How long does it take from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk by metro?

The journey from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk takes approximately 30 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 11.01 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk?

The token fare from Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar for Chandni Chowk?

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

What is the last train from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk?

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

How many stops from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk?

There are 9 stops between Lajpat Nagar and Chandni Chowk on the Violet Line. The stations are: Lajpat Nagar, Jangpura, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Khan Market, Central Secretariat.

Lajpat Nagar To Chandni Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Lajpat Nagar

pink interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Violet LineTowards Kashmere Gate

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

Jangpura

+3.17 min

3.17 min · 1.47 km

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

+5.4 min

2.23 min · 0.95 km

Khan Market

+8.23 min

2.83 min · 1.28 km

Central Secretariat

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.88 km

First train: 06:05Last train: 23:15

interchange Central Secretariat — 5 min

Platform 3 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Central Secretariat

violet interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:32Last train: 23:36Doors open: right

Patel Chowk

+2.12 min

2.12 min · 0.89 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+4.87 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+7.44 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Chawri Bazar

+9.45 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.13 km

First train: 06:21Last train: 23:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

11.01 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lajpat Nagar	06:00	23:00	Towards Kashmere Gate
Chandni Chowk	06:21	23:30	Towards Lajpat Nagar

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

1.49 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.68 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~44 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹76

Auto

₹162

Cab

₹292

Estimates for 11.01 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Lajpat Nagar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 5 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking 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