Howrah to Esplanade Metro Route
The Howrah to Esplanade metro route connects two of Kolkata’s busiest transport hubs: Howrah — the historic rail gateway on the west bank of the Hooghly — and Esplanade, the commercial heart of central Kolkata. This route is a critical commuter corridor serving daily travelers, office-goers and visitors accessing central city landmarks, bus terminals and tram intersections. Our page provides an interactive map showing the recommended route, live distance, and estimated travel time based on current routing data. It also calculates a quick, configurable fare estimate so you can plan expenses before you travel. The map is fully mobile-friendly: zoom, pan, tap markers to see station names, and view turn-by-turn route geometry. For ticketing, use the “Buy Ticket” action to jump to a ticketing partner or local vendor (link is configurable). This guide is ideal for first-time visitors, daily commuters, and content creators who want an embeddable map with structured FAQ data for SEO. Note that official fares and schedules are maintained by Kolkata Metro; this tool provides an estimate and visual route — for exact fare tables and train timings consult the metro operator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Howrah to Esplanade metro route?
The route distance and estimated travel time are displayed above and are obtained from a live routing response. Use the refresh button to update with latest routing data.
Is the fare shown the official metro fare?
No — this page shows an estimated fare based on distance. For official fares, check the Kolkata Metro fare chart or official ticketing kiosks.
Can I buy a ticket from this page?
The Buy Ticket button can be configured to redirect to your ticketing partner or vendor. Currently it is a placeholder that can be updated to an external service.
Does this route reflect real-time traffic or service disruptions?
Routing uses OSRM for route geometry and estimated duration; it doesn’t include live metro service disruptions. For service status, consult official Kolkata Metro updates.
Which stations are on this route?
Tap the route and markers on the map to view station names and additional info. This map shows a visual route between Howrah and Esplanade; station-level data can be added as needed.