How to Reach Kalighat Kali Temple Kolkata

How to Reach Kalighat Kali Temple

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Page 4 of 7. Checked 17 October

Kalighat sits inside the city of Kolkata, so getting near it is easy. The last stretch runs through busy lanes, and that is where most visitors need help. Here is each way in.

This is page 4 of our Kalighat series. Start with the Kalighat Kali Temple complete guide if you are new here.

The platform at Kalighat metro station on the Blue Line. Photo: Rupturestriker, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Quick answer: Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. Trains arrive at Howrah or Sealdah. For the last leg, take the Blue Line metro to Kalighat station, about 500 m from the temple, and walk roughly five minutes along Kali Temple Road.

Last verified: 17 October 2026. Timings, rules and facilities can change. Please confirm with the metro and bus operators before you travel.

Address	Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026. The temple is on Haldar Para Lane, per Kali Bhakti
Nearest airport	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata
Rail	Howrah and Sealdah are the main stations, per Incredible India
Metro	Kalighat station, Blue Line, about 500 m. Fare Rs 10 to 25 (IndiaEsque, August 2026)
Bus	Routes 45, 45A and S4 stop nearby (IndiaEsque)
Last stretch	Walk about five minutes along Kali Temple Road

By Air

हवाई मार्ग

Incredible India names Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) as the nearest airport. From there, take a prepaid cab or an app cab. We found no official fare or travel time, and Kolkata traffic can be heavy, so leave extra room in your plan.

The flight button at the bottom of this page opens a general search. Enter Kolkata as your destination.

By Rail

रेल मार्ग

Howrah Junction (HWH) and Sealdah (SDAH) are the two stations Incredible India lists. We found no 2026 source for the road distance from either, so ask your driver for the time. Check the current timetable on the IRCTC site before you book.

By Metro

मेट्रो

The Blue Line is the easiest way in. IndiaEsque (updated 30 August 2026) puts Kalighat station about 500 m from the temple, a walk of around five minutes along Kali Temple Road, and gives the fare as Rs 10 to 25 depending on where you start. YoMetro lists Jatin Das Park station on the same line at about 0.51 km and Kalighat at about 0.54 km.

Check the timetable on the official Kolkata Metro site. We did not verify metro timings for this page.

By Road

सड़क मार्ग

• Bus routes 45, 45A and S4 stop nearby, per IndiaEsque.
• For a taxi or app cab, ask to be dropped at Kalighat Temple Road.
• IndiaEsque says parking is extremely limited and advises public transport.

The Last Walk to the Temple

मंदिर तक का रास्ता

The lanes near the temple are crowded with shops selling flowers and offerings, so carry your bag in front of you. If you lose the way, ask a policeman or a shopkeeper. Do not follow a stranger who offers to guide you for money.

The bazaar lane you walk through on the way to the temple. Photo: Balajijagadesh, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Where to Stay

ठहरने की जगह

We found no official list of stays. A hotel on a main road near a Blue Line station keeps the daily trip short. The hotel button below opens a general search page, so check the web address of any place before you pay.

Planning with Seniors

बुज़ुर्गों के लिए

• Take a cab to Kalighat Temple Road, then walk with a helper.
• Plan the visit for 6 to 8 AM on a weekday.
• Carry water. The lanes have little shade.

Rules and timings are on Page 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers

Where is Kalighat Temple?

In the Kalighat area of south Kolkata, West Bengal 700026.

Which is the nearest metro station?

Kalighat on the Blue Line, about 500 m away, per IndiaEsque. Jatin Das Park is also close, per YoMetro.

Which is the nearest airport?

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.

Which railway stations serve Kalighat?

Howrah and Sealdah, per Incredible India.

How long is the walk from the metro station?

About five minutes, per IndiaEsque.

Which buses go there?

IndiaEsque names routes 45, 45A and S4. Confirm with a local.

Is there parking?

Very limited, per IndiaEsque. Use public transport.

Can I book darshan online?

We found no confirmed official booking site. Do not pay any site for a darshan booking.

Previous: Timings, Rules and Live Darshan | Next: Places to Visit Nearby | Hub: Kalighat Kali Temple complete guide

Kalighat Kali Temple - Complete Guide (7 pages)

• Page 1: Complete Guide (Hub)
• Page 2: History, Story and Scripture
• Page 3: Timings, Rules and Live Darshan
• Page 4: How to Reach Kalighat Temple (you are here)
• Page 5: Places to Visit Nearby
• Page 6: Kali Puja and Snan Yatra
• Page 7: Fact Check, True or False

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Sources and further reading

• We found no official website for the temple, so nothing below is an official temple notice. The Incredible India page is the Ministry of Tourism's own listing.
• Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism): Kalighat Temple (official tourism page)
• IndiaEsque: Kalighat Temple guide, updated 30 August 2026 (third party)
• YoMetro: metro stations near Kalighat Kali Temple (third party)
• Kali Bhakti: Kalighat Kali Mandir, by William Clark (third party, undated; used for history only)

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