How long does it take from Chawri Bazar to Central Secretariat by metro?

The journey from Chawri Bazar to Central Secretariat takes approximately 9 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 4.1 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chawri Bazar to Central Secretariat?

The token fare from Chawri Bazar to Central Secretariat 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 Chawri Bazar for Central Secretariat?

At Chawri Bazar, 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 Chawri Bazar to Central Secretariat?

The last train from Chawri Bazar towards Millennium City Centre departs at 23:37 on weekdays. The last train from Central Secretariat back towards Chawri Bazar departs at 23:43.

How many stops from Chawri Bazar to Central Secretariat?

There are 4 stops between Chawri Bazar and Central Secretariat on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Chawri Bazar, New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat.

Chawri Bazar To Central Secretariat

ShortestShortest Route

Chawri Bazar

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

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

New Delhi

airport interchange

+2.01 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+4.58 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Patel Chowk

+7.33 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.1 km

First train: 06:30Last train: 23:43

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

9 min

Total time

stops

4.1 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Chawri Bazar	06:23	23:37	Towards Millennium City Centre
Central Secretariat	06:30	23:43	Towards Chawri Bazar

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

0.55 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.25 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~16 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹34

Auto

₹80

Cab

₹140

Estimates for 4.1 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Chawri Bazar

underground

Weekdays: 06:21 – 23:37(Sundays from 06:51)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Chawri Bazar Main Road (north)· Chawri Bazar wholesale hardware market, Nai Sarak♿

Hauz Qazi Chowk· Hauz Qazi locality, Old Delhi spice lanes♿

Turkman Gate· Turkman Gate historic, Old Delhi fabric market

Fatehpuri direction· Fatehpuri Mosque 10-min walk, Khari Baoli

Deep in Old Delhi wholesale markets. Gate 1 for hardware, electric & plumbing wholesale district.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Central Secretariat

underground

Rafi Marg, Central Secretariat, New Delhi 110011

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:43(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Key exits

Rafi Marg / Parliament Street· Sansad Marg, Rail Bhawan♿

South Block / Vijay Chowk· South Block PMO, Vijay Chowk♿

Shastri Bhawan / Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road· Shastri Bhawan, Ministry of Education♿

Rajpath (Kartavya Path)· India Gate, National War Memorial♿

Gate 4 (Rajpath/Kartavya Path) is the closest metro exit to India Gate — 10-min walk east along the path. Gate 2 for South Block and Vijay Chowk. Violet Line here connects you to Lajpat Nagar, Nehru Place and Faridabad.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMDrinking water