Mahatma Gandhi Road
Blue Line · M.G. Road · Burrabazar wholesale market
Blue
Line served
Through
One of the original 1984 stations
Yes
Step-free access
2
Station entrances
About Mahatma Gandhi Road
Mahatma Gandhi Road is one of the busiest underground stations on Blue Line, serving the famous Burrabazar wholesale market — Asia's largest wholesale trade hub. From textiles to spices, metalware to the historic Tagore family residence at Jorasanko nearby, this is the commercial heart of old Kolkata.
Where is Mahatma Gandhi Road?
Mahatma Gandhi Road station is located in M.G. Road. Coordinates: 22.5800°N, 88.3592°E.
Nearby attractions and services
Within a short walk of Mahatma Gandhi Road 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 Girish Park and Central.
Buses and trams — Kolkata’s extensive WBTC bus and historic tram routes serve the roads around Mahatma Gandhi Road. 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 Mahatma Gandhi Road
Pick a destination and see exact travel time, transfers, fare and estimated arrival from Mahatma Gandhi Road.
🛤 Open route plannerCommon travel times from Mahatma Gandhi Road
| Destination | Time | Fare (token) |
|---|---|---|
| Esplanade | 6 min | ₹10 |
| Park Street | 8 min | ₹10 |
| Dum Dum | 10 min | ₹10 |
| Kavi Subhash | 34 min | ₹30 |
| Kalighat | 18 min | ₹20 |
| Howrah | 14 min · 1 transfer | ₹10 |
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