Esplanade
Blue + Green Lines · Esplanade · Kolkata’s central interchange
Blue + Green
Line served
Interchange
Interchange · Blue ↔ Green
Yes
Step-free access
4
Station entrances
About Esplanade
Esplanade is the central interchange of Kolkata Metro — the only station where the Blue Line meets the Green Line (East-West). It opened with the Blue Line in 1984; the Green Line platform opened on 22 August 2025.
The neighborhood (historically Dharmatala) is the commercial heart of Kolkata. The Maidan, Victoria Memorial, New Market, and Park Street are all easily reachable.
Where is Esplanade?
Esplanade station is located in Esplanade / Dharmatala. Coordinates: 22.5645°N, 88.3500°E.
Nearby attractions and services
Within a short walk of Esplanade 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
Interchange station. Esplanade connects the Blue Line and Green Line. Follow the colour-coded signs through the linking concourse to change between the two lines — allow a few minutes for the transfer.
Buses and trams — Kolkata’s extensive WBTC bus and historic tram routes serve the roads around Esplanade. 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 Esplanade
Pick a destination and see exact travel time, transfers, fare and estimated arrival from Esplanade.
🛤 Open route plannerCommon travel times from Esplanade
| Destination | Time | Fare (token) |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | 2 min | ₹5 |
| Dum Dum | 16 min | ₹20 |
| Kavi Subhash | 28 min | ₹30 |
| Kalighat | 12 min | ₹15 |
| Howrah | 4 min | ₹5 |
| Salt Lake Sector V | 16 min | ₹20 |
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