.91 min

3.54 min · 1.67 km

Saket

+36.21 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Qutab Minar

Arrive Platform 2·elevated17.73 km

First train: 06:13Last train: 23:32

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

17.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Chandni Chowk	06:19	23:37	Towards Millennium City Centre
Qutab Minar	06:13	23:32	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

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

2.39 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.10 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~71 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹116

Auto

₹242

Cab

₹440

Estimates for 17.73 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

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water