How long does it take from Howrah Maidan to City Centre by metro?

The journey from Howrah Maidan to City Centre takes approximately 26 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 12.07 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Howrah Maidan to City Centre?

The token fare from Howrah Maidan to City Centre is ₹20. With a smart card the fare is ₹18 (save ₹2). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹18.

Which platform at Howrah Maidan for City Centre?

At Howrah Maidan, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Howrah Maidan. Look for the electronic board showing "Howrah Maidan".

What is the last train from Howrah Maidan to City Centre?

The last train from Howrah Maidan towards Howrah Maidan departs at 22:30 on weekdays. The last train from City Centre back towards Howrah Maidan departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Howrah Maidan to City Centre?

There are 8 stops between Howrah Maidan and City Centre on the Green Line. The stations are: Howrah Maidan, Howrah, Mahakaran, Esplanade, Sealdah, Phoolbagan, Salt Lake Stadium, Bengal Chemical, City Centre.

Howrah Maidan To City Centre

ShortestShortest Route

Howrah Maidan

Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Howrah Maidan

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

Howrah

+3.25 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Mahakaran

+6.5 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Salt Lake Stadium

+19.48 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Bengal Chemical

+22.73 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

City Centre

Arrive Platform 1·elevated12.07 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

26 min

Total time

stops

12.07 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Howrah Maidan	06:45	22:30	Towards Howrah Maidan
City Centre	05:00	23:00	Towards Howrah Maidan

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

₹20

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹18

Save ₹2 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹18

Save ₹2 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

1.63 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.75 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~48 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹82

Auto

₹174

Cab

₹316

Estimates for 12.07 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Howrah Maidan

underground

Howrah Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Howrah Maidan main road· Howrah Maidan♿

Howrah Maidan bus stop· Howrah Maidan♿

Check the direction board before entering the platform.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

City Centre

elevated

City Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water