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

The journey from Howrah to Central takes approximately 17 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 5.54 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Howrah to Central?

The token fare from Howrah to Central is ₹15. With a smart card the fare is ₹13 (save ₹2). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹13.

Which platform at Howrah for Central?

At Howrah, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Salt Lake Sector V. Look for the electronic board showing "Salt Lake Sector V".

What is the last train from Howrah to Central?

The last train from Howrah towards Salt Lake Sector V departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central back towards Howrah departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Howrah to Central?

There are 4 stops between Howrah and Central on the Green Line. The stations are: Howrah, Mahakaran, Esplanade.

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Howrah À Central

ShortestShortest Route

Howrah

Quai 1·underground·Green LineVers Salt Lake Sector V

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00Doors open: right

Mahakaran

+3.25 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Esplanade

blue correspondance

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.02 km

Premier train: 06:45Dernier train: 22:30

correspondance Esplanade — 5 min

Quai 3 · Blue Line ·Quai 1 Vers Dakshineswar

+5 min

Esplanade

green correspondance

Quai 1·underground·Blue LineVers Dakshineswar

Premier train: 06:45Dernier train: 22:30Doors open: right

Chandni Chowk

+2.79 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Central

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.52 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00

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Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

17 min

Total time

arrêts

5.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Howrah	05:00	23:00	Vers Salt Lake Sector V
Central	05:00	23:00	Vers Howrah

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

Tarifs et carte

Token fare

₹15

Buy at counter or TVM

Carte à puce

₹13

Save ₹2 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹13

Save ₹2 per ride

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

Fare guide

Voyage écologique

0.75 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.34 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~22 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

₹15

Bike

₹44

Auto

₹96

Cab

₹172

Estimates for 5.54 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

DakshineswarKavi Subhash

Green Line

Howrah MaidanSalt Lake Sector V

Green Line

JokaMajerhat

Green Line

Kavi SubhashHemanta Mukhopadhyay

Green Line

Departure station

Howrah

underground

Howrah, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Central

underground

Central, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water