Maidan
Blue Line · Maidan · central green & Victoria Memorial
Blue
Line served
Through
One of the original 1984 stations
Yes
Step-free access
2
Station entrances
About Maidan
Maidan is the metro stop for Kolkata's vast central green expanse — the city's "lungs". The Maidan covers over 1,000 acres and hosts cricket grounds, the Royal Calcutta Turf Club, and the iconic Victoria Memorial.
Where is Maidan?
Maidan station is located in Maidan. Coordinates: 22.5478°N, 88.3517°E.
Nearby attractions and services
Within a short walk of Maidan 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 Park Street and Rabindra Sadan.
Buses and trams — Kolkata’s extensive WBTC bus and historic tram routes serve the roads around Maidan. 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 Maidan
Pick a destination and see exact travel time, transfers, fare and estimated arrival from Maidan.
🛤 Open route plannerCommon travel times from Maidan
| Destination | Time | Fare (token) |
|---|---|---|
| Esplanade | 4 min | ₹5 |
| Park Street | 2 min | ₹5 |
| Dum Dum | 20 min | ₹20 |
| Kavi Subhash | 24 min | ₹25 |
| Kalighat | 8 min | ₹10 |
| Howrah | 12 min · 1 transfer | ₹10 |
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