How long does it take from Chawri Bazar to Lal Quila by metro?

The journey from Chawri Bazar to Lal Quila takes approximately 14 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 3.88 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chawri Bazar to Lal Quila?

The token fare from Chawri Bazar 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 Chawri Bazar for Lal Quila?

At Chawri Bazar, 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 Chawri Bazar to Lal Quila?

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

How many stops from Chawri Bazar to Lal Quila?

There are 3 stops between Chawri Bazar and Lal Quila on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Kashmere Gate.

Chawri Bazar To Lal Quila

ShortestShortest Route

Chawri Bazar

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

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

Chandni Chowk

+2.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.1 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

14 min

Total time

stops

3.88 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

0.52 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.24 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

₹76

Cab

₹136

Estimates for 3.88 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

Lal Quila

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water