Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk covers 5 stations in approximately 20 minutes. The fare is ₹64 with a token and ₹58 with a smart card. This route uses Airport Express (Orange Line) and Yellow Line (Line 2) with 1 interchange: change at New Delhi from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2). The total distance is 7.6 km. Also known as: Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi Railway Station). The first train from Dhaula Kuan leaves at about 5:01 AM (Airport Express (Orange Line) towards New Delhi) and reaches Chandni Chowk around 5:58 AM. The last departure from Dhaula Kuan that still reaches Chandni Chowk is at about 11:31 PM.
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 | ₹64 | ₹58 |
| Return (daily) | ₹128 | ₹116 |
| Monthly (22 working days) | ₹2,816 | ₹2,552 |
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How to travel from Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Dhaula Kuan to Chandni Chowk covers 5 stations (7.6 km) with an estimated travel time of ~20 minutes. The fare is ₹64 with a token and ₹58 with a smart card.
This route requires 1 interchange: change from Airport Express (Orange Line) to Yellow Line (Line 2) at New Delhi. Follow the interchange signs at the station to switch platforms.
The Delhi Metro operates daily from 4:45 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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