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VIP Bazaar to City Centre Metro Route
Fare & Timings
Station-by-Station Route
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Start at VIP Bazaar station.
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Board the Orange Line towards Kavi Subhash (New Garia) · from Platform 2
Ride 6 stops to Kavi Subhash (New Garia).Change lines here -
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Board the Blue Line towards Dakshineswar · from Platform 1
Ride 14 stops to Esplanade.Change lines here -
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Board the Green Line towards Salt Lake Sector V · from Platform 1
Ride 5 stops to City Centre. -
Arrive at City Centre station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from VIP Bazaar to City Centre on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach City Centre from VIP Bazaar by metro? Board the metro from VIP Bazaar station and travel through 25 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 2 interchange station(s) before reaching City Centre.
The approximate travel time between VIP Bazaar and City Centre is 1 hrs 4 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 32.2 Km. The first metro from VIP Bazaar departs at 08:18 AM, while the last train leaves at 08:52 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹50. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either VIP Bazaar or City Centre station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹50 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹277 | ₹227 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹416 | ₹366 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹684 | ₹634 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: 4.86 kg CO₂
- Fuel savings: 2.15 litres
- Time saved vs road: 32.2 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.
