Chandni Chowk To Mahakaran
ShortestShortest Route
Chandni Chowk
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Kavi Subhash
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Esplanade
green interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground1.26 km
First train: 06:45Last train: 22:30
interchange Esplanade — 5 min
Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 3 Towards Howrah Maidan
Esplanade
blue interchange
Platform 3·underground·Green LineTowards Howrah Maidan
First train: 06:45Last train: 22:30Doors open: right
Mahakaran
Arrive Platform 2·underground1.51 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
11 min
Total time
2
stops
2.77 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Chandni Chowk | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Mahakaran | 05:00 | 23:00 |
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
₹10
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
₹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 guideTravel green
0.37 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.17 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~11 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹10
Bike
₹26
Auto
₹64
Cab
₹110
Estimates for 2.77 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
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Departure station
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk, Kolkata, West Bengal
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water
Arrival station
Mahakaran
Mahakaran, Kolkata, West Bengal
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water