From Salt Lake Sector V Station to Dakshineswar Station Route
Step-by-Step Station Timeline
19 stationsTransferBlue LinePF2TowardsDakshineswarTransfer Info
Follow overhead signs to Platform 2 (Blue Line) via the underground paid concourse (~3–5 mins walk).
Route Summary & Travel Overview
To reach Dakshineswar from Salt Lake Sector V, board the train at Salt Lake Sector V station heading towards Howrah Maidan on the Green Line. The track covers approximately 23.8 km spanning 19 station stops (including 18 intermediate stops).
This commute requires 1 train transfer. Follow illuminated concourse junction signs and platform directions to switch trains smoothly. The overall journey time is roughly 44 minutes.
A single journey token costs ₹25, while commuters using a Kolkata Metro Smart Card pay a discounted fare of ₹25 with bonus digital recharge credits. You can also generate instant paperless QR tickets through the official Aamar Kolkata Metro app with zero extra convenience charges (plus an exclusive 5% discount on all Blue Line journeys).
Trains run at high frequency every 5 to 10 minutes during peak commute hours. Dedicated female coach reservations are situated at the front of each train, and accessible boarding ramps assist senior citizens and Divyangjan passengers throughout the journey.
Travel Cost & Road Mode Comparison
Rapid metro rail vs roadway alternatives for approx 23.8 km.
Pre-Calculated Commuter Fare Table (Salt Lake Sector V to Dakshineswar)
Compare physical counter token costs with Smart Card & Aamar Kolkata Metro App digital fares.
| Commute Duration | Trips | Counter Token | Smart Card | Aamar Kolkata Metro App (QR) | Commuter Profit / Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Journey | 1 trip | ₹25 | ₹25 | ₹23.755% OFF Charges: ₹0 Fee · 5% Blue Line Discount | +₹0 Profit |
| Daily (Round-trip) | 2 trips | ₹50 | ₹50 | ₹47.505% OFF Charges: ₹0 Fee · 5% Blue Line Discount | +₹0 Profit |
| Weekly (5 Days) | 10 trips | ₹250 | ₹250 | ₹237.505% OFF Charges: ₹0 Fee · 5% Blue Line Discount | +₹0 Profit |
| Monthly (24 Days) | 48 trips | ₹1200 | ₹1200 | ₹11405% OFF Charges: ₹0 Fee · 5% Blue Line Discount | Save ₹0/mo |
Salt Lake Sector V (সল্টলেক সেক্টর ভি) Metro Station Info
Boarding Station
Dakshineswar (দক্ষিণেশ্বর) Metro Station Info
Destination Station
Green Commute & Environmental Benefits
By choosing the metro electric rail system instead of fossil fuel road transport:
Commuter Travel Rules & Safety Guidelines
Key guidelines to follow when boarding and commuting on the metro network: