Trip Overview
How to reach Salt Lake Sector V from Esplanade by metro? Board the metro from Esplanade station and travel through 8 intermediate stations on Kolkata Metro. This is a direct journey with no train changes required.
The approximate travel time between Esplanade and Salt Lake Sector V is 16 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 9.6 Km. The first metro from Esplanade 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
Esplanade Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: blue-kol, green-kol, purple-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Esplanade
- Maidan
- Dalhousie Square
Salt Lake Sector V Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: green-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Salt Lake Sector V
- IT Hub
- Ecospace
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
- ~11 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~147 kcal
Pro-Tips for this Route
- ▶ 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.