How long does it take from ESI Hospital to Chandni Chowk by metro?

The journey from ESI Hospital to Chandni Chowk takes approximately 42 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 11.83 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from ESI Hospital to Chandni Chowk?

The token fare from ESI Hospital to Chandni Chowk is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹24.

Which platform at ESI Hospital for Chandni Chowk?

At ESI Hospital, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Yamuna Vihar. Look for the electronic board showing "Yamuna Vihar".

What is the last train from ESI Hospital to Chandni Chowk?

The last train from ESI Hospital towards Yamuna Vihar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chandni Chowk back towards ESI Hospital departs at 23:00.

How many stops from ESI Hospital to Chandni Chowk?

There are 10 stops between ESI Hospital and Chandni Chowk on the Pink Line. The stations are: ESI Hospital, Punjabi Bagh West.

ESI Hospital To Chandni Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

ESI Hospital

Platform 1·elevated·Pink LineTowards Yamuna Vihar

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

Punjabi Bagh West

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated1.13 km

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

interchange Punjabi Bagh West — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kirti Nagar

+5 min

Punjabi Bagh West

pink interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Green LineTowards Kirti Nagar

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

Punjabi Bagh

+0.97 min

0.97 min · 0.26 km

Ashok Park Main

+4.85 min

3.88 min · 1.86 km

Inderlok

red interchange

Arrive Platform 1·elevated3.84 km

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

interchange Inderlok — 5 min

Platform 1 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Shaheed Sthal

+5 min

Inderlok

green interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Red LineTowards Shaheed Sthal

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

Shastri Nagar

+2.81 min

2.81 min · 1.27 km

Pratap Nagar

+5.26 min

2.45 min · 1.07 km

Pulbangash

+7.52 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

Tis Hazari

+10.38 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Kashmere Gate

violet interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.79 km

First train: 05:55Last train: 23:20

interchange Kashmere Gate — 5 min

Platform 3 · 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

42 min

Total time

stops

11.83 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
ESI Hospital	06:00	23:00	Towards Yamuna Vihar
Chandni Chowk	06:19	23:37	Towards ESI Hospital

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

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹24

Save ₹6 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

1.60 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹80

Auto

₹172

Cab

₹310

Estimates for 11.83 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

ESI Hospital

elevated

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