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City Centre to VIP Bazaar 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 Kavi Subhash (New Garia) · from Platform 2
Ride 14 stops to Kavi Subhash (New Garia).Change lines here Park Street Metro Station links Blue Line and Green Line through an internal corridor -
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Board the Orange Line towards Beliaghata · from Platform 3
Ride 5 stops to VIP Bazaar. -
Arrive at VIP Bazaar station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from City Centre to VIP Bazaar on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach VIP Bazaar from City Centre by metro? Board the metro from City Centre station and travel through 25 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 2 interchange station(s) before reaching VIP Bazaar.
The approximate travel time between City Centre and VIP Bazaar is 1 hrs 4 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 32.2 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 ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either City Centre or VIP Bazaar station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹277 | ₹227 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹416 | ₹366 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹684 | ₹634 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 | ₹100 | ₹80 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹600 | ₹480 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹700 | ₹560 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹2,400 | ₹1,920 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹2,800 | ₹2,240 |
Commuting with a Kolkata Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹560 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 4.86 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 2.15 litres
- Time saved vs road: 32.2 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.
