Ritwik Ghatak
Orange Line · Ritwik Ghatak
Orange
Line served
Through
Through station
Yes
Step-free access
2
Station entrances
About Ritwik Ghatak
Named after the influential Bengali filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak (1925–1976).
Where is Ritwik Ghatak?
Ritwik Ghatak station is located in East Kolkata. Coordinates: 22.5198°N, 88.4055°E.
Nearby attractions and services
Within a short walk of Ritwik Ghatak you have the following attractions and services.
Other stations on the Orange Line
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
Orange Line. Direct trains towards Kavi Subhash in one direction and Beleghata in the other. The adjacent stops are VIP Bazar and Barun Sengupta.
Buses and trams — Kolkata’s extensive WBTC bus and historic tram routes serve the roads around Ritwik Ghatak. 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 Ritwik Ghatak
Pick a destination and see exact travel time, transfers, fare and estimated arrival from Ritwik Ghatak.
🛤 Open route plannerCommon travel times from Ritwik Ghatak
| Destination | Time | Fare (token) |
|---|---|---|
| Esplanade | 44 min · 1 transfer | ₹30 |
| Park Street | 42 min · 1 transfer | ₹30 |
| Dum Dum | 60 min · 1 transfer | ₹30 |
| Kavi Subhash | 12 min | ₹15 |
| Kalighat | 32 min · 1 transfer | ₹30 |
| Howrah | 52 min · 2 transfers | ₹30 |
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