Esplanade metro station
Kolkata Metro interchange station on Blue Line and Green Line. First and last trains in each direction, how often they run and routes to popular stations.
First and last metro from Esplanade
| Line and direction | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Line towards Shahid Khudiram |
06:28 | 22:58 |
| Blue Line towards Dakshineshwar |
06:29 | 22:59 |
| Green Line towards Salt Lake Sector V |
06:07 | 22:37 |
| Green Line towards Howrah Maidan |
06:20 | 22:50 |
Worked out from the operator's first and last departures at each end of the line plus running time, so allow a few minutes either way. Confirm the last train at the station.
Metro from Esplanade to popular stations
| To | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Esplanade to Dakshineshwar | 28 min | Direct |
| Esplanade to Howrah Maidan | 7 min | Direct |
| Esplanade to Noapara | 21 min | Direct |
| Esplanade to Shahid Khudiram | 29 min | Direct |
| Esplanade to Baranagar | 25 min | Direct |
| Esplanade to Belgachia | 13 min | Direct |
| Esplanade to Dum Dum | 17 min | Direct |
| Esplanade to Dum Dum Cantonment | 29 min | 1 |
| Esplanade to Howrah | 5 min | Direct |
| Esplanade to Kalighat | 11 min | Direct |
Near Esplanade metro station
Other metro stations: Chandni Chowk 505 m, Mahakaran 936 m, Park Street 937 m, Central 1272 m, Maidan 1569 m
Straight-line distances; the walking route is longer.
Questions about Esplanade metro station
What time is the first metro from Esplanade?
The first train leaves Esplanade at about 06:28 towards Shahid Khudiram (Blue Line), 06:29 towards Dakshineshwar (Blue Line), 06:07 towards Salt Lake Sector V (Green Line) and 06:20 towards Howrah Maidan (Green Line). These times are worked out from the published first and last departures at each end of the line plus the running time to this station, so allow a few minutes either way.
What time is the last metro from Esplanade?
The last train leaves Esplanade at about 22:58 towards Shahid Khudiram (Blue Line), 22:59 towards Dakshineshwar (Blue Line), 22:37 towards Salt Lake Sector V (Green Line) and 22:50 towards Howrah Maidan (Green Line). Last trains are the ones most worth confirming at the station on the day.
Which metro line is Esplanade on?
Esplanade is on the Blue Line and the Green Line of the Kolkata Metro.
Is Esplanade an interchange station?
Yes. You can change between the Blue Line and Green Line at Esplanade.
Timings and fares: Metro Railway, Kolkata (Indian Railways) (official site), checked 2026-10-03. Times at intermediate stations are estimates. Station locations: OpenStreetMap contributors. Not affiliated with any metro operator.