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Esplanade to Dum Dum Cantonment Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Esplanade station.
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Board the Blue Line towards Dakshineswar · from Platform 1
Ride 10 stops to Noapara.Change lines here -
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Board the Yellow Line towards Jai Hind (Airport) · from Platform 4
Ride 1 stop to Dum Dum Cantonment. -
Arrive at Dum Dum Cantonment station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Esplanade to Dum Dum Cantonment on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Dum Dum Cantonment from Esplanade by metro? Board the metro from Esplanade station and travel through 10 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Dum Dum Cantonment.
The approximate travel time between Esplanade and Dum Dum Cantonment is 0 hrs 24 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 12.1 Km. The first metro from Esplanade departs at 07:18 AM, while the last train leaves at 10:24 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹25. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is available at Dum Dum Cantonment station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹25 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹117 | ₹92 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹175 | ₹150 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹282 | ₹257 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 | ₹50 | ₹40 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹250 | ₹200 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹300 | ₹240 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹350 | ₹280 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,000 | ₹800 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,200 | ₹960 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹1,400 | ₹1,120 |
Commuting with a Kolkata Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹280 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 1.83 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 0.81 litres
- Time saved vs road: 12.1 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.
