Trip Overview
How to reach Satyajit Ray from VIP Bazar by metro? Board the metro from VIP Bazar station and travel through 4 intermediate stations on Kolkata Metro. This is a direct journey with no train changes required.
The approximate travel time between VIP Bazar and Satyajit Ray is 8 mins. The total distance covered on this metro route is approximately 4.8 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 ₹22. 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
Satyajit Ray Destination Station
- Station Type: Regular Station
- Lines Served: orange-kol
Nearby Areas & Landmarks
- Satyajit Ray (SRFTI)
- Panchasayar
- EM Bypass
Travel Cost vs Road
Estimated travel costs are calculated based on standardized distance metrics (4.8 km) and typical Indian city fares.
| Travel Mode | Est. Cost | Savings vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | ₹22 | — |
| Bike Taxi | ₹43 | ₹21 more |
| Auto | ₹67 | ₹45 more |
| Cab | ₹105 | ₹83 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) | ₹44 | ₹38 |
| Weekly (5 Days) | ₹220 | ₹190 |
| Weekly (6 Days) | ₹264 | ₹228 |
| Monthly (20 Days) | ₹880 | ₹760 |
| Monthly (24 Days) | ₹1056 | ₹912 |
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
- 1.06 kg CO₂
- Fuel Saved
- 0.38 Litres
- Time Saved vs Traffic
- ~5 mins
- Calories Burned
- ~91 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.