Nearest metro station to Writers' Building, Kolkata
Mahakaran is the nearest metro station to Writers' Building, about 199 m away, a walk of roughly 3 minutes.
Metro stations near Writers' Building
| Station | Distance | First / last metro |
|---|---|---|
| Mahakaran Green Line |
199 m 3 min walk |
06:05 to 22:51 |
| Chandni Chowk Blue Line |
870 m 15 min walk |
06:27 to 23:00 |
| Central Blue Line |
941 m 16 min walk |
06:25 to 23:02 |
| Esplanade Blue LineGreen Line |
1.1 km 19 min walk |
06:07 to 22:59 |
Straight-line distance from the Writers' Building map point; the walk along roads is longer, so walking times are estimates.
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Metro to Mahakaran (for Writers' Building) from popular stations
| From | Time | Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Dakshineshwar to Mahakaran | 34 min | 1 |
| Howrah Maidan to Mahakaran | 5 min | Direct |
| Noapara to Mahakaran | 27 min | 1 |
| Shahid Khudiram to Mahakaran | 34 min | 1 |
| Baranagar to Mahakaran | 31 min | 1 |
| Belgachia to Mahakaran | 19 min | 1 |
Nearest railway station to Writers' Building
| Railway station | Distance | Trains |
|---|---|---|
| Benoy Badal Dinesh Bag (BBDB) | 0.5 km | 30 |
| Eden Gardens (EDG) | 1.4 km | 26 |
| Howrah Jn (HWH) | 1.5 km | 712 |
Straight-line distance. Train counts are trains that stop at the station in our timetable.
Questions about getting to Writers' Building
Which is the nearest metro station to Writers' Building?
Mahakaran on the Green Line (Kolkata Metro) is the nearest metro station to Writers' Building, about 199 m away in a straight line, roughly a 3 minute walk.
Is there another metro station near Writers' Building?
Yes. Chandni Chowk is about 870 m away (Kolkata Metro).
Which is the nearest railway station to Writers' Building?
Benoy Badal Dinesh Bag (BBDB) is the nearest railway station, about 0.5 km away, with 30 trains stopping there.
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.
Place location: OpenStreetMap.