Trip Overview
How to reach Mahakaran (BBD Bagh) from VIP Bazar by metro? Board the metro from VIP Bazar station and travel through 20 intermediate stations on Kolkata Metro. During the journey, you will need to change trains at 2 interchange stations before reaching Mahakaran (BBD Bagh).
The approximate travel time between VIP Bazar and Mahakaran (BBD Bagh) is 50 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 24 Km. The first metro from VIP Bazar typically departs at 06:00 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:00 PM.
The estimated metro fare for this route is ₹70. Smart card users may receive discounted fares depending on the time of travel.
Station Intelligence
VIP Bazar Origin Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: orange-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- VIP Bazar
- Tagore Park
- EM Bypass
Mahakaran (BBD Bagh) Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: green-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Mahakaran
- BBD Bagh
- Writers Building
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (24 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹70 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹216 | ₹146 more |
| Auto | ₹336 | ₹266 more |
| Cab | ₹528 | ₹458 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) | ₹140 | ₹126 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹700 | ₹630 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹840 | ₹756 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹2800 | ₹2520 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹3360 | ₹3024 |
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
- 5.28 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 1.92 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~35 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~315 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.
- ▶ Long Journey Advisory: This trip takes over 40 minutes. Mobile network connectivity may drop intermittently on underground stretches. Ensure you have offline entertainment ready.
- ▶ 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.