Canonical Route & Live Fare

EsplanadeNoapara

Metro from Esplanade to Noapara, costs about ₹20 (≈₹18 with Smart Card), takes roughly 20 minutes, across 10 stations, covering about 10.17 km on Kolkata Metro Metro.

Data checked: 16 Sept 2026 · Confirm on official metro apps before travel

Change Stations

Fare

₹20

₹18 with Smart Card

Travel Time

20 min

Approx. journey time

Stations

Total stops on route

Interchanges

Direct Train

First Train

06:50 AM

At Esplanade

Last Train

09:40 PM

At Esplanade

Step-by-Step Route Guidance

LEG 1Board Blue Line

Towards Dakshineswar

Esplanade(Start / Boarding)

Passes 8 intermediate stations:

1Chandni Chowk 2Central 3Mahatma Gandhi Road 4Girish Park 5Shobhabazar Sutanuti 6Shyambazaar 7Belgachhia 8Dum Dum

Noapara(Destination Arrival)

Gates & exits at Noapara

Pick an exit for your destination landmark.

RAG — 8 reversible (entry/exit) gate(s)
Surface — 5 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 Noapara station Fare chart

Related routes in Kolkata Metro

Chandni Chowk to Esplanade Esplanade to Mahakaran Esplanade to Park Street Esplanade to Sealdah Baranagar to Noapara Dum Dum to Noapara Esplanade to Kavi Subhash (New Garia)Kavi Subhash (New Garia) to Noapara

Kolkata Metro metro guides

Useful Kolkata Metro 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 Noapara?

The token fare is about ₹20. With a Smart Card it is about ₹18.

How long does Esplanade to Noapara take by metro?

The trip usually takes about 20 minutes across 10 stations.

How many stations between Esplanade and Noapara?

This route covers about 10 stations over roughly 10.17 km on Kolkata Metro 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 Noapara?

At Noapara, available exits are: RAG — 8 reversible (entry/exit) gate(s); Surface — 5 surface gate(s) for dispersal.