Trip Overview
How to reach Central from Jai Hind (Biman Bandar / Airport) by metro? Board the metro from Jai Hind (Biman Bandar / Airport) station and travel through 10 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 Jai Hind (Biman Bandar / Airport) and Central is 25 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 12 Km. The first metro from Jai Hind (Biman Bandar / Airport) typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹40. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
Jai Hind (Biman Bandar / Airport) Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: yellow-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Jai Hind
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
- Dum Dum
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 (12 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹40 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹108 | ₹68 more |
| Auto | ₹168 | ₹128 more |
| Cab | ₹264 | ₹224 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) | ₹80 | ₹72 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹400 | ₹360 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹480 | ₹432 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹1600 | ₹1440 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹1920 | ₹1728 |
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
- 2.64 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 0.96 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~17 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~175 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.