How long does it take from Satyajit Ray to Esplanade by metro?

The journey from Satyajit Ray to Esplanade takes approximately 47 minutes by Kolkata Metro, covering 18.93 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Satyajit Ray to Esplanade?

The token fare from Satyajit Ray to Esplanade is ₹25. With a smart card the fare is ₹22 (save ₹3). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹22.

Which platform at Satyajit Ray for Esplanade?

At Satyajit Ray, board from Platform 2 (elevated station). The train runs towards Kavi Subhash. Look for the electronic board showing "Kavi Subhash".

What is the last train from Satyajit Ray to Esplanade?

The last train from Satyajit Ray towards Kavi Subhash departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Esplanade back towards Satyajit Ray departs at 22:30.

How many stops from Satyajit Ray to Esplanade?

There are 15 stops between Satyajit Ray and Esplanade on the Orange Line. The stations are: Satyajit Ray, Kavi Subhash.

Satyajit Ray To Esplanade

ShortestShortest Route

Satyajit Ray

Platform 2·elevated·Orange LineTowards Kavi Subhash

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

Kavi Subhash

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·elevated1.35 km

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

interchange Kavi Subhash — 5 min

Platform 3 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Dakshineswar

+5 min

Kavi Subhash

orange interchange

Platform 1·elevated·Blue LineTowards Dakshineswar

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

Shahid Khudiram

+2.79 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Kavi Nazrul

+5.56 min

2.77 min · 1.25 km

Maidan

+33.38 min

2.77 min · 1.25 km

Park Street

+36.17 min

2.79 min · 1.26 km

Esplanade

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground17.58 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

18.93 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Satyajit Ray	05:00	23:00	Towards Kavi Subhash
Esplanade	06:45	22:30	Towards Satyajit Ray

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

₹25

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹22

Save ₹3 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹22

Save ₹3 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

2.56 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~76 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹25

Bike

₹124

Auto

₹258

Cab

₹466

Estimates for 18.93 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

DakshineswarKavi Subhash

Orange Line

Howrah MaidanSalt Lake Sector V

Orange Line

JokaMajerhat

Orange Line

Kavi SubhashHemanta Mukhopadhyay

Orange Line

Departure station

Satyajit Ray

elevated

Satyajit Ray, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Esplanade

underground

Esplanade, Kolkata, West Bengal

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Esplanade main road· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿

Esplanade bus stop· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿

Esplanade market side· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿

Esplanade station approach· Esplanade Bus Terminus, New Market♿

Check the direction board before entering the platform.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterATMParking