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Central to City Centre Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Central station. Entry Gates
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Board the Blue Line towards Kavi Subhash (New Garia) · from Platform 2
Ride 3 stops to Esplanade.Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards Salt Lake Sector V · from Platform 1
Ride 5 stops to City Centre. -
Arrive at City Centre station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Central to City Centre on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach City Centre from Central by metro? Board the metro from Central station and travel through 7 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching City Centre.
The approximate travel time between Central and City Centre is 0 hrs 15 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 7.6 Km. The first metro from Central departs at 07:13 AM, while the last train leaves at 09:52 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹15. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either Central or City Centre station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹15 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹81 | ₹66 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹121 | ₹106 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹192 | ₹177 more |
Pre-calculated Weekly/Monthly Fare Chart
The fare shown below is calculated for daily, weekly, and monthly travel which includes both up and down journey and for a single person.
| Period | Cash | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | ₹30 | ₹24 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹150 | ₹120 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹180 | ₹144 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹210 | ₹168 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹600 | ₹480 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹720 | ₹576 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹840 | ₹672 |
Commuting with a Kolkata Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹168 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 1.15 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 0.51 litres
- Time saved vs road: 7.6 minutes
- Calories burned (walk to/from station): ~70 kcal
Safety Tips
- Stand behind the yellow line while waiting for the train.
- Keep your belongings secure and within sight at all times.
- Let passengers exit before boarding.
- Hold handrails while the train is moving.
- In an emergency, use the help point or alert station staff.
