Trip Overview
How to reach Central from Dum Dum Cantonment by metro? Board the metro from Dum Dum Cantonment station and travel through 8 intermediate stations on Kolkata Metro. During the journey, you will need to change train at 1 interchange station before reaching Central.
The approximate travel time between Dum Dum Cantonment and Central is 21 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 9.6 Km. The first metro from Dum Dum Cantonment typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹34. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
Dum Dum Cantonment Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: yellow-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Dum Dum Cantonment
- Gora Bazar
- Nagerbazar
Central Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Central Station
- Lalbazar
- Esplanade
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (9.6 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹34 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹86 | ₹52 more |
| Auto | ₹134 | ₹100 more |
| Cab | ₹211 | ₹177 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) | ₹68 | ₹60 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹340 | ₹300 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹408 | ₹360 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹1360 | ₹1200 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹1632 | ₹1440 |
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
- 2.11 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 0.77 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~14 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~147 kcal
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ Interchange Navigation: You have 1 interchange. 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.