Ballygunge Junction is a Kolkata suburban railway station in South Kolkata, on the Sealdah–Diamond Harbour line and connected with the Circular line. For Kolkata public transport, it’s a local-train option about a 17-minute walk from 55B hindustan park, a three-star hotel in Hindustan Park.
- Station code: BLN.
- Address: Ballygunge Station Road, Ballygunge Gardens, Ekdalia, Kolkata 700019.
- Rail connections: Sealdah–Diamond Harbour line and Circular line.
Where Ballygunge Junction fits into Kolkata rail
Ballygunge Junction is part of Eastern Railway’s Sealdah division and serves the Sealdah–Diamond Harbour line, with a connection to the Circular line. That makes it a useful station to consider when planning local rail journeys from South Kolkata.
Services for the station connect with Sealdah, Diamond Harbour, Lakshmikantapur, Sonarpur, Canning, Baruipur and Komagata Maru Budge Budge. Check your destination and route before travelling, since the station’s connections alone don’t confirm which train will suit your plans.
Finding station entrances and platforms
The station address is Ballygunge Station Road, Ballygunge Gardens, Ekdalia, Kolkata 700019. Use Ballygunge Junction or its code, BLN, when looking up station information and confirming you have the right stop.
Platform assignments can vary by service, so check the current information at the station before boarding. For a trip to Sealdah or another destination, confirm the train’s direction as well as its platform.
How do you plan a local train journey from Ballygunge Junction?
Start by checking whether the station’s connections serve your destination. Sealdah is one of the destinations covered by routes serving Ballygunge Junction; other endpoints include Diamond Harbour, Lakshmikantapur, Sonarpur, Canning, Baruipur and Komagata Maru Budge Budge.
Before leaving, check the current train schedule and the fare for your specific journey. Once at the station, verify the platform and service details before boarding.
Walking from Hindustan Park
Visitors arriving by air can plan the journey from Kolkata airport to Hindustan Park before continuing on to Ballygunge Junction.
Local trains are one part of getting around the neighbourhood; other options can help with travel around the city.
Schedules, fares and station facilities
Schedules and platform details can change. Check the official Eastern Railway site before you go, then confirm service information at the station.
FAQs
What is Ballygunge Junction station code?
The station code is BLN.
Which routes serve Ballygunge Junction?
The station is on the Sealdah–Diamond Harbour line and is connected with the Circular line.
Where can I find more local transport information?
Planning a wider trip from Hindustan Park can include Kolkata’s other public transport options, beyond the local trains serving Ballygunge Junction.