Dum Dum Metro Station is on the Blue Line (North-South corridor) of Kolkata Metro. It is adjacent to Dum Dum Junction railway station, one of the busiest suburban rail hubs in the city. Dum Dum is the main interchange point for trains going to the airport, which the Yellow Line now serves via Noapara.
Dum Dum Metro Station – Details Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Station name | Dum Dum Metro Station |
| Line | Blue Line (Line 1) |
| Platform 1 | Towards Dakshineswar |
| Platform 2 | Towards Kavi Subhash (New Garia) |
| Address | South Sinthee, Biswanath Colony, Dum Dum, Kolkata, West Bengal 700030 |
| Gate listed | South Gate, Dum Dum Road |
| Parking | Not available at the station, per route pages |
| First train from Dum Dum | 6:55 AM (towards Kavi Subhash) |
| Last train from Dum Dum | 9:40 PM (towards Kavi Subhash) |
| Railway link | Adjacent to Dum Dum Junction (DDJ) |
Whether the station is elevated, at grade or underground isn’t stated in the sources I found.
Location
The station is on Dum Dum Road in South Sinthee, Dum Dum, in the northern part of Kolkata. It sits next to the railway junction, which makes it convenient for suburban train passengers.
Connectivity
- Blue Line: Trains run to Dakshineswar in the north and Kavi Subhash (New Garia) in the south. The Dakshineswar side passes Noapara.
- Yellow Line (airport): Change at Noapara, which connects the Blue and Yellow Lines through an internal concourse. The Yellow Line stretch from Noapara to Jai Hind Bimanbandar (Airport) is 6.77 km and directly links the airport with the metro grid. The trip to the airport is expected to take about 30 minutes, against over an hour by road.
- Green Line: Change at Esplanade, which connects the Blue and Green Lines by an underground walkway, to reach Sealdah, Salt Lake Stadium, City Centre and Central Park.
- Orange Line: The interchange with the Blue Line is at Kavi Subhash, not at Dum Dum.
- Railway: Dum Dum Junction is next door. It handles about 576,000 passengers daily.
- Airport by road: The airport is about 5.6 km from Dum Dum Junction via Dum Dum Road and Jessore Road.
Route and fares from Dum Dum
| To | Fare | Distance / time | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shyambazaar | ₹10 | 3.6 km, about 7 min | None |
| Girish Park | ₹15 | 5.3 km, about 10 min | None |
| Mahatma Gandhi Road | ₹15 | 6.1 km, about 11 min | None |
| Rabindra Sadan | ₹25 | 10.8 km, about 20 min | None |
| Sealdah | ₹25 | Esplanade (Green Line) | |
| Central Park / City Centre / Salt Lake Stadium | ₹30 | Esplanade (Green Line) | |
| Dum Dum Cantonment | ₹10 | Noapara (Yellow Line) |
These are normal fares. Smart card fares are a few rupees lower. Coming into Dum Dum, the trip from Central takes about 13 minutes for ₹15, and the first train from Central is at 7:24 AM with the last at 10:30 PM.
Gates
Only one gate is listed: the South Gate on Dum Dum Road. I couldn’t confirm others, so follow the signage at the station.
Facilities
- Parking is not available at the station.
- The sources don’t list amenities such as lifts, escalators, restrooms or ATMs. Standard Kolkata Metro facilities include ticket counters, smart card and QR ticketing, and security. Check with Metro Railway Kolkata for station-specific details.
FAQ
Which line is Dum Dum metro station on?
The Blue Line (North-South).
How do I get to the airport from Dum Dum?
Take a train towards Dakshineswar, change to the Yellow Line at Noapara, and ride to Jai Hind (Airport). The Yellow Line airport stretch opened on August 22, 2025.
Is there an Orange Line interchange at Dum Dum?
No. The Orange Line connects with the Blue Line at Kavi Subhash.
How do I get from Dum Dum to Sealdah?
Take a Kavi Subhash-bound train to Esplanade and change to the Green Line towards Salt Lake. The fare is ₹25.
What are the train timings?
From Dum Dum towards Kavi Subhash, the first train is at 6:55 AM and the last at 9:40 PM. Timings differ by direction and day, so confirm on Metro Railway Kolkata’s channels.
Is there parking?
No, not at the station.
Is Dum Dum Junction railway station close?
Yes, it’s adjacent.
What is the cheapest fare from Dum Dum?
₹10 to Shyambazaar.