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Central → City Center

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Best Route via Esplanade
Journey time
22 min
Fare (token)
₹20.00
Interchanges
1
Distance
9 km
Central
Chandni Chowk
Esplanade
Sealdah
Phoolbagan
Salt Lake Stadium
Bengal Chemical
City Center

Journey steps

  1. 1

    Step 1 - Take the Blue Line

    Central to Esplanade · 3 stations

    Change lines at Esplanade
  2. 2

    Step 2 - Take the Green Line

    Esplanade to City Center · 6 stations

Stations en route
8
Journey time
22 min
Interchanges
1
Distance
9 km

First & last train

Blue Line

Dakshineswar

First Train | 6:55 AM Towards Kavi Subhash

Last Train | 9:33 PM Towards Kavi Subhash

Mon-Sat

Dakshineswar

First Train | 9:00 AM Towards Kavi Subhash

Last Train | 12:55 PM Towards Kavi Subhash

Sun & holidays

Kavi Subhash

First Train | 6:50 AM Towards Dakshineswar

Last Train | 9:30 PM Towards Dakshineswar

Mon-Sat

Kavi Subhash

First Train | 9:00 AM Towards Dakshineswar

Last Train | 12:55 PM Towards Dakshineswar

Sun & holidays

Green Line

Howrah Maidan

First Train | 7:00 AM Towards Salt Lake Sector-V

Last Train | 10:00 PM Towards Salt Lake Sector-V

Every 8 min (peak)

Mon-Sat

Howrah Maidan

First Train | 9:00 AM Towards Salt Lake Sector-V

Last Train | 10:45 PM Towards Salt Lake Sector-V

Sun & holidays

Salt Lake Sector-V

First Train | 7:00 AM Towards Howrah Maidan

Last Train | 10:00 PM Towards Howrah Maidan

Every 8 min (peak)

Mon-Sat

Salt Lake Sector-V

First Train | 9:02 AM Towards Howrah Maidan

Last Train | 10:47 PM Towards Howrah Maidan

Sun & holidays

Timings may change on Sundays and public holidays.

Fare breakdown

Token₹20.00
Smart card₹16.00

Stations en route

  1. 1 Central
  2. 2 Chandni Chowk
  3. 3 Esplanade Junction
  4. 4 Sealdah
  5. 5 Phoolbagan
  6. 6 Salt Lake Stadium
  7. 7 Bengal Chemical
  8. 8 City Center

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Central to City Center?

The journey from Central to City Center takes approximately 22 minutes via 1 interchange(s).

What is the fare from Central to City Center?

The token fare is ₹20.00, or ₹16.00 with a smart card.

How many interchanges are there from Central to City Center?

You'll need 1 interchange(s) to complete this journey.

Is the City Center to Central journey the same?

First and last train times can differ by direction - see the City Center to Central route page for that direction's specifics.

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