How long does it take from Central to Esplanade by metro?

The journey from Central to Esplanade takes approximately 6 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 2.52 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Central to Esplanade?

The token fare from Central to Esplanade is ₹10. With a smart card the fare is ₹9 (save ₹1). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹9.

Which platform at Central for Esplanade?

At Central, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Kavi Subhash. Look for the electronic board showing "Kavi Subhash".

What is the last train from Central to Esplanade?

The last train from Central towards Kavi Subhash departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards Central departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Central to Esplanade?

There are 2 stops between Central and Esplanade on the Blue Line. The stations are: Central, Chandni Chowk, Esplanade.

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Central Hasta Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Central

Andén 1·underground·Blue LineHacia Kavi Subhash

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00Doors open: right

Chandni Chowk

+2.79 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Esplanade

green transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.52 km

Primer tren: 06:45Último tren: 22:30

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Route on the map

2paradas0transbordos

DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

6 min

Total time

paradas

2.52 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Central	05:00	23:00	Hacia Kavi Subhash
Esplanade	06:45	22:30	Hacia Central

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Tarifas y tarjeta

Token fare

₹10

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

₹9

Save ₹1 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹9

Save ₹1 per ride

Use your Kolkata Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Viaje ecológico

0.34 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.16 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~10 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₹10

Bike

₹26

Auto

₹60

Cab

₹106

Estimates for 2.52 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

DakshineswarKavi Subhash

Blue Line

Howrah MaidanSalt Lake Sector V

Blue Line

JokaMajerhat

Blue Line

Kavi SubhashHemanta Mukhopadhyay

Blue Line

Departure station

Central

underground

Central, Kolkata, West Bengal

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Kolkata, West Bengal

Weekdays: 06:45 – 22:30(Sundays from 09:50)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Esplanade main road· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿

Esplanade bus stop· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿

Esplanade market side· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿

Esplanade station approach· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿

Check the direction board before entering the platform.

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking