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Chandni Chowk to Esplanade Metro Route

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Fare & Timings

Normal Fare: ₹5
Smart Card Fare: ₹4
First Train: 07:16 AM
Last Train: 09:54 PM

Station-by-Station Route

2 stations 0 interchanges 0.3 km 0 hrs 1 mins
Starts here
Blue Line · Platform No.: 2 · Towards: Kavi Subhash (New Garia)
Ends here
Exit
  1. 1
    Start at Chandni Chowk station.
  2. 2
    Board the Blue Line towards Kavi Subhash (New Garia) · from Platform 2
    Ride 2 stops to Esplanade.
  3. Arrive at Esplanade station. You have reached your destination.

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Route from Chandni Chowk to Esplanade on the map.

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Route Summary

How to reach Esplanade from Chandni Chowk by metro? Board the metro from Chandni Chowk station and travel through 0 intermediate metro stations. This is a direct route on the same line, with no train change required before reaching Esplanade.

The approximate travel time between Chandni Chowk and Esplanade is 0 hrs 1 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 0.3 Km. The first metro from Chandni Chowk departs at 07:16 AM, while the last train leaves at 09:54 PM.

The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹5. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either Chandni Chowk or Esplanade station.

Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.

ModeEst. CostSavings vs Metro
🚇 Metro₹5
🏍 Bike₹22 ₹17 more
🛺 Auto₹34 ₹29 more
🚕 Cab₹46 ₹41 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.

PeriodCashSmart Card
Daily₹10₹8
Weekly (5 days)₹50₹40
Weekly (6 days)₹60₹48
Weekly (7 days)₹70₹56
Monthly (20 days)₹200₹160
Monthly (24 days)₹240₹192
Monthly (28 days)₹280₹224

Metro Ride Benefits

  • 🌱 Carbon savings: 0.05 kg CO₂
  • ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.02 litres
  • ⏱ Time saved vs road: 0.3 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.
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Route Info
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Platform Info

Address
Chittaranjan Ave, Esplanade, Chandni Chawk, Bowbazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700072
Network & Line
Kolkata Metro
Blue Line
Layout
Underground
Platform
Island
Areas Around
Bowbazar Chandni Chowk Market Chandni Chowk
Station Amenities
Accessible
Station Gates
Gate No.Way ToAccessible
1 Nearest to the Hindustan Building and E-Mall
2 India Coffee House
3 Hind Cinema
4 Yogayog Bhavan
5 General exit/entry (near Indian Airlines)
6 Ganesh Chandra Avenue

Address
11B, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Esplanade, Dharmatala, Bow Barracks, Kolkata, West Bengal 700013
Network & Line
Kolkata Metro
Blue Line
Layout
Underground
Platform
Island
Areas Around
New Market Kolkata Taltala Janbazar Indian Museum Esplanade
Station Amenities
Accessible

Chandni Chowk to Esplanade Metro Route FAQs

There are 2 stations between Chandni Chowk and Esplanade on this metro route, spanning a total distance of approximately 0.3 km from end to end.

No, Chandni Chowk to Esplanade runs entirely on the Blue Line, so you can stay on the same train for the whole journey without switching platforms or lines.

The journey from Chandni Chowk to Esplanade takes approximately 0 hrs 1 mins at an average metro speed of around 30 km/h, covering 0.3 km in total.

This entire route from Chandni Chowk to Esplanade runs on Kolkata Metro.

No, parking facility is not currently available at Chandni Chowk metro station, so if you are boarding the Blue Line here, consider a drop-off or nearby alternate parking option.

No, parking facility is not currently available at Esplanade metro station, so passengers planning to drive from this end are advised to arrange alternate parking nearby in advance.

The total distance between Chandni Chowk and Esplanade on this metro route is approximately 0.3 km, covered in about 0 hrs 1 mins at typical metro speeds.

Take the Blue Line from Chandni Chowk towards Esplanade on Kolkata Metro.

The estimated normal fare from Chandni Chowk to Esplanade is ₹5, while smart card users can travel the same 0.3 km route for around ₹4.

The first metro from Chandni Chowk towards Esplanade departs at 07:16 AM, and the last train on this route leaves at 09:54 PM, so plan your journey within this window.
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