How long does it take from Howrah Maidan to Girish Park by metro?

The journey from Howrah Maidan to Girish Park takes approximately 26 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 9.56 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Howrah Maidan to Girish Park?

The token fare from Howrah Maidan to Girish Park is ₹15. With a smart card the fare is ₹13 (save ₹2). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹13.

Which platform at Howrah Maidan for Girish Park?

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 Girish Park?

The last train from Howrah Maidan towards Howrah Maidan departs at 22:30 on weekdays. The last train from Girish Park back towards Howrah Maidan departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Howrah Maidan to Girish Park?

There are 7 stops between Howrah Maidan and Girish Park on the Green Line. The stations are: Howrah Maidan, Howrah, Mahakaran, Esplanade.

Howrah Maidan To Girish Park

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

Esplanade

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.53 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

Chandni Chowk

+2.79 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Central

+5.58 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Mahatma Gandhi Road

+8.35 min

2.77 min · 1.25 km

Girish Park

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.03 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

9.56 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Howrah Maidan	06:45	22:30	Towards Howrah Maidan
Girish Park	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

₹15

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹13

Save ₹2 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹13

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

1.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.59 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~38 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹15

Bike

₹68

Auto

₹144

Cab

₹260

Estimates for 9.56 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

Girish Park

underground

Girish Park, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water