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VIP Bazar → Esplanade

View the reverse direction: Esplanade → VIP Bazar
Best Route via Kavi Subhash
Journey time
49 min
Fare (token)
₹40.00
Interchanges
1
Distance
23.3 km
VIP Bazar
Hemanta Mukhopadhyay
Kavi Sukanta
Jyotirindra Nandi
Satyajit Ray
Kavi Subhash
Shahid Khudiram
Kavi Nazrul
Gitanjali
Masterda Surya Sen
Netaji
Mahanayak Uttam Kumar
Rabindra Sarobar
Kalighat
Jatin Das Park
Netaji Bhavan
Rabindra Sadan
Maidan
Park Street
Esplanade

Journey steps

  1. 1

    Step 1 - Take the Orange Line

    VIP Bazar to Kavi Subhash · 6 stations

    Change lines at Kavi Subhash
  2. 2

    Step 2 - Take the Blue Line

    Kavi Subhash to Esplanade · 15 stations

Stations en route
20
Journey time
49 min
Interchanges
1
Distance
23.3 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 | 11:51 AM 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 | 11:51 AM Towards Dakshineswar

Sun & holidays

Orange Line

Kavi Subhash

First Train | 8:00 AM Towards Beleghata

Last Train | 8:05 PM Towards Beleghata

Every 25 min (off-peak)

Mon-Sat

Beleghata

First Train | 8:00 AM Towards Kavi Subhash

Last Train | 8:05 PM Towards Kavi Subhash

Every 25 min (off-peak)

Mon-Sat

Timings may change on Sundays and public holidays.

Fare breakdown

Token₹40.00
Smart card₹32.00

Stations en route

  1. 1 VIP Bazar
  2. 2 Hemanta Mukhopadhyay
  3. 3 Kavi Sukanta
  4. 4 Jyotirindra Nandi
  5. 5 Satyajit Ray
  6. 6 Kavi Subhash Junction
  7. 7 Shahid Khudiram
  8. 8 Kavi Nazrul
  9. 9 Gitanjali
  10. 10 Masterda Surya Sen
  11. 11 Netaji
  12. 12 Mahanayak Uttam Kumar
  13. 13 Rabindra Sarobar
  14. 14 Kalighat
  15. 15 Jatin Das Park
  16. 16 Netaji Bhavan
  17. 17 Rabindra Sadan
  18. 18 Maidan
  19. 19 Park Street
  20. 20 Esplanade Junction

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from VIP Bazar to Esplanade?

The journey from VIP Bazar to Esplanade takes approximately 49 minutes via 1 interchange(s).

What is the fare from VIP Bazar to Esplanade?

The token fare is ₹40.00, or ₹32.00 with a smart card.

How many interchanges are there from VIP Bazar to Esplanade?

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

Is the Esplanade to VIP Bazar journey the same?

First and last train times can differ by direction - see the Esplanade to VIP Bazar route page for that direction's specifics.

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