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Howrah Maidan to Gitanjali Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Howrah Maidan station.
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Board the Kolkata Green Line towards Salt Lake Sector V · from Platform 1
Ride 4 stops to Esplanade.Change lines here -
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Board the Blue Line towards Kavi Subhash (New Garia) · from Platform 2
Ride 11 stops to Gitanjali. -
Arrive at Gitanjali station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Howrah Maidan to Gitanjali on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Gitanjali from Howrah Maidan by metro? Board the metro from Howrah Maidan station and travel through 14 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Gitanjali.
The approximate travel time between Howrah Maidan and Gitanjali is 0 hrs 34 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 17 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 ₹30. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either Howrah Maidan or Gitanjali 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 |
Commuting with a Kolkata Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹336 per month on this route.
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.
