Trip Overview
How to reach Dum Dum Cantonment from City Centre by metro? Board the metro from City Centre station and travel through 15 intermediate stations on Kolkata Metro. During the journey, you will need to change trains at 2 interchange stations before reaching Dum Dum Cantonment.
The approximate travel time between City Centre and Dum Dum Cantonment is 40 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 18 Km. The first metro from City Centre typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹55. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
City Centre Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: green-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- City Centre
- Salt Lake
- Bidhannagar
Dum Dum Cantonment Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: yellow-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Dum Dum Cantonment
- Gora Bazar
- Nagerbazar
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (18 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹55 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹162 | ₹107 more |
| Auto | ₹252 | ₹197 more |
| Cab | ₹396 | ₹341 more |
Pre-calculated Pass Fares
Calculations represent daily, weekly, and monthly round-trips (up and down) for a single commuter.
| Period (Up & Down) | Token Fare | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|
| Daily (1 Day) | ₹110 | ₹98 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹550 | ₹490 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹660 | ₹588 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹2200 | ₹1960 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹2640 | ₹2352 |
Smart Commute Impact
These environmental and health figures are estimates comparing this specific metro route to driving a standard petrol vehicle in typical city traffic.
- Carbon Saved
- 3.96 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 1.44 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~28 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~245 kcal
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ Interchange Navigation: You have 2 interchanges. Follow the colored footprint stickers on the floor at the interchange stations for the quickest walking path between lines.
- ▶ Off-Peak Fare Hack: Smart Card users receive an *additional* 10% discount on journeys starting during off-peak hours (6 AM to 8 AM, 12 PM to 5 PM, and 9 PM onwards).
- ▶ Women's Safety & Coach: The first coach in the moving direction of the train is strictly reserved for women passengers. Male passengers are liable for a ₹250 fine if found in this coach.