How long does it take from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk by metro?

The journey from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk takes approximately 16 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 4.83 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk?

The token fare from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk 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 Delhi Gate for Chandni Chowk?

At Delhi Gate, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Kashmere Gate. Look for the electronic board showing "Kashmere Gate".

What is the last train from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk?

The last train from Delhi Gate towards Kashmere Gate departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chandni Chowk back towards Delhi Gate departs at 23:15.

How many stops from Delhi Gate to Chandni Chowk?

There are 4 stops between Delhi Gate and Chandni Chowk on the Violet Line. The stations are: Delhi Gate, Jama Masjid, Lal Quila, Kashmere Gate.

Delhi Gate To Chandni Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Delhi Gate

Platform 1·underground·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Jama Masjid

+2.7 min

2.7 min · 1.21 km

Lal Quila

+4.6 min

1.9 min · 0.77 km

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 6·underground3.76 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:15

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 6 · Yellow Line ·Platform 2 Towards Millennium City Centre

+5 min

Kashmere Gate

red interchangeviolet interchange

Platform 2·underground·Yellow LineTowards Millennium City Centre

First train: 06:16Last train: 23:35Doors open: right

Chandni Chowk

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.07 km

First train: 06:19Last train: 23:37

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

16 min

Total time

stops

4.83 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Delhi Gate	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Chandni Chowk	06:19	23:37	Towards Delhi Gate

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

0.65 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.30 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~19 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹38

Auto

₹88

Cab

₹156

Estimates for 4.83 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Delhi Gate

underground

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival 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