Esplanade To Mahatma Gandhi Road
ShortestShortest Route
Esplanade
green interchange
Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Dakshineswar
First train: 06:45Last train: 22:30Doors open: right
Chandni Chowk
+2.79 min2.79 min · 1.26 km
Central
+5.58 min2.79 min · 1.26 km
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Arrive Platform 2·underground3.77 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
8 min
Total time
3
stops
3.77 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Esplanade | 06:45 | 22:30 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Road | 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
0.51 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.23 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~15 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹10
Bike
₹32
Auto
₹76
Cab
₹132
Estimates for 3.77 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Esplanade
Esplanade, Kolkata, West Bengal
Weekdays: 06:45 – 22:30(Sundays from 09:50)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Esplanade main road· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿
2
Esplanade bus stop· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿
3
Esplanade market side· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿
4
Esplanade station approach· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿
Check the direction board before entering the platform.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking
Arrival station
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kolkata, West Bengal
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water