How long does it take from Qutab Minar to Chawri Bazar by metro?

The journey from Qutab Minar to Chawri Bazar takes approximately 37 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 16.7 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qutab Minar to Chawri Bazar?

The token fare from Qutab Minar to Chawri Bazar is ₹40. With a smart card the fare is ₹36 (save ₹4). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹32.

Which platform at Qutab Minar for Chawri Bazar?

At Qutab Minar, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs Northbound → Samaypur Badli. Look for the electronic board showing "Samaypur Badli".

What is the last train from Qutab Minar to Chawri Bazar?

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

How many stops from Qutab Minar to Chawri Bazar?

There are 14 stops between Qutab Minar and Chawri Bazar on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Qutab Minar, Saket, Malviya Nagar, Hauz Khas, Green Park, AIIMS, INA, Jor Bagh, Lok Kalyan Marg, Udyog Bhawan, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Chawri Bazar.

Qutab Minar To Chawri Bazar

ShortestShortest Route

Qutab Minar

Platform 1·elevated·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:15Last train: 23:25Doors open: right

Saket

+3.52 min

3.52 min · 1.66 km

Malviya Nagar

+5.82 min

2.3 min · 0.99 km

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

+32.78 min

2.75 min · 1.24 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+35.35 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Chawri Bazar

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.7 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

37 min

Total time

stops

16.7 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qutab Minar	06:15	23:25	Towards Samaypur Badli
Chawri Bazar	06:21	23:30	Towards Qutab Minar

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

₹40

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹36

Save ₹4 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹32

Save ₹8 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

2.25 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.04 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~67 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹110

Auto

₹230

Cab

₹418

Estimates for 16.7 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Qutab Minar

elevated

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030

Weekdays: 06:13 – 23:32(Sundays from 06:43)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Road· Qutab Minar UNESCO site (15-min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park♿

MB Road / Mehrauli Bus Stand· Mehrauli Village market, Bus stand♿

DDA Flats Mehrauli· Saket periphery

Mehrauli Main Road south side· Gurgaon road junction, Shuttle autos to Qutab Minar site♿

Qutab Minar monument is a 15-min auto ride from Gate 1 (about ₹30). No direct walking path. Auto stand is at Gate 2 exit. Last entry to Qutab Minar is 30 min before sunset.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMParkingDrinking water

Arrival 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