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Howrah Maidan to Central Metro Route
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Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Howrah Maidan to Central on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Central from Howrah Maidan by metro? Board the metro from Howrah Maidan station and travel through 5 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Central.
The approximate travel time between Howrah Maidan and Central is 0 hrs 10 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 5.1 Km. The first metro from Howrah Maidan departs at 07:02 AM, while the last train leaves at 09:47 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹15. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either Howrah Maidan or Central station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹15 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹61 | ₹46 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹91 | ₹76 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹142 | ₹127 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: 0.77 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 0.34 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 5.1 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.
| Gate No. | Way To | Accessible |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Airlines | |
| 2 | Lal Bazar | |
| 3 | RITES Building | |
| 4 | Yogayog Bhavan | |
| 5 | Poddar Court | |
| 6 | Medical College |
