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Dakshineswar to City Centre Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Dakshineswar station.
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Board the Blue Line towards Kavi Subhash (New Garia) · from Platform 2
Ride 12 stops to Esplanade.Change lines here -
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Board the Kolkata 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 Dakshineswar to City Centre on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach City Centre from Dakshineswar by metro? Board the metro from Dakshineswar station and travel through 16 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 Dakshineswar and City Centre is 0 hrs 39 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 19.6 Km. The first metro from Dakshineswar departs at 06:55 AM, while the last train leaves at 09:28 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹35. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at Dakshineswar station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹35 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹177 | ₹142 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹265 | ₹230 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹432 | ₹397 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 | ₹70 | ₹56 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹350 | ₹280 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹420 | ₹336 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹490 | ₹392 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,400 | ₹1,120 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,680 | ₹1,344 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹1,960 | ₹1,568 |
Commuting with a Kolkata Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹392 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 2.96 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 1.31 litres
- Time saved vs road: 19.6 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.
