Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk Delhi Metro Route
The Delhi Metro route from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk covers 10 stations in approximately 23 minutes. The fare is ₹32 with a token and ₹29 with a smart card. This route uses Violet Line (Line 6) and Yellow Line (Line 2) with 1 interchange: change at Central Secretariat from Violet Line (Line 6) to Yellow Line (Line 2). The total distance is 9.6 km. Also known as: Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi Railway Station). The first train from Lajpat Nagar leaves at about 5:48 AM (Violet Line (Line 6) towards Kashmere Gate) and reaches Chandni Chowk around 6:11 AM. The last departure from Lajpat Nagar that still reaches Chandni Chowk is at about 11:50 PM; later trains leave Lajpat Nagar 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 Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk by Delhi Metro
The Delhi Metro route from Lajpat Nagar to Chandni Chowk 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 Violet Line (Line 6) to Yellow Line (Line 2) 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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