Chandni Chowk to Lal Qila Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Chandni Chowk to Lal Qila covers 3 stations in approximately 10 minutes. The fare is ₹21 with a token and ₹19 with a smart card. This route uses Yellow Line (Line 2) and Violet Line (Line 6) with 1 interchange: change at Kashmere Gate from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6). The total distance is 2.2 km. Also known as: Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi Railway Station); Lal Qila (Red Fort). The first train from Chandni Chowk leaves at about 5:58 AM (Yellow Line (Line 2) towards Samaypur Badli) and reaches Lal Qila around 6:08 AM. The last departure from Chandni Chowk that still reaches Lal Qila is at about 11:07 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 | ₹21 | ₹19 |
| Return (daily) | ₹42 | ₹38 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹924 | ₹836 |
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How to travel from Chandni Chowk to Lal Qila by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Chandni Chowk to Lal Qila covers 3 stations (2.2 km) with an estimated travel time of ~10 minutes. The fare is ₹21 with a token and ₹19 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: change from Yellow Line (Line 2) to Violet Line (Line 6) at Kashmere Gate. 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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