Central
Blue Line · Central · BBD Bagh / Dalhousie Square
Blue
Line served
Through
One of the original 1984 stations
Yes
Step-free access
2
Station entrances
About Central
Central serves the heart of the commercial and judicial district. Close to the Calcutta High Court, General Post Office, and BBD Bagh (Dalhousie Square) — the colonial-era centre with the iconic Writers' Building.
Where is Central?
Central station is located in Central Kolkata. Coordinates: 22.5750°N, 88.3565°E.
Nearby attractions and services
Within a short walk of Central you have the following attractions and services.
Other stations on the Blue Line
Blue Line · Dakshineswar ↔ Kavi Subhash
Services and accessibility
All Kolkata Metro stations including this one are wheelchair-accessible with tactile paving, lifts and dedicated staff. Below the full list of on-station services.
Connections and transfers
Blue Line. Direct trains towards Dakshineswar in one direction and Kavi Subhash in the other. The adjacent stops are Mahatma Gandhi Road and Chandni Chowk.
Buses and trams — Kolkata’s extensive WBTC bus and historic tram routes serve the roads around Central. Look for the signposted stops at the station entrances.
Autos, app cabs and taxis — shared auto-rickshaws, yellow taxis and app cabs (Ola, Uber) are readily available at every entrance for short hops to areas off the metro alignment.
Tickets — buy a token or tap your Metro Smart Card at the gate, or scan a QR ticket from the Aamar Kolkata Metro app. See our Fares & tickets page.
Plan your journey from Central
Pick a destination and see exact travel time, transfers, fare and estimated arrival from Central.
🛤 Open route plannerCommon travel times from Central
| Destination | Time | Fare (token) |
|---|---|---|
| Esplanade | 4 min | ₹5 |
| Park Street | 6 min | ₹10 |
| Dum Dum | 12 min | ₹15 |
| Kavi Subhash | 32 min | ₹30 |
| Kalighat | 16 min | ₹20 |
| Howrah | 12 min · 1 transfer | ₹10 |
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