How long does it take from Central Park to Joka by metro?

The journey from Central Park to Joka takes approximately 50 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 20.35 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Central Park to Joka?

The token fare from Central Park to Joka is ₹30. With a smart card the fare is ₹27 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹27.

Which platform at Central Park for Joka?

At Central Park, 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 Central Park to Joka?

The last train from Central Park towards Howrah Maidan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Joka back towards Central Park departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Central Park to Joka?

There are 15 stops between Central Park and Joka on the Green Line. The stations are: Central Park, City Centre, Bengal Chemical, Salt Lake Stadium, Phoolbagan, Sealdah, Esplanade.

Central Park To Joka

ShortestShortest Route

Central Park

Platform 2·elevated·Green LineTowards Howrah Maidan

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

City Centre

+3.25 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Bengal Chemical

+6.5 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Phoolbagan

+12.98 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Sealdah

+16.23 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Esplanade

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground9.05 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

Rabindra Sarobar

+19.47 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Mahanayak Uttam Kumar

+22.24 min

2.77 min · 1.25 km

Netaji

Arrive Platform 1·elevated11.3 km

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

Last-mile connection needed

Bus / Auto / Taxi/Cab

No metro line directly serves Joka. Take the metro to Netaji, then catch a Bus, Auto, Taxi/Cab for the remaining 5.55 km (≈22 min) to reach Joka.

Netaji → Joka5.55 km≈22 min

Route on the map

FromTo

Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

20.35 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Central Park	05:00	23:00	Towards Howrah Maidan
Joka	05:00	23:00	Towards Central Park

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

₹30

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹27

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹27

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

2.75 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.26 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~81 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹30

Bike

₹132

Auto

₹274

Cab

₹498

Estimates for 20.35 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

JokaMajerhat

Green Line

Kavi SubhashHemanta Mukhopadhyay

Green Line

Departure station

Central Park

elevated

Central Park, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Joka

elevated

Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Joka main road· Joka♿

Joka bus stop· Joka♿

Check the direction board before entering the platform.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water