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

The journey from Vasant Vihar to Chandni Chowk takes approximately 49 minutes by Delhi Metro, covering 19.96 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Vasant Vihar to Chandni Chowk?

The token fare from Vasant Vihar to Chandni Chowk 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 Vasant Vihar for Chandni Chowk?

At Vasant Vihar, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Botanical Garden. Look for the electronic board showing "Botanical Garden".

What is the last train from Vasant Vihar to Chandni Chowk?

The last train from Vasant Vihar towards Botanical Garden departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Chandni Chowk back towards Vasant Vihar departs at 23:18.

How many stops from Vasant Vihar to Chandni Chowk?

There are 16 stops between Vasant Vihar and Chandni Chowk on the Magenta Line. The stations are: Vasant Vihar, Munirka, R.K. Puram, IIT, Hauz Khas.

Vasant Vihar To Chandni Chowk

ShortestShortest Route

Vasant Vihar

Platform 2·elevated·Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden

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

Munirka

+3.66 min

3.66 min · 1.74 km

R.K. Puram

+6.76 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

IIT

+10.82 min

4.06 min · 1.96 km

Hauz Khas

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 4·underground6.55 km

First train: 06:02Last train: 23:18

interchange Hauz Khas — 5 min

Platform 4 · Yellow Line ·Platform 1 Towards Samaypur Badli

+5 min

Hauz Khas

magenta interchange

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli

First train: 06:22Last train: 23:31Doors open: right

Green Park

+3.81 min

3.81 min · 1.82 km

AIIMS

+6.07 min

2.26 min · 0.97 km

New Delhi

airport interchange

+25.99 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Chawri Bazar

+28 min

2.01 min · 0.83 km

Chandni Chowk

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.41 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

19.96 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Vasant Vihar	06:00	23:00	Towards Botanical Garden
Chandni Chowk	06:21	23:30	Towards Vasant Vihar

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

2.69 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.24 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~80 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹40

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹270

Cab

₹490

Estimates for 19.96 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Kashmere GateNew Delhi

Departure station

Vasant Vihar

elevated

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

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