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

The journey from Rajiv Chowk to Chandni Chowk takes approximately 7 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 3 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Rajiv Chowk to Chandni Chowk?

The token fare from Rajiv Chowk 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 Rajiv Chowk for Chandni Chowk?

At Rajiv Chowk, 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 Rajiv Chowk to Chandni Chowk?

The last train from Rajiv Chowk towards Samaypur Badli departs at 23:38 on weekdays. The last train from Chandni Chowk back towards Rajiv Chowk departs at 23:30.

How many stops from Rajiv Chowk to Chandni Chowk?

There are 3 stops between Rajiv Chowk and Chandni Chowk on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, Chawri Bazar, Chandni Chowk.

Rajiv Chowk To Chandni Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Rajiv Chowk

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:28Last train: 23:38Doors open: right

New Delhi

airport interchange

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Chawri Bazar

+4.58 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

Arrive Platform 1·underground3 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

7 min

Total time

stops

3 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Rajiv Chowk	06:28	23:38	Towards Samaypur Badli
Chandni Chowk	06:21	23:30	Towards Rajiv Chowk

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

0.41 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.19 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~12 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹28

Auto

₹66

Cab

₹116

Estimates for 3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Rajiv Chowk

underground

Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001

Weekdays: 05:51 – 23:45(Sundays from 06:16)

Zone 1 · 7 entry points

Key exits

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block F/G· Block F shops, Block G restaurants♿

Connaught Place Middle Circle — Radial Road 1· Central Park, Rajiv Chowk circle♿

Palika Bazar underground market / Janpath Road· Palika Bazar, Janpath market♿

Connaught Place Inner Circle — Block A/B· Block A offices, Nirula's♿

Busiest station in the network. On weekday evenings (5:30–8 PM) security queues form outside — arrive with extra time. Gate 3 for Palika Bazar and Janpath shopping. Gate 5 for Hanuman Mandir. Blue Line check destination board carefully at Platform 4.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsATMFood courtShopsCustomer careDrinking 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