Line 6 (Purple)
Kolkata • Est. 1984 • Operational
Kolkata Metro Lines
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Kolkata Metro History
Kolkata Metro holds the distinction of being India's first metro system, with its original North-South corridor opening in phases starting in 1984 — making it nearly two decades older than any other metro system on this site. It has historically been operated directly by Indian Railways rather than a dedicated state metro corporation, though newer lines involve Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC).
- India's first operational metro system, dating back to 1984
- The original Blue Line was, for many years, the country's only metro line
- Newer corridors including the East-West Metro (Green Line) run partly under the Hooghly River
Additional corridors have been under construction in phases for several years. Check official Kolkata Metro / KMRC announcements for current line status.
Interchange Stations
Line 6 (Purple) Stations
Top Attractions Near Kolkata Metro
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Victoria Memorial
0.36 km from Rabindra Sadan
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Howrah Bridge
0.81 km from Howrah
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Indian Museum
0.12 km from Park Street
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Belur Math
2.15 km from Baranagar
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Kalighat Temple
0.16 km from Kalighat
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple
0.16 km from Dakshineswar
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Science City
1.11 km from Beleghata
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New Market
0.38 km from Esplanade
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Eco Park
4.56 km from Salt Lake Sector V
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Kolkata Metro Smart Card
₹100
₹50
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₹50
Smart card for Kolkata Metro.
Other Ways to Travel: Tokens, QR Tickets & Passes
Metro Student Concession
Restricted to students up to Class XII (not college/university); confirm current terms with Metro Railway Kolkata as this figure is from 2023 reporting.
Metro Digital QR Ticket ("Aamar Kolkata Metro")
Lets riders travel without paper tickets, tokens or a smart card — announced via a Government of India press release.
Official sourceKolkata Metro Fare Chart 2026
Computed from live route data on this site — token fare for the longest same-line journey (Dakshineswar → Kavi Subhash, 1.2 km).
| Fare Type | Shortest Hop | Longest Same-Line Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Token / Cash | ₹2 | ₹2 |
| Smart Card SAVE ~10% | — | ₹2 |
Kolkata Metro Guide 2026
The Kolkata Metro Rail serves Kolkata with 47 stations across 3 lines, covering 42.7 km.
Places to Visit via Kolkata Metro
Kolkata Metro provides convenient access to popular attractions including Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, Park Street, Dakshineswar Temple, and more. Use the metro to avoid traffic and reach these destinations quickly.
Timings
Generally operates from 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Peak hours (8–10 AM, 5–7 PM): trains every 3–5 minutes. Off-peak: 5–10 minutes.
Fares
Distance-based fares range from ₹10 to ₹60. Smart card users get ~10% discount.