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Esplanade Metro Station (KMRC)

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Interchange (3 lines)
Active
Station Code
KESP
Line
● Blue Line, ● Green Line
Layout
Underground
Platform Type
Island
Opened
24 Oct 1984
City
Kolkata
Address
11B, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Esplanade, Dharmatala, Bow Barracks, Kolkata, West Bengal 700013

Esplanade Metro Station Info

Interchange · Blue Line

Located in Esplanade, Kolkata, Esplanade Metro Station is an important stop on the Blue Line (Line 1, Dakshineswar–Kavi Subhash) of the Kolkata Metro. Commuters use the station to reach Esplanade, Dharmatala and Victoria House, and last-mile options such as autos, e-rickshaws, cabs and city buses are available nearby. Notable fact: Major interchange of the Blue, Green and (upcoming) Purple Lines.…

Located in Esplanade, Kolkata, Esplanade Metro Station is an important stop on the Blue Line (Line 1, Dakshineswar–Kavi Subhash) of the Kolkata Metro. Commuters use the station to reach Esplanade, Dharmatala and Victoria House, and last-mile options such as autos, e-rickshaws, cabs and city buses are available nearby. Notable fact: Major interchange of the Blue, Green and (upcoming) Purple Lines. The Kolkata Metro, operated by Metro Railway, Kolkata (Indian Railways), connects passengers quickly across Kolkata and is one of the most reliable ways to beat road traffic. Travellers can use smart cards, tokens and QR tickets at this station. Look up the Esplanade metro route, train frequency and nearby landmarks before starting your journey.
Esplanade Amenities & Convenience Score
17
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Esplanade Metro Station

on Blue Line, Underground Station, Island Platform
Next Station
Park Street
Next Station
Chandni Chowk

Towards: Kavi Subhash (New Garia)

Platform No.: 2

Distance: 1.2 km

First Train: 07:19 AM

Last Train: 09:57 PM

Towards: Dakshineswar

Platform No.: 1

Distance: 0.3 km

First Train: 07:18 AM

Last Train: 10:24 PM

Esplanade Metro Station

on Green Line, Underground Station, Island Platform
Next Station
Mahakaran
Next Station
Sealdah

Towards: Howrah Maidan

Platform No.: 2

Distance: 1.41 km

First Train: 07:00 AM

Last Train: 09:45 PM

Towards: Salt Lake Sector V

Platform No.: 1

Distance: 1.41 km

First Train: 07:00 AM

Last Train: 09:54 AM

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Esplanade Metro Station FAQs

Yes, Esplanade Metro Station is functional and active. It is located on the Blue Line Line of the Kolkata Metro network, providing passengers with seamless connectivity and modern facilities.

No, Esplanade Metro Station does not have an official metro-operated parking facility. If you are travelling by personal vehicle, you may find private or municipal paid parking options located near the station, although their availability and charges are managed independently.

No, Esplanade Metro Station currently does not have an official feeder bus service. However, passengers can usually access the station using local buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis, app-based cabs, or other public transport available nearby.

No, Esplanade Metro Station is not directly connected to any Indian Railways station. Passengers wishing to transfer to Indian Railways may need to travel to another nearby metro station that offers railway connectivity.

Esplanade Metro Station Neighborhood

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Attractions Near Esplanade Metro Station

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New Market
Shopping Place
New Market
552 m away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 552 m
Esplanade Metro Station
Indian Museum
Museum and Gallery
Indian Museum
552 m away from Esplanade Metro Station
Paid Entry
Nearest Metro Station 552 m
Esplanade Metro Station
Shaheed Minar
Monument
Shaheed Minar
552 m away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 552 m
Esplanade Metro Station
Old Chinatown
Restaurant and Bar
Old Chinatown
564 m away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 392 m
Chandni Chowk Metro Station
Eden Gardens
Fun and Activity
Eden Gardens
1.1 km away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 1000 m
Park Street Metro Station
St John's Church
Religious Place
St John's Church
1.1 km away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 1.1 km
Esplanade Metro Station
Millennium Park
Nature Sites and Parks
Millennium Park
1.1 km away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 1.1 km
Esplanade Metro Station
College Street
Shopping Place
College Street
1.2 km away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 493 m
Central Metro Station
Birla Planetarium
Museum and Gallery
Birla Planetarium
1.7 km away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 384 m
Maidan Metro Station
Elliot Park
Nature Sites and Parks
Elliot Park
1.7 km away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 384 m
Maidan Metro Station
Harrington Street Arts Centre
Museum and Gallery
Harrington Street Arts Centre
1.7 km away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 384 m
Maidan Metro Station
Beth El Synagogue
Religious Place
Beth El Synagogue
1.7 km away from Esplanade Metro Station
Free Entry
Nearest Metro Station 947 m
Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Station

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