Kolkata Metro

Esplanade to Kalighat Metro Route

Quick Route Summary (Direct Answer)

Metro journey from Esplanade to Kalighat, costs ₹15, takes ~14 minutes, across 7 stations, direct without interchange, on the Blue, covering ~5.25 km on Kolkata Metro.

Data checked: 28 Oct 2026 · Confirm on official metro site before travel Kolkata Metro official site

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Fare

₹15

Not published

Travel Time

Step-by-Step Route Guidance

LEG 1Board Blue Line

Towards Kavi Subhash (New Garia)

Esplanade(Start / Boarding)

Passes 5 intermediate stations:

1Park Street 2Maidan 3Rabindra Sadan

Gates & exits at Kalighat

Pick an exit for your destination landmark.

Entry — 3 entry gate(s)
Exit — 4 exit gate(s)
RAG — 4 reversible (entry/exit) gate(s)
Surface — 10 surface gate(s) for dispersal

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Gates & exits at Esplanade

Entry gates near your start landmark.

Entry — 4 entry gate(s)
Exit — 8 exit gate(s)
RAG — 13 reversible (entry/exit) gate(s)
Surface — 8 surface gate(s) for dispersal

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Stations on this trip

Esplanade station Kalighat station Kolkata Metro map Fare chart

Related routes in Kolkata Metro

Chandni Chowk to Esplanade Esplanade to Mahakaran Esplanade to Park Street Esplanade to Sealdah Jatin Das Park to Kalighat Kalighat to Rabindra Sarobar Dum Dum to Howrah Howrah to Sealdah

Kolkata Metro guides

Useful Kolkata Metro guides: fare chart, first & last train.

Fare chart

₹5–₹50

Token and Smart Card fares for common trips.

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First & last train

06:00 AM – 10:00 PM

First and last train timings for each station.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the metro fare from Esplanade to Kalighat?

The single-journey Token fare from Esplanade to Kalighat is ₹15.

How long does Esplanade to Kalighat take by metro?

The journey takes approximately 14 minutes across 7 stations on Kolkata Metro. It is a direct route with zero line changes.

How many stations between Esplanade and Kalighat?

This route covers about 7 stations over roughly 5.25 km (on the Blue) on Kolkata Metro.

What are the first and last train times at Esplanade?

First train at Esplanade is around 06:50 AM. Last train is around 09:40 PM. Confirm on the day of travel — timings can change.

Which exit should I take at Kalighat?

At Kalighat, available exits are: Entry — 3 entry gate(s); Exit — 4 exit gate(s); RAG — 4 reversible (entry/exit) gate(s); Surface — 10 surface gate(s) for dispersal.