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City Centre to Central Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at City Centre station.
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Board the Green Line towards Howrah Maidan · from Platform 2
Ride 6 stops to Esplanade.Change lines here -
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Board the Blue Line towards Dakshineswar · from Platform 1
Ride 2 stops to Central. -
Arrive at Central station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from City Centre to Central on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Central from City Centre by metro? Board the metro from City Centre station and travel through 7 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Central.
The approximate travel time between City Centre and Central is 0 hrs 15 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 7.6 Km. The first metro from City Centre departs at 07:02 AM, while the last train leaves at 09:44 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹15. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either City Centre or Central 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.
