Chandni Chowk to Lajpat Nagar Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Chandni Chowk to Lajpat Nagar covers 10 stations in approximately 23 minutes. The fare is ₹32 with a token and ₹29 with a smart card. This route uses Yellow Line (Line 2) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 1 interchange: change at Central Secretariat from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 9.6 km. Also known as: Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi Railway Station). The first train from Chandni Chowk leaves at about 5:24 AM (Yellow Line (Line 2) towards Millennium City Centre Gurugram) and reaches Lajpat Nagar around 5:47 AM. The last departure from Chandni Chowk that still reaches Lajpat Nagar is at about 11:14 PM; later trains leave Chandni Chowk but miss the last connection.
Stations, fares and timings checked against official data as of March 2026. Source: DMRC. Timings can vary on weekends and holidays.
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Daily Commute Cost
| Trip | Token | Smart card |
|---|---|---|
| One way | ₹32 | ₹29 |
| Return (daily) | ₹64 | ₹58 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹1,408 | ₹1,276 |
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How to travel from Chandni Chowk to Lajpat Nagar by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Chandni Chowk to Lajpat Nagar covers 10 stations (9.6 km) with an estimated travel time of ~23 minutes. The fare is ₹32 with a token and ₹29 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6) at Central Secretariat. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 5:00 AM – 11:20 PM. Trains run every 2–5 minutes during peak hours and every 5–10 minutes during off-peak hours. We recommend using a smart card for faster entry and a discount on fares.
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