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Blue Line (Line 1)

Central Metro Station

সেন্ট্রাল

06:00 AM-11:00 PM4-10 minElevated₹5 - ₹30#10 of 26
Previous
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Next
Chandni Chowk

Plan Your Journey

from Central

Popular Routes from Central

Central → Esplanade
Central → Park Street
Central → Howrah
Central → Kalighat
Central → Dakshineswar
Central → Rabindra Sadan
Central → Maidan

Nearby Places & Attractions

Top places within 5 km of Central

Bow Barracks

Bow Barracks

Central·8 min

Indian Coffee House (Heritage Walk)

Indian Coffee House (Heritage Walk)

Central·8 min

Nakhoda Mosque

Nakhoda Mosque

Central·15 min

Aminia Restaurant

Aminia Restaurant

Esplanade·484 m

Sabir’s Hotel

Sabir’s Hotel

Esplanade·516 m

Asiatic Society

Asiatic Society

Park Street·588 m

Nizam’s

Nizam’s

Esplanade·768 m

Curzon Park

Curzon Park

Esplanade·837 m

View all 78 places near Central →

Metro Lines at Central

Blue Line (Line 1)

Dakshineswar ↔ Kavi Subhash · 31 km

View line →

Connected Stations

All stations directly reachable from Central on this line.

Blue Line (Line 1)· 26 stations
DakshineswarBaranagarNoaparaDum DumBelgachhiaShyambazarShobhabazar SutanutiGirish ParkMahatma Gandhi RoadCentralChandni ChowkEsplanadePark StreetMaidanRabindra SadanNetaji BhavanJatin Das ParkKalighatRabindra SarobarMahanayak Uttam KumarNetajiMasterda Surya SenGitanjaliKavi NazrulShahid KhudiramKavi Subhash

Train Timings

First Train

06:00 AM

Frequency

4-10 min

Last Train

11:00 PM

Peak: 4 (7-10 AM, 5-9 PM)·Off-peak: 10 min

Station Facilities

Ticket CounterSmart Card RechargeParkingElevator AccessRestroomsSecurity Screening

CentralArea Guide - Food, Culture & Tips

Central sits in Esplanade, served by Kolkata Metro's Blue Line (Line 1). The streets around the station mix homes, small shops and quick auto-rickshaw connections to landmarks like Bow Barracks and Indian Coffee House (Heritage Walk).

Food & Eats

  • Aminia Restaurant · 6 min walk
  • Sabir’s Hotel · 6 min walk
  • Nizam’s · 8 min walk
  • Nahoum and Sons Bakery · 5 min walk

Culture & Sights

  • Bow Barracks · 8 min walk
  • Indian Coffee House (Heritage Walk) · 8 min walk
  • Nakhoda Mosque · 15 min walk
  • Asiatic Society · 4 min walk

Local Tips

  • •Tap a Smart Card for 10% off and faster gates.
  • •Avoid 7-10 AM and 5-9 PM weekdays for a calmer ride.
  • •Autos and ride-share queues are right outside the main exit gate.

About Central

Central is located on the Blue Line (Line 1) (Blue Line (Line 1)), one of Kolkata's operational metro corridors. It sits between Mahatma Gandhi Road and Chandni Chowk.

The station follows Kolkata Metro's standard layout - entry gates at street level, ticket counters and machines in the concourse, and platforms accessible via escalators, stairs, or lifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel Tips

  • •Use a Smart Card for discounted fares and shorter queues.
  • •Avoid 7-10 AM and 5-9 PM for a more comfortable ride.
  • •Bow Barracks is just a short walk away.

Quick Links

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KolkataStationsCentral
Blue Line (Line 1)

Central Metro Station

সেন্ট্রাল

06:00 AM-11:00 PM4-10 minElevated₹5 - ₹30#10 of 26
Previous
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Next
Chandni Chowk

Plan Your Journey

from Central

Popular Routes from Central

Central → Esplanade
Central → Park Street
Central → Howrah
Central → Kalighat
Central → Dakshineswar
Central → Rabindra Sadan
Central → Maidan

Nearby Places & Attractions

Top places within 5 km of Central

Bow Barracks

Bow Barracks

Central·8 min

Indian Coffee House (Heritage Walk)

Indian Coffee House (Heritage Walk)

Central·8 min

Nakhoda Mosque

Nakhoda Mosque

Central·15 min

Aminia Restaurant

Aminia Restaurant

Esplanade·484 m

Sabir’s Hotel

Sabir’s Hotel

Esplanade·516 m

Asiatic Society

Asiatic Society

Park Street·588 m

Nizam’s

Nizam’s

Esplanade·768 m

Curzon Park

Curzon Park

Esplanade·837 m

View all 78 places near Central →

Metro Lines at Central

Blue Line (Line 1)

Dakshineswar ↔ Kavi Subhash · 31 km

View line →

Connected Stations

All stations directly reachable from Central on this line.

Blue Line (Line 1)· 26 stations
DakshineswarBaranagarNoaparaDum DumBelgachhiaShyambazarShobhabazar SutanutiGirish ParkMahatma Gandhi RoadCentralChandni ChowkEsplanadePark StreetMaidanRabindra SadanNetaji BhavanJatin Das ParkKalighatRabindra SarobarMahanayak Uttam KumarNetajiMasterda Surya SenGitanjaliKavi NazrulShahid KhudiramKavi Subhash

Train Timings

First Train

06:00 AM

Frequency

4-10 min

Last Train

11:00 PM

Peak: 4 (7-10 AM, 5-9 PM)·Off-peak: 10 min

Station Facilities

Ticket CounterSmart Card RechargeParkingElevator AccessRestroomsSecurity Screening

CentralArea Guide - Food, Culture & Tips

Central sits in Esplanade, served by Kolkata Metro's Blue Line (Line 1). The streets around the station mix homes, small shops and quick auto-rickshaw connections to landmarks like Bow Barracks and Indian Coffee House (Heritage Walk).

Food & Eats

  • Aminia Restaurant · 6 min walk
  • Sabir’s Hotel · 6 min walk
  • Nizam’s · 8 min walk
  • Nahoum and Sons Bakery · 5 min walk

Culture & Sights

  • Bow Barracks · 8 min walk
  • Indian Coffee House (Heritage Walk) · 8 min walk
  • Nakhoda Mosque · 15 min walk
  • Asiatic Society · 4 min walk

Local Tips

  • •Tap a Smart Card for 10% off and faster gates.
  • •Avoid 7-10 AM and 5-9 PM weekdays for a calmer ride.
  • •Autos and ride-share queues are right outside the main exit gate.

About Central

Central is located on the Blue Line (Line 1) (Blue Line (Line 1)), one of Kolkata's operational metro corridors. It sits between Mahatma Gandhi Road and Chandni Chowk.

The station follows Kolkata Metro's standard layout - entry gates at street level, ticket counters and machines in the concourse, and platforms accessible via escalators, stairs, or lifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel Tips

  • •Use a Smart Card for discounted fares and shorter queues.
  • •Avoid 7-10 AM and 5-9 PM for a more comfortable ride.
  • •Bow Barracks is just a short walk away.

Quick Links

Route PlannerFare ChartAll Blue Line (Line 1) StationsAll Stations
RailMetroRoute.com

Metro and suburban rail guides for cities across India and the world.

Cities

  • Ahmedabad
  • Kolkata
  • Pune

Explore

  • Stations Near Me
  • Route Planner
  • Fare Chart
  • Metro Stations
  • Metro Lines
  • Travel Guide
  • Day Trips

About

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Contact

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