Chandni Chowk Metro Station
Yellow Line · Old Delhi, Delhi
About Chandni Chowk metro station
It was earlier known as Delhi Main.
Opened on 3 July 2005, Chandni Chowk is one of the underground stations of the Yellow Line through Old Delhi, between Kashmere Gate and Chawri Bazar. Older lists record it under the name Delhi Main. DMRC says the station serves Chandni Chowk, which it calls Delhi’s oldest market, and the Old Delhi railway station (Delhi Junction), and it names Gurdwara Sis Ganj, the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Fatehpuri Masjid, Sadar Bazar, the historic Town Hall and the Delhi Public Library among the places around it.
The link with Indian Railways is what sets it apart: Delhi Junction is connected to the metro station by an underground tunnel, and DMRC places the railway station just 0.1 km away. Gate 3 is the exit DMRC labels for Delhi Railway Station, while Gate 5 is the one for the Chandni Chowk market, Khari Baoli and Sadar Bazar.
First and last metro at Chandni Chowk
Departure times from this station on a weekday, as DMRC’s journey planner gives them (checked on Tuesday 20 October 2026; the planner takes no date). DMRC does not publish separate Saturday, Sunday or holiday times for each station, and on special days it announces changes in advance. A last train after midnight belongs to the previous evening’s service. “Not published” means DMRC’s own answer was inconsistent (arrival before departure), so we leave it out.
How often trains run at Chandni Chowk
| Section | Weekday peak | Weekday off-peak | Saturday peak | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Vishwavidyalaya – Sultanpur | 2 min 54 s | 3 min 30 s | 3 min 05 s | 4 min |
Average interval between trains published by DMRC for each section (as on 31.08.2026). Peak hours are 08:00–12:00 and 17:00–21:00, the hours outside DMRC’s off-peak definition. Rapid Metro Gurugram figures come from its own page (peak 08:00–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 on weekdays; Sunday is one flat interval).
Next stations from Chandni Chowk
| Line | Next station | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Kashmere Gate | 2.3 min |
| Yellow | Chawri Bazar | 2.2 min |
Running time to the adjoining station from DMRC’s journey planner, including the stop. On the Rapid Metro the Phase 2 – Phase 3 loop runs one way only (Phase 2 → Belvedere Towers → Cyber City → Moulsari Avenue → Phase 3 → Phase 2).
Interchanges and connections
- Indian Railways: Delhi Junction (Old Delhi) (0 km); Delhi Railway Station (0.1 km, about 2 min on foot), as listed by DMRC.
Station facilities
DMRC labels: Divyang Friendly Station, Lift/Escalator Available and Locker.
As listed on the DMRC station page; a facility missing here may still exist.
Gates and platforms at Chandni Chowk
| Gate | Leads to | Divyang friendly |
|---|---|---|
| Gate No. 5 | Chandni Chowk Market, Khari Baoli, Sadar Bazar | — |
| Gate No. 3 | Delhi Railway Station | — |
| Gate No. 2 | S P Mukherjee Road, Delhi Public Library | Yes |
| Gate No. 1 | Town Hall, Hardayal Library | — |
Platforms
| Platform | Trains towards |
|---|---|
| Platform No. 2 | Samaypur Badli |
| Platform No. 1 | Millennium City Centre Gurugram |
Gates, their surroundings and platforms as DMRC lists them on the station page.
Parking at Chandni Chowk
| Parking | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Not Available | — |
| Near GATE NO- 03 | 400 cars, 1000 two-wheelers, 200 cycles |
| Near GATE NO- 05 | 1500 cars, 1000 two-wheelers, 500 cycles |
Parking sites and capacities listed by DMRC (some are run by other agencies); rates are not published on the station page.
Fare from Chandni Chowk
A single journey to Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place) costs ₹21 from Monday to Saturday and ₹11 on Sundays and national holidays, according to DMRC’s journey planner (route on the Yellow Line). The planner gives about 6 minutes for the journey. Fares go by distance in six slabs; a smart card or an NCMC card is cheaper than a QR ticket or token. See Metro fares for every slab and discount.
What is near Chandni Chowk metro station
The nearest named places are libraries: OpenStreetMap puts the Hardayal Municipal Library about 40 m from the station and the Delhi Public Library about 120 m away, with the Omaxe Mall at about 110 m and Company Bagh at about 270 m. The Chandni Chowk street itself is about 360 m off, with the Shahi Sunehri Masjid at about 330 m and Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib at about 370 m. DMRC gives 0.4 km to the Chandni Chowk market and 0.35 km to the Kotwali police station.
Places DMRC lists near the station
| Place | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandni Chowk Market | Market | 0.4 km | 5 min |
| Red Fort | Tourist Place | 1.3 km | 15 min |
| Chandani Chowk Market | Tourist Place | 0.9 km | — |
| Gurudwara Sis Ganj | Tourist Place | 1.5 km | — |
| Mahatma Gandhi Park | Tourist Place | 0.9 km | — |
| Mirza Ghalib Haveli | Tourist Place | 1.5 km | — |
| St. Stephens Church | Tourist Place | — | — |
| Red Fort | Tourist Place | 2.4 km | — |
| Jama Masjid | Tourist Place | 1.9 km | — |
| Lahori Gate | Tourist Place | 2.5 km | — |
Within 400 metres (OpenStreetMap)
| Place | Straight-line distance | On foot (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Shahi Sunehri Masjid | 330 m | 5 min |
| Chandni Chowk | 360 m | 6 min |
| Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib | 370 m | 6 min |
| Hardayal Municipal Library | 40 m | 1 min |
| Omaxe Mall | 110 m | 2 min |
| Delhi Public Library | 120 m | 2 min |
| Kaccha Bagh | 140 m | 2 min |
| Cannon | 160 m | 3 min |
Named places from OpenStreetMap. The walking time is an estimate (straight-line distance × 1.3).
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Delhi Junction (Old Delhi) is linked to the metro station by an underground tunnel, and DMRC lists Delhi Railway Station 0.1 km away, about two minutes on foot. Gate 3 is the exit DMRC labels for Delhi Railway Station.
It appears in older lists as Delhi Main. The station now takes the name of Chandni Chowk, which DMRC describes as Delhi’s oldest market and which OpenStreetMap places about 360 m from the station.