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Howrah to VIP Bazaar 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 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 5 stops to VIP Bazaar. -
Arrive at VIP Bazaar station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Howrah to VIP Bazaar on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach VIP Bazaar from Howrah by metro? Board the metro from Howrah station and travel through 22 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 2 interchange station(s) before reaching VIP Bazaar.
The approximate travel time between Howrah and VIP Bazaar is 0 hrs 59 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 29.4 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 ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either Howrah or VIP Bazaar station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹255 | ₹205 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹382 | ₹332 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹627 | ₹577 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 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 4.43 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 1.96 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 29.4 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.
