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Metro Timings: 06:45 AM / 10:45 PM

Reverse Route Station Stops Fare Breakdown Cost Comparison Timings Route Map

From Salt Lake Sector V Station to Howrah Maidan Station Route

Travel Time

~22 min

Platform to platform

Token Fare

₹20

Smart Card: ₹20

Total Stops

Approx 13.8 km

Interchange

Direct

No train change

Step-by-Step Station Timeline

11 stations

Green LineLine 2

TowardsHowrah Maidan·11 stops

Board Train· Origin

Salt Lake Sector V(সল্টলেক সেক্টর ভি)

Karunamoyeeকরুণাময়ী

Stop 1

Central Parkসেন্ট্রাল পার্ক

Stop 2

City Centre 1সিটি সেন্টার ১

Stop 3

Bengal Chemicalবেঙ্গল কেমিক্যাল

Stop 4

Salt Lake Stadiumসল্টলেক স্টেডিয়াম

Stop 5

Phoolbaganফুলবাগান

Stop 6

Sealdahশিয়ালদহ

Stop 7

Esplanadeএসপ্ল্যানেডInterchange

Stop 8

Mahakaranমহাকরণ

Stop 9

Howrahহাওড়া

Stop 10

Destination

Howrah Maidan(হাওড়া ময়দান)

Arrived at destination

Fare Slab Disclaimer: Approximate fare based on verified Kolkata Metro Network fare slabs. Exact fare depends on distance slab.

Journey Quick Actions

Reverse Route (Howrah Maidan ➔ Salt Lake Sector V)Salt Lake Sector V Station Profile & Map Howrah Maidan Station Profile & Map Official Network Schematic Map

Route Summary & Travel Overview

To reach Howrah Maidan 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 13.8 km spanning 11 station stops (including 10 intermediate stops).

This journey is a direct corridor transit on the same train line requiring no transfers. The train travels seamlessly to your destination in approximately 22 minutes.

A single journey token costs ₹20, while commuters using a Kolkata Metro Smart Card pay a discounted fare of ₹20 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.

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.

First & Last Train Timings (Salt Lake Sector V)

Timetable

First06:55

Last22:00

Travel Cost & Road Mode Comparison

Rapid metro rail vs roadway alternatives for approx 13.8 km.

Metro Rail

₹20

~22 mins

AC · 0 Traffic

Two Wheeler

~₹166

~28 mins

Fuel + Parking

Auto Rickshaw

~₹248

~31 mins

Meter / Shared

Taxi / Cab

~₹386

~33 mins

Subject to surge

Commuter Savings & Transit Advantage

Best Value

Cost Savings

Save ~₹366

Vs city taxi / cab

Time Conserved

~9 mins faster

Zero traffic delays

Pre-Calculated Commuter Fare Table (Salt Lake Sector V to Howrah Maidan)

Compare physical counter token costs with Smart Card & Aamar Kolkata Metro App digital fares.

Zero App Charges (₹0 Fee)10% Recharge Profit

Swipe table horizontally to compare Smart Card & App fares

Commute Duration	Trips	Counter Token	Smart Card	Aamar Kolkata Metro App (QR)	Commuter Profit / Savings
Single Journey	1 trip	₹20	₹20	₹20 Charges: ₹0 Fee · Instant QR	+₹0 Profit
Daily (Round-trip)	2 trips	₹40	₹40	₹40 Charges: ₹0 Fee · Paperless QR	+₹0 Profit
Weekly (5 Days)	10 trips	₹200	₹200	₹200 Charges: ₹0 Fee · +10% Bonus	+₹0 Profit
Monthly (24 Days)	48 trips	₹960	₹960	₹960 Charges: ₹0 Fee · Max Topup Profit	Save ₹0/mo

Zero Convenience Charges: Booking mobile QR tickets or recharging smart cards on the official Aamar Kolkata Metro app incurs ₹0 payment gateway fee.

5% Off on Blue Line: Commuters booking Blue Line (Line 1) QR tickets on the official Aamar Kolkata Metro app get an instant 5% ticket discount.

10% User Profit Bonus: A 10% bonus credit is added automatically on ₹100+ digital smart card recharges.

Salt Lake Sector V (সল্টলেক সেক্টর ভি) Metro Station Info

Boarding Station

Green LineTerminal Station

Available Facilities: Elevator · Escalator · Parking · Wifi · Accessibility ramp

Nearby Landmarks: Salt Lake IT Hub, Sector V IT Park

Full Station ProfileStation gates & map

Howrah Maidan (হাওড়া ময়দান) Metro Station Info

Destination Station

Green LineTerminal Station

Available Facilities: Elevator · Escalator · Accessibility ramp

Nearby Landmarks: Commercial and residential hub around Howrah Maidan.

Full Station ProfileStation gates & map

Green Commute & Environmental Benefits

By choosing the metro electric rail system instead of fossil fuel road transport:

CO₂ Emissions Cut

1.93 kg

Electric rail

Fuel Conserved

0.83 L

Petrol saved

Time Saved

~9 min

Vs road traffic

Steps Energy

~89 kcal

Active walk

Commuter Travel Rules & Safety Guidelines

Key guidelines to follow when boarding and commuting on the metro network:

Platform Safety: Always stand behind the yellow tactile safety line on platforms while waiting for arriving trains.

Ticket Validity: Single-journey tokens are valid exclusively on the date and station of purchase.

Women Reservation: The first coach in the train's moving direction is reserved exclusively for female passengers.

Helpline & Assistance: In case of luggage loss or emergency, contact station staff or dial Metro Helpline 139.

Frequently Asked Questions (Salt Lake Sector V to Howrah Maidan)

How much is the metro fare from Salt Lake Sector V to Howrah Maidan?

The standard single-journey token fare is ₹20. Commuters using a Kolkata Metro Smart Card pay a discounted fare of approximately ₹20. Booking via the official Aamar Kolkata Metro app offers an additional 5% discount on Blue Line corridors with ₹0 payment gateway fee.

How long does the metro take from Salt Lake Sector V to Howrah Maidan?

The estimated train travel time is approximately 22 minutes across 11 station stops (approx 13.8 km), avoiding surface road congestion and traffic bottlenecks.

Do I need to change trains between Salt Lake Sector V and Howrah Maidan?

No, this is a direct single-line route on the Green Line. You do not need to change trains.

What are the first and last train timings from Salt Lake Sector V?

On weekdays, the first train departs Salt Lake Sector V around 06:55, and the last scheduled train departs at approximately 22:00. Sunday services follow adjusted weekend timetables.

Route Summary & Travel Overview

This journey is a direct corridor transit on the same train line requiring no transfers. The train travels seamlessly to your destination in approximately 22 minutes.

First & Last Train Timings (Salt Lake Sector V)

Timetable

First06:55

Last22:00

Travel Cost & Road Mode Comparison

Rapid metro rail vs roadway alternatives for approx 13.8 km.

Metro Rail

₹20

~22 mins

AC · 0 Traffic

Two Wheeler

~₹166

~28 mins

Fuel + Parking

Auto Rickshaw

~₹248

~31 mins

Meter / Shared

Taxi / Cab

~₹386

~33 mins

Subject to surge

Commuter Savings & Transit Advantage

Best Value

Cost Savings

Save ~₹366

Vs city taxi / cab

Time Conserved

~9 mins faster

Zero traffic delays

Commute Duration

Trips

Counter Token

Smart Card

Aamar Kolkata Metro App (QR)

Commuter Profit / Savings

Single Journey

1 trip

₹20

Charges: ₹0 Fee · Instant QR

+₹0 Profit

Daily (Round-trip)

2 trips

₹40

Charges: ₹0 Fee · Paperless QR

+₹0 Profit

Weekly (5 Days)

10 trips

₹200

Charges: ₹0 Fee · +10% Bonus

+₹0 Profit

Monthly (24 Days)

48 trips

₹960

Charges: ₹0 Fee · Max Topup Profit

Save ₹0/mo

Commuter Travel Rules & Safety Guidelines

Key guidelines to follow when boarding and commuting on the metro network:

Platform Safety: Always stand behind the yellow tactile safety line on platforms while waiting for arriving trains.

Ticket Validity: Single-journey tokens are valid exclusively on the date and station of purchase.

Women Reservation: The first coach in the train's moving direction is reserved exclusively for female passengers.

Helpline & Assistance: In case of luggage loss or emergency, contact station staff or dial Metro Helpline 139.

Frequently Asked Questions (Salt Lake Sector V to Howrah Maidan)

How much is the metro fare from Salt Lake Sector V to Howrah Maidan?

How long does the metro take from Salt Lake Sector V to Howrah Maidan?

The estimated train travel time is approximately 22 minutes across 11 station stops (approx 13.8 km), avoiding surface road congestion and traffic bottlenecks.

Do I need to change trains between Salt Lake Sector V and Howrah Maidan?

No, this is a direct single-line route on the Green Line. You do not need to change trains.

What are the first and last train timings from Salt Lake Sector V?

On weekdays, the first train departs Salt Lake Sector V around 06:55, and the last scheduled train departs at approximately 22:00. Sunday services follow adjusted weekend timetables.