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Gitanjali to Howrah Maidan Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Gitanjali station.
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Board the Blue Line towards Dakshineswar · from Platform 1
Ride 12 stops to Esplanade.Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards Howrah Maidan · from Platform 2
Ride 3 stops to Howrah Maidan. -
Arrive at Howrah Maidan station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Gitanjali to Howrah Maidan on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Howrah Maidan from Gitanjali by metro? Board the metro from Gitanjali station and travel through 14 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Howrah Maidan.
The approximate travel time between Gitanjali and Howrah Maidan is 0 hrs 34 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 17 Km. The first metro from Gitanjali departs at 06:58 AM, while the last train leaves at 09:48 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹30. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either Gitanjali or Howrah Maidan station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹30 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹156 | ₹126 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹234 | ₹204 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹380 | ₹350 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 | ₹60 | ₹48 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹300 | ₹240 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹360 | ₹288 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹420 | ₹336 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,200 | ₹960 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,440 | ₹1,152 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹1,680 | ₹1,344 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 2.57 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 1.13 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 17.0 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.
