How long does it take from Howrah to Shyambazar by metro?

The journey from Howrah to Shyambazar takes approximately 28 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 10.56 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Howrah to Shyambazar?

The token fare from Howrah to Shyambazar 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 for Shyambazar?

At Howrah, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Salt Lake Sector V. Look for the electronic board showing "Salt Lake Sector V".

What is the last train from Howrah to Shyambazar?

The last train from Howrah towards Salt Lake Sector V departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shyambazar back towards Howrah departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Howrah to Shyambazar?

There are 8 stops between Howrah and Shyambazar on the Green Line. The stations are: Howrah, Mahakaran, Esplanade.

Howrah To Shyambazar

ShortestShortest Route

Howrah

Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Salt Lake Sector V

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

Mahakaran

+3.25 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Esplanade

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.02 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

Girish Park

+11.14 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Shovabazar–Sutanuti

+13.91 min

2.77 min · 1.25 km

Shyambazar

Arrive Platform 2·underground7.54 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

28 min

Total time

stops

10.56 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Howrah	05:00	23:00	Towards Salt Lake Sector V
Shyambazar	05:00	23:00	Towards Howrah

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

1.43 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.65 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~42 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹74

Auto

₹156

Cab

₹282

Estimates for 10.56 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Green Line

Howrah MaidanSalt Lake Sector V

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Green Line

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Green Line

Departure station

Howrah

underground

Howrah, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Shyambazar

underground

Shyambazar, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water