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VIP Bazaar to Esplanade 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. -
Arrive at Esplanade station. You have reached your destination.
Kolkata Metro Route Map 2026
Route from VIP Bazaar to Esplanade on the map.
Route Summary
How to reach Esplanade from VIP Bazaar by metro? Board the metro from VIP Bazaar station and travel through 19 intermediate metro stations. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station(s) before reaching Esplanade.
The approximate travel time between VIP Bazaar and Esplanade is 0 hrs 51 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is 25.7 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 ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares. Parking facility is not available at either VIP Bazaar or Esplanade station.
Estimated Travel Cost Comparison and Savings based on distance & typical fares in Indian cities.
| Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| 🚇 Metro | ₹40 | — |
| 🏍 Bike | ₹225 | ₹185 more |
| 🛺 Auto | ₹338 | ₹298 more |
| 🚕 Cab | ₹553 | ₹513 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 | ₹80 | ₹64 |
| Weekly (5 days) | ₹400 | ₹320 |
| Weekly (6 days) | ₹480 | ₹384 |
| Weekly (7 days) | ₹560 | ₹448 |
| Monthly (20 days) | ₹1,600 | ₹1,280 |
| Monthly (24 days) | ₹1,920 | ₹1,536 |
| Monthly (28 days) | ₹2,240 | ₹1,792 |
Metro Ride Benefits
- 🌱 Carbon savings: 3.88 kg CO₂
- ⛽ Fuel savings: 1.71 litres
- ⏱ Time saved vs road: 25.7 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.
