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Salt Lake Sector V to Central Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at Salt Lake Sector V station.
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Board the Green Line towards Howrah Maidan · from Platform 2
Ride 9 stops to Esplanade.Change lines here -
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Board the Blue Line towards Dakshineswar · from Platform 1
Ride 2 stops to Central. -
Arrive at Central station. You have reached your destination. Exit Gates
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from Salt Lake Sector V to Central on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Central from Salt Lake Sector V by metro? Board the metro from Salt Lake Sector V station and travel through 10 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 Salt Lake Sector V and Central is 0 hrs 38 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 18.8 Km. The first metro from Salt Lake Sector V departs at 06:55 AM, while the last train leaves at 09:52 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹35. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either Salt Lake Sector V or Central station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹35 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹170 | ₹135 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹256 | ₹221 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹416 | ₹381 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 | ₹70 | ₹56 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹350 | ₹280 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹420 | ₹336 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹490 | ₹392 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,400 | ₹1,120 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,680 | ₹1,344 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹1,960 | ₹1,568 |
Commuting with a Kolkata Metro Smart Card saves up to ₹392 per month on this route.
Metro Ride Benefits
- Carbon savings: 2.84 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 1.25 litres
- Time saved vs road: 18.8 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.
