How long does it take from Bengal Chemical to Gitanjali by metro?

The journey from Bengal Chemical to Gitanjali takes approximately 49 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 19.84 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bengal Chemical to Gitanjali?

The token fare from Bengal Chemical to Gitanjali is ₹25. With a smart card the fare is ₹22 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹22.

Which platform at Bengal Chemical for Gitanjali?

At Bengal Chemical, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Howrah Maidan. Look for the electronic board showing "Howrah Maidan".

What is the last train from Bengal Chemical to Gitanjali?

The last train from Bengal Chemical towards Howrah Maidan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Gitanjali back towards Bengal Chemical departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Bengal Chemical to Gitanjali?

There are 15 stops between Bengal Chemical and Gitanjali on the Green Line. The stations are: Bengal Chemical, Salt Lake Stadium, Phoolbagan, Sealdah, Esplanade.

Bengal Chemical To Gitanjali

ShortestShortest Route

Bengal Chemical

Platform 2·elevated·Green LineTowards Howrah Maidan

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Salt Lake Stadium

+3.25 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Phoolbagan

+6.48 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Sealdah

+9.73 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Esplanade

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.03 km

First train: 06:45Last train: 22:30

interchange Esplanade — 5 min

Platform 3 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dakshineswar

+5 min

Esplanade

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Dakshineswar

First train: 06:45Last train: 22:30Doors open: right

Park Street

+2.77 min

2.77 min · 1.25 km

Maidan

+5.56 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Netaji

+25.03 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Masterda Surya Sen

+27.82 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Gitanjali

Arrive Platform 1·elevated13.81 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

49 min

Total time

stops

19.84 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bengal Chemical	05:00	23:00	Towards Howrah Maidan
Gitanjali	05:00	23:00	Towards Bengal Chemical

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

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹25

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹22

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹22

Save ₹3 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

2.68 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.23 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~79 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹25

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹268

Cab

₹486

Estimates for 19.84 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

DakshineswarKavi Subhash

Green Line

Howrah MaidanSalt Lake Sector V

Green Line

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Green Line

Kavi SubhashHemanta Mukhopadhyay

Green Line

Departure station

Bengal Chemical

elevated

Bengal Chemical, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Gitanjali

elevated

Gitanjali, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water