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

The journey from Maidan to City Centre takes approximately 27 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 10.05 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Maidan to City Centre?

The token fare from 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 Maidan for City Centre?

At Maidan, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Dakshineswar. Look for the electronic board showing "Dakshineswar".

What is the last train from Maidan to City Centre?

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

How many stops from Maidan to City Centre?

There are 7 stops between Maidan and City Centre on the Blue Line. The stations are: Maidan, Park Street, Esplanade.

Maidan To City Centre

ShortestShortest Route

Maidan

Platform 2·underground·Blue LineTowards Dakshineswar

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

Park Street

+2.79 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Esplanade

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.51 km

First train: 06:45Last train: 22:30

interchange Esplanade — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 3 Towards Howrah Maidan

+5 min

Esplanade

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Green LineTowards Howrah Maidan

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

Sealdah

+3.25 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Phoolbagan

+6.5 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

Salt Lake Stadium

+9.73 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Bengal Chemical

+12.98 min

3.25 min · 1.51 km

City Centre

Arrive Platform 1·elevated7.54 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

27 min

Total time

stops

10.05 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Maidan	05:00	23:00	Towards Dakshineswar
City Centre	05:00	23:00	Towards 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

1.36 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.62 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~40 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹20

Bike

₹70

Auto

₹150

Cab

₹272

Estimates for 10.05 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Maidan

underground

Maidan, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

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