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

The journey from Maidan to Esplanade takes approximately 6 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 2.51 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Maidan to Esplanade?

The token fare from Maidan 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 Maidan for Esplanade?

At Maidan, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Dakshineswar. Look for the electronic board showing "Dakshineswar".

What is the last train from Maidan to Esplanade?

The last train from Maidan towards Dakshineswar departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards Maidan departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Maidan to Esplanade?

There are 2 stops between Maidan and Esplanade on the Blue Line. The stations are: Maidan, Park Street, Esplanade.

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Maidan Para Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Maidan

Plataforma 2·underground·Blue LineSentido Dakshineswar

Primeiro trem: 05:00Último trem: 23:00Doors open: right

Park Street

+2.79 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Esplanade

green baldeação

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.51 km

Primeiro trem: 06:45Último trem: 22:30

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Route on the map

2paradas0baldeações

DePara

Viagem num relance

6 min

Total time

paradas

2.51 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primeiro e último trem

Station	Primeiro trem	Último trem	Direction
Maidan	05:00	23:00	Sentido Dakshineswar
Esplanade	06:45	22:30	Sentido Maidan

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

Tarifas e cartão

Token fare

₹10

Buy at counter or TVM

Cartão 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

Viagem verde

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

Comparação de custos

Metro

₹10

Bike

₹26

Auto

₹60

Cab

₹106

Estimates for 2.51 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Perguntas frequentes

Rotas populares

DakshineswarKavi Subhash

Blue Line

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Blue Line

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Blue Line

Kavi SubhashHemanta Mukhopadhyay

Blue Line

Departure station

Maidan

underground

Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Instalações

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.

Instalações

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking