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Howrah Maidan to Ritwik Ghatak Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Howrah Maidan station.
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Board the 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 14 stops to Kavi Subhash (New Garia).Change lines here Park Street Metro Station links Blue Line and Green Line through an internal corridor -
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Board the Orange Line towards Beliaghata · from Platform 3
Ride 6 stops to Ritwik Ghatak. -
Arrive at Ritwik Ghatak station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Howrah Maidan to Ritwik Ghatak on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Ritwik Ghatak from Howrah Maidan by metro? Board the metro from Howrah Maidan station and travel through 24 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 2 interchange station(s) before reaching Ritwik Ghatak.
The approximate travel time between Howrah Maidan and Ritwik Ghatak is 1 hrs 2 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 31.1 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 ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either Howrah Maidan or Ritwik Ghatak station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹269 | ₹219 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹403 | ₹353 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹662 | ₹612 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 | ₹100 | ₹80 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹600 | ₹480 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹700 | ₹560 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹2,400 | ₹1,920 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹2,800 | ₹2,240 |
Commuting with a Kolkata Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹560 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 4.70 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 2.07 litres
- Time saved vs road: 31.1 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.
