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Esplanade Metro Station

এসপ্ল্যানেড · Interchange with Green Line

06:00 AM-11:00 PM4-10 minElevated₹5 - ₹30#12 of 26
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Chandni Chowk
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Park Street

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from Esplanade

Popular Routes from Esplanade

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

Nearby Places & Attractions

Top places within 5 km of Esplanade

Esplanade

Esplanade

Esplanade·2 min

Curzon Park

Curzon Park

Esplanade·4 min

New Market (Hogg Market)

New Market (Hogg Market)

Esplanade·5 min

K.C. Das (Esplanade)

K.C. Das (Esplanade)

Esplanade·5 min

Nahoum and Sons Bakery

Nahoum and Sons Bakery

Esplanade·5 min

Metropolitan Building

Metropolitan Building

Esplanade·5 min

Esplanade Mansions

Esplanade Mansions

Esplanade·5 min

Shaheed Minar

Shaheed Minar

Esplanade·5 min

View all 85 places near Esplanade →

Metro Lines at Esplanade

Blue Line (Line 1)

Dakshineswar ↔ Kavi Subhash · 31 km

View line →

Green Line (Line 2)

Salt Lake Sector V ↔ Howrah · 16.6 km

View line →

Esplanade is an interchange - switch between Blue Line (Line 1) and Green Line (Line 2) without exiting the paid area or buying a new ticket.

Connected Stations

All stations directly reachable from Esplanade on 2 lines.

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
Green Line (Line 2)· 12 stations
Salt Lake Sector VKarunamoyeeCentral ParkCity CentreBengal ChemicalSalt Lake StadiumPhoolbaganSealdahEsplanadeMahakaranHowrahHowrah Maidan

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

EsplanadeArea Guide - Food, Culture & Tips

Esplanade sits in Esplanade, served by Kolkata Metro's Blue Line (Line 1) and Green Line (Line 2). The streets around the station mix homes, small shops and quick auto-rickshaw connections to landmarks like Esplanade and Curzon Park. Its interchange between Blue Line (Line 1) and Green Line (Line 2) makes it a natural transit hub for commuters across the network.

Food & Eats

  • K.C. Das (Esplanade) · 5 min walk
  • Nahoum and Sons Bakery · 5 min walk
  • Aminia Restaurant · 6 min walk
  • Sabir’s Hotel · 6 min walk

Culture & Sights

  • Esplanade · 2 min walk
  • Metropolitan Building · 5 min walk
  • Esplanade Mansions · 5 min walk
  • Shaheed Minar · 5 min walk

Local Tips

  • •Use the interchange link to switch between Blue Line (Line 1) and Green Line (Line 2) - no need to exit.
  • •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 Esplanade

Esplanade is located on the Blue Line (Line 1) (Blue Line (Line 1)), one of Kolkata's operational metro corridors. It sits between Chandni Chowk and Park Street.

What makes Esplanade particularly useful is its interchange connection with Green Line. If you need to switch lines, this is where you'll do it - no need to exit or buy a new ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel Tips

  • •Switch to Green Line without exiting.
  • •Use a Smart Card for discounted fares and shorter queues.
  • •Avoid 7-10 AM and 5-9 PM for a more comfortable ride.
  • •Esplanade is just a short walk away.

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KolkataStationsEsplanade
Blue Line (Line 1)Interchange

Esplanade Metro Station

এসপ্ল্যানেড · Interchange with Green Line

06:00 AM-11:00 PM4-10 minElevated₹5 - ₹30#12 of 26
Previous
Chandni Chowk
Next
Park Street

Plan Your Journey

from Esplanade

Popular Routes from Esplanade

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

Nearby Places & Attractions

Top places within 5 km of Esplanade

Esplanade

Esplanade

Esplanade·2 min

Curzon Park

Curzon Park

Esplanade·4 min

New Market (Hogg Market)

New Market (Hogg Market)

Esplanade·5 min

K.C. Das (Esplanade)

K.C. Das (Esplanade)

Esplanade·5 min

Nahoum and Sons Bakery

Nahoum and Sons Bakery

Esplanade·5 min

Metropolitan Building

Metropolitan Building

Esplanade·5 min

Esplanade Mansions

Esplanade Mansions

Esplanade·5 min

Shaheed Minar

Shaheed Minar

Esplanade·5 min

View all 85 places near Esplanade →

Metro Lines at Esplanade

Blue Line (Line 1)

Dakshineswar ↔ Kavi Subhash · 31 km

View line →

Green Line (Line 2)

Salt Lake Sector V ↔ Howrah · 16.6 km

View line →

Esplanade is an interchange - switch between Blue Line (Line 1) and Green Line (Line 2) without exiting the paid area or buying a new ticket.

Connected Stations

All stations directly reachable from Esplanade on 2 lines.

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
Green Line (Line 2)· 12 stations
Salt Lake Sector VKarunamoyeeCentral ParkCity CentreBengal ChemicalSalt Lake StadiumPhoolbaganSealdahEsplanadeMahakaranHowrahHowrah Maidan

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

EsplanadeArea Guide - Food, Culture & Tips

Esplanade sits in Esplanade, served by Kolkata Metro's Blue Line (Line 1) and Green Line (Line 2). The streets around the station mix homes, small shops and quick auto-rickshaw connections to landmarks like Esplanade and Curzon Park. Its interchange between Blue Line (Line 1) and Green Line (Line 2) makes it a natural transit hub for commuters across the network.

Food & Eats

  • K.C. Das (Esplanade) · 5 min walk
  • Nahoum and Sons Bakery · 5 min walk
  • Aminia Restaurant · 6 min walk
  • Sabir’s Hotel · 6 min walk

Culture & Sights

  • Esplanade · 2 min walk
  • Metropolitan Building · 5 min walk
  • Esplanade Mansions · 5 min walk
  • Shaheed Minar · 5 min walk

Local Tips

  • •Use the interchange link to switch between Blue Line (Line 1) and Green Line (Line 2) - no need to exit.
  • •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 Esplanade

Esplanade is located on the Blue Line (Line 1) (Blue Line (Line 1)), one of Kolkata's operational metro corridors. It sits between Chandni Chowk and Park Street.

What makes Esplanade particularly useful is its interchange connection with Green Line. If you need to switch lines, this is where you'll do it - no need to exit or buy a new ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions

Travel Tips

  • •Switch to Green Line without exiting.
  • •Use a Smart Card for discounted fares and shorter queues.
  • •Avoid 7-10 AM and 5-9 PM for a more comfortable ride.
  • •Esplanade is just a short walk away.

Quick Links

Route PlannerFare ChartAll Blue Line (Line 1) StationsAll Stations
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Cities

  • Ahmedabad
  • Kolkata
  • Pune

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

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