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Delhi Metro connects Chandni Chowk and Lal Quila with 2 route options, covering approximately 2.43 km. A token fare is ₹21, while smart card users pay ₹19. Trains run from 05:57 AM to 11:55 PM, about every 4–6 minutes.
Via Kashmere Gate: 1 Interchange · 10 minutes · ₹21
Via Central Secretariat: 1 Interchange · 32 minutes · ₹32
See every station between Chandni Chowk and Lal Quila in order. Tap any station marker to open its details page.
Find the correct entry and exit gates for your journey.
4 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Town Hall, Hardayal Library
Gate 2
Towards S P Mukherjee Road, Delhi Public Library
Gate 3
Towards Delhi Railway Station
Gate 5
Towards Chandni Chowk Market, Khari Baoli, Sadar Bazar
4 Gates Available
Gate 1
Towards Netaji Subhash Marg, Gauri Shankar Mandir
Gate 2
Towards Old Lajpat Rai Market
Gate 3
Towards Netaji Subhash Marg, Yamuna Bazar
Gate 4
Towards Red Fort
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2 routes are available from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila on Delhi Metro:
via Yellow Line and Violet Line
Steps below describe the Via Kashmere Gate route (1 interchange, 10 minutes). For other options, see the Route Overview tabs above.
Chandni Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Lal Quila
Gate 1: Netaji Subhash Marg, Gauri Shankar Mandir Gate 2: Old Lajpat Rai Market Gate 3: Netaji Subhash Marg, Yamuna Bazar Gate 4: Red Fort
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via Yellow Line and Violet Line
Trains run daily from 05:57 AM to 11:55 PM, every 4–6 minutes.
Return Journey
To return to Chandni Chowk, take the reverse route from Lal Quila. Travel time and fare remain the same (₹21).
Common questions about the Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila metro route: travel time, fare, station sequence, and interchanges.
The Delhi Metro metro journey from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila takes approximately 10 minutes, covering 2.43 km. The route covers 3 stations in total.
Travelling from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila on Delhi Metro involves 2 lines: Yellow Line and Violet Line. You need to change from Yellow Line to Violet Line at Kashmere Gate.
No, Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila requires 1 interchange. Board the Yellow Line from Chandni Chowk, then change to the Violet Line at Kashmere Gate to reach Lal Quila.
The metro distance between Chandni Chowk and Lal Quila on Delhi Metro is 2.43 km, covered in approximately 10 minutes.
The Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila metro route on Delhi Metro covers 3 stations in total (including origin and destination), with 1 intermediate stop.
The Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila metro route on Delhi Metro covers 3 stations. Here they are in order:
Yes, this route has 1 interchange. You need to change from Yellow Line to Violet Line at Kashmere Gate.
The metro fare from Chandni Chowk to Lal Quila on Delhi Metro is ₹21 for a single-journey token and ₹19 with a Metro Smart Card.
On Delhi Metro, the first train from Chandni Chowk towards Lal Quila is at 05:57 AM and the last train is at 11:55 PM. Services run daily between 05:57 AM and 11:55 PM.
Trains on Delhi Metro run every 4–6 minutes between Chandni Chowk and Lal Quila. Services are available from 05:57 AM to 11:55 PM.
At Chandni Chowk, board from Platform 2 towards Samaypur Badli on Delhi Metro.
The Delhi Metro helpline number is 155370. Contact for route information, lost property, or passenger assistance.