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City Centre to Esplanade 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. -
Arrive at Esplanade station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from City Centre to Esplanade on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Esplanade from City Centre by metro? Board the metro from City Centre station and travel through 4 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 City Centre and Esplanade is 0 hrs 13 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 6.5 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 Esplanade station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹15 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹72 | ₹57 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹108 | ₹93 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹170 | ₹155 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 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 0.98 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.43 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 6.5 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.
