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

The journey from Sakherbazar to Esplanade takes approximately 12 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 5.33 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sakherbazar to Esplanade?

The token fare from Sakherbazar to Esplanade 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 Sakherbazar for Esplanade?

At Sakherbazar, board from Platform 1 (elevated station). The train runs towards Majerhat. Look for the electronic board showing "Majerhat".

What is the last train from Sakherbazar to Esplanade?

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

How many stops from Sakherbazar to Esplanade?

There are 4 stops between Sakherbazar and Esplanade on the Purple Line. The stations are: Sakherbazar, Behala Chowrasta, Behala Bazar, Taratala, Majerhat.

Sakherbazar Para Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Sakherbazar

Plataforma 1·elevated·Purple LineSentido Majerhat

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

Behala Chowrasta

+2.92 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Behala Bazar

+5.84 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Taratala

+8.78 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Majerhat

Arrive Platform 1·elevated5.33 km

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

Last-mile connection needed

Bus / Auto / Taxi/Cab

No metro line directly serves Esplanade. Take the metro to Majerhat, then catch a Bus, Auto, Taxi/Cab for the remaining 5.7 km (≈22 min) to reach Esplanade.

Majerhat → Esplanade5.7 km≈22 min

Route on the map

DePara

Viagem num relance

12 min

Total time

paradas

5.33 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primeiro e último trem

Station	Primeiro trem	Último trem	Direction
Sakherbazar	05:00	23:00	Sentido Majerhat
Esplanade	06:45	22:30	Sentido Sakherbazar

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

₹15

Buy at counter or TVM

Cartão inteligente

₹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

Viagem verde

0.72 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~21 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparação de custos

Metro

₹15

Bike

₹42

Auto

₹94

Cab

₹168

Estimates for 5.33 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Perguntas frequentes

Rotas populares

DakshineswarKavi Subhash

Purple Line

Howrah MaidanSalt Lake Sector V

Purple Line

JokaMajerhat

Purple Line

Kavi SubhashHemanta Mukhopadhyay

Purple Line

Departure station

Sakherbazar

elevated

Sakherbazar, 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