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Howrah to Mahatma Gandhi Road Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Howrah station.
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Board the Green Line towards Salt Lake Sector V · from Platform 1
Ride 3 stops to Esplanade.Change lines here -
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Board the Blue Line towards Dakshineswar · from Platform 1
Ride 3 stops to Mahatma Gandhi Road. -
Arrive at Mahatma Gandhi Road station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Howrah to Mahatma Gandhi Road on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Mahatma Gandhi Road from Howrah by metro? Board the metro from Howrah station and travel through 5 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Mahatma Gandhi Road.
The approximate travel time between Howrah and Mahatma Gandhi Road is 0 hrs 12 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 5.8 Km. The first metro from Howrah departs at 07:06 AM, while the last train leaves at 09:51 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 or Mahatma Gandhi Road station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹15 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹66 | ₹51 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹99 | ₹84 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹156 | ₹141 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 |
Commuting with a Kolkata Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹168 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 0.87 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 0.39 litres
- Time saved vs road: 5.8 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.
