Shyam Bazar is one of the important commercial centres in Kolkata city. Located in the northern part of the city Shyam Bazar is well connected with the roads to the rest of the city. The region is crowded with busy lanes and markets that are spread throughout the area. The other neighboring commercial centres include Bag Bazar, Shobha Bazar and Simla.

• Shyam Bazar is separated from the city center by a distance of about 7 kms. One can access the region by boarding a bus from the BBD Bagh, city central.
• The popular means continues to be the subway. The region has a subway station located in its premises.
• Bag Bazar is the nearest railway station and not more than 2 kms away.
• The international airport at Dum Dum is about four and a half kilometres from the township. Behala Airport (domestic) is about 19 kms from the locality.