In West Bengal and Kolkata, travellers are served by the WBTC (West Bengal Transport Corporation) in a fleet of buses that is steadily growing. The network of bus routes in Kolkata is intricate because it weaves through the city’s streets and connects other regions of the state via roadways.
In Kolkata, the route 217 bus connects Narayanpur and Babughat junctions. There are 11 stops over the 18 km journey, totalling 45 minutes between these two destinations.
217 bus route: Information
| Bus route number | 217 CSTC |
| Starting terminal | Narayanpur terminal |
| Destination | Babughat terminal |
| First bus timing | 05:40 AM |
| Last bus timing | 11:00 PM |
| Operated by | West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) |
| Number of stops | 11 |
| Travel time | 45 mins |
| Travel distance | 18 km |
217 bus route: Timings
The 217 bus route is run by the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC). The bus line’s beginning and end stops are at Narayanpur Depot. Residents of the surrounding areas can go to and from the central locations using any 217 CSTC public transport.
Up route timings
| Bus starts | Narayanpur terminal |
| Bus ends | Babughat terminal |
| First bus | 05:40 AM |
| Last bus | 11:00 PM |
| Total trips | 26 |
| Total stops | 11 |
Down route timings
| Bus starts | Babughat terminal |
| Bus ends | Narayanpur terminal |
| First bus | 6:15 AM |
| Last bus | 11:00 PM |
| Total trips | 25 |
| Total stops | 11 |
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217 bus route
| Day | Operating hours | Frequency |
| Sunday | 5:40 AM – 11:00 PM | 15 mins |
| Monday | 5:40 AM – 11:00 PM | 15 mins |
| Tuesday | 5:40 AM – 11:00 PM | 15 mins |
| Wednesday | 5:40 AM – 11:00 PM | 15 mins |
| Thursday | 5:40 AM – 11:00 PM | 15 mins |
| Friday | 5:40 AM – 11:00 PM | 15 mins |
| Saturday | 5:40 AM – 11:00 PM | 15 mins |
Narayanpur to Babughat depot
| Bus stop name | First bus timing |
| Narayanpur | 5:40 AM |
| Baguiati | 5:45 AM |
| V.I.P. Rd | 5:50 AM |
| Sealdah | 5:55 AM |
| M.G. Rd | 6:00 AM |
| College St. | 6:05 AM |
| Nirmal Chatterjee St. | 5:10 AM |
| S.N. Banerjee Rd | 5:15 AM |
| Lenin Sarani | 5:18 AM |
| Esplanade | 5:20 AM |
| Babughat | 5:25 AM |
Babughat depot to Narayanpur
| Bus stop name | First bus timing |
| Babughat | 6:15 AM |
| Esplanade | 6:18 AM |
| Lenin Sarani | 6:20 AM |
| S.N. Banerjee Rd | 6:25 AM |
| Nirmal Chatterjee St. | 6:35 AM |
| College St. | 6:40 AM |
| M.G. Rd | 6:45 AM |
| Sealdah | 6:50 AM |
| V.I.P. Rd | 6:55 AM |
| Baguiati | 6:58 AM |
| Narayanpur | 7:00 AM |
217 bus route: Places to visit around Narayanpur
The following destinations will take you to the historical visit of Kolkata if you are travelling on the 217 bus route Kolkata around Narayanpur terminal:
- United Club more
- Gupta Bari
- Walks Kolkata
- Loknath Temple
- Ram Krishna Mandir
- Iskon Krishna Kutir
- New Town Eco Park
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
217 bus route: Places to visit around Babughat
- Victoria Memorial
- James Prinsep Ghat
- Indian Museum
- M.P. Birla Planetarium
- Netaji Bhawan
- Jorasanko Thakurbari
- Kolkata Heritage River Cruise
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
217 bus route: Fare
The fare ranges from Rs. 10 to Rs. 25 per person to take the bus from Narayanpur gateway to Babughat depot in Kolkata. Prices may differ based on several factors, including whether the bus is air-conditioned. For non-A.C. buses, the trial fare for route 217 express is fixed at Rs. 20 per passenger.
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Bus Route from Kolkata
| Bus Route | Places |
| 221 bus route | Nagerbazar to Golpark |
| 205 bus route | Bansdroni to Babughat |
| 128 bus route | Picnic Garden to Howrah Station |
How to plan your trip using online tools and resources?
Use online tools and resources like portals, apps to plan your trip between Narayanpur and Babughat junctions. You can also check on places to visit on the way to include in the trip.
How to pay for fares and use the fare card system?
You can pay for the bus fare using the WBTC cards.
Safety tips for riding public transportation
Do not board or alight a running bus.
Do not touch unattended baggage.
Always travel with a proper ticket or else you will face a penalty.
Do not sit on seats reserved for senior citizens, women and children.
FAQs
How many stops are there on the 217 bus route in Kolkata?
There are 11 stops on the CSTC 217 bus route in total.
What time will the last run of the CSTC 217 bus be?
The CSTC 217 bus leaves for Narayanpur junction and Babughat depot at 11:00 PM.
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