Kolkata Metro Route Finder

The first train on the Blue Line starts at around 6:55 AM and the last train departs at 10:40 PM Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, services typically start later around 9:00 AM. Always verify via the official Metro Railway Kolkata app.

Kolkata Metro has the lowest starting fare in India at ₹5 for up to 2 km. Fares go up to ₹25 (Blue Line) or ₹30 (Green Line) for the longest distances. Smart Card users get a 10% bonus on every recharge. Tourist Smart Cards are available at ₹250 (1 day) and ₹550 (3 days) for unlimited rides.

The Green Line (East-West Metro, Line 2) features India's first underwater metro tunnel, running under the Hooghly River between Howrah and Mahakaran stations at a depth of about 13 metres below the riverbed.

Howrah Metro Station on the Green Line is the deepest metro station in India, built approximately 33 metres below the surface.

Board the Green Line from the Howrah Metro station, located adjacent to Howrah Railway Station. It directly connects to Esplanade and Salt Lake Sector V — with the underwater tunnel as a highlight of the journey.

The Sealdah metro station on the Green Line (Line 2) is directly integrated with the Sealdah Railway Station.

The major interchange stations are Esplanade (Blue & Green lines), Kavi Subhash (Blue & Orange lines), and Noapara (Blue & Yellow lines).

The Yellow Line directly connects to the airport at Jai Hind (Biman Bandar) station. Interchange from the Blue Line at Noapara to reach it.

Dakshineswar metro station on the Blue Line is a few minutes' walk from the temple.

Alight at Kalighat station on the Blue Line. The temple is about 10–15 minutes' walk or a short auto ride away.

Yes. Tourist Card I costs ₹250 and gives unlimited rides for 1 day. Tourist Card II costs ₹550 for 3 days. Both come with a refundable ₹60 security deposit and are ideal for visitors exploring the city.

Recharge via the official Metro Ride Kolkata app or the SBI portal. After online payment, tap your card at the Add Value Machine (AVM) at the station to update the balance. Smart Card gives a 10% bonus on every recharge.

Yes, paper QR tickets are available at station counters and mobile QR tickets can be generated via the official Metro Ride Kolkata app.

The Green Line (East-West Metro) directly connects to Salt Lake Sector V, the city's major IT hub.

The Hemanta Mukhopadhyay (Ruby) station on the Orange Line is situated right at Ruby Crossing, closest to Ruby Hospital and Acropolis Mall.

For Park Street, use the Park Street station on the Blue Line. For New Market / Dharmatala, Esplanade on the Blue / Green lines is the closest.

Maidan or Rabindra Sadan on the Blue Line are the closest stations to Victoria Memorial.

The Joka metro station on the Purple Line (Line 3) is closest to IIM Calcutta.

Kavi Subhash is commonly known as New Garia. Mahanayak Uttam Kumar is commonly known as Tollygunge.

Unlike Delhi Metro, Kolkata Metro does not have dedicated full coaches for women. However, specific seats in every coach are reserved for women, senior citizens, and differently-abled passengers.

Yes, passengers can carry baggage up to 15 kg. All luggage must pass through security screening at the station entrance.

No. Eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing paan are strictly prohibited inside metro trains and paid station areas.

Yes, all trains on the Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow, and Orange lines are fully air-conditioned.

The Orange Line (Line 6) runs from Kavi Subhash (New Garia) towards Beleghata via the EM Bypass. It is being expanded and will eventually connect to the Airport.

The Kolkata Metro is operated by Metro Railway, Kolkata — a zone of Indian Railways — making it unique among Indian metros. The East-West (Green Line) corridor is additionally managed by KMRC.

Yes, during Durga Puja (Mahasaptami to Mahanavami), special extended services run from 1:00 PM and continue until 4:00 AM the next day, making it convenient for pandal hopping.