Have you heard the haunting stories of Mumbai traffic and humongous crowds in Mumbai locals that will leave you breathless? But still want to visit Mumbai, the city that never sleeps?
Well, let me tell you the alternate way to commute in this town; the fastest and the most convenient commute option- Mumbai Metro!
In this blog, I will explain all the Mumbai Metro lines including under-construction and proposed lines, their fares, timings and routes. This blog has everything you will ever need to know about Maha Mumbai Metro! Let’s dive in!
Table of Contents
Mumbai Transit Map
Oprational Mumbai Metro Lines
Line 1- Ghatkopar-Versova-Ghatkopar; The Blue Line
This is the first and one of the busiest Mumbai Metro Lines. It takes around 22 minutes to reach Versova from Ghatkopar, making it very convenient for the travelers where they can save a lot of time in the transit.
This metro line lets you reach Andheri from Ghatkopar in much lesser time and eliminates the need to travel to Dadar and then change to the Western Railway to reach Andheri which would take more than 40 minutes. And let’s not forget the usual train delay and crowds.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Ghatkopar (Change for Mumbai Suburban Railway- Central Line)
- Jagruti Nagar
- Asalpha
- Saki naka
- Marol Naka (Change for now under-construction Mumbai Metro line 3)
- Airport Road
- Chakala
- Western Express Highway (Change for Mumbai Metro Line 7)
- Andheri (Change for Western Suburban Railway)
- Azad nagar
- Andheri West & DN Nagar (Change for Mumbai Metro Line 2)
- Versova
Tickets and Smart Cards on Line One
- Over the counter paper ticket with QR code.
- Smart card– Saves time because you don’t have to wait for tickets in a long queue.
You can get it on any ticket counter. This card can be used as Store value pass or a Trip pass. If you go for a Store value pass, then you get to recharge this card with minimum amount of INR 100 to INR 3000 at max. You can recharge the card whenever you want. The card is given at free of cost, however, INR 50 is charged as a safety deposit amount which you will get it back when you will return the card.
Trip pass, as the name suggests is loaded with 45 trips or unlimited trips for a given period of time, mostly 30 days. - PayTM and PhonePe apps lets you purchase your metro line one ticket on your mobile phone.
- Whatsapp ticket: send hi to 9670008889, click on the link to select journey details. You can get the Eticket or you can share OTP on the counter for the paper ticket. Once you make the payment, you will receive your ticket on whatsapp.
Click here to know Mumbai Metro Line 1 Ticket Fare
Maximum fare on line 1 Mumbai Metro- INR 40 for a single journey
Minimum fare on Line 1 Mumbai Metro- INR 10 for a single journey
Timings
- First Metro from Ghatkopar and Versova: 5:30 hrs
- Last Metro from Ghatkopar: 23:50 hrs
- Last Metro from Versova- 23:25 hrs
Line 2A- Dahisar East- Andheri West DN Nagar- Dahisar East; The Yellow Line
Mumbai Metro Line 2, also known as the Yellow Line, is a rapid transit system under construction in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It will eventually connect Dahisar in the northwest with Mandale in Mankhurd via Andheri, BKC and Chembur in the east. This Metro line does not intersect with any Mumbai Suburban Railway.
Metro 2A: This section is 18.589 kilometers (11.551 mi) long and connects Dahisar East to DN Nagar with 17 stations. Phase One of Line 2A was partially opened on 2 April 2022 from Dahisar East to Dahanukarwadi.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Dahisar (East) (Change for Metro Line 7 & now under-construction Line 9)
- Anand Nagar
- Kandarpada
- Mandapeshwar I.C Colony
- Eksar
- Borivali (West)
- Shimpoli
- Kandivali (West)
- Dahanukarwadi
- Valnai-Meeth Chowky
- Malad (West)
- Lower Malad
- Bangur Nagar
- Goregaon
- Oshiwara
- Lower Oshiwara (Change for now under-construction Line 6)
- Andheri (West) (Change for Metro Line 1)
Fare on Mumbai Metro Line 2
Mumbai 1 NCMC Card: The most convenient way to travel on Metro. As mentioned earlier you can use it as a store value pass or a trip pass. Check out the official website to know more about NCMC cards.
Various Daily and monthly passes products have been designed for our travellers which are as follows:
- 45 days monthly trip pass
- 60 days monthly trip pass
- 1-day tourist pass
- 3 days tourist pass
- Senior citizen pass
- Student pass
- Differently abled passengers pass
Mumbai 1 Ticketing App: Similar to UTS application, this app lets you book tickets on your mobile, make payments and check booking history. Yet another convenient way to book tickets.
Scan the QR codes to download the Mumbai 1 App
Timings
- First train from Andheri (West) to Gundavali: 05:55
- First train from Dahisar (East) to Andheri (West): 06:33
- Last train from Andheri (West) to Gundavali: 22:00
- Last train from Dahisar (East) to Dahanukarwadi: 23:33
Line 7- Dahisar East- Aarey- Dahisar East
This line is partially under construction but a section of the line from Dahisar East to Aarey was opened on April 2, 2022, and another section from Aarey to Gundavli in Andheri (East) was inaugurated on January 19, 2023. The remaining sections of the line are under construction and are expected to be completed in phases.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Dahisar East (Change for Line 2 & now under construction Line 9)
- Ovaripada
- Rashtriya Udyan
- Devipada
- Magathane
- Poisar
- Akurli
- Kurar
- Dindoshi
- Aarey
- Goregaon East
- Jogeshwari East (Change for now under construction Line 6)
- Mogra
- Western Express Highway & Gundavali (Change for Line 1)
Fare on Mumbai Metro Line 7
- Minimum Fare- INR 10 for a single journey
- Maximum Fare- INR 40 for a single journey
Under-construction Mumbai Metro Lines
Line 2b- Andheri West & DN Nagar- Mandale- Andheri West & DN Nagar
Line 2B is an elevated line stretching about 42.2 kilometers from Dahisar (already covered under Line 2A) to Bandra and onwards to Mandale. There will be a total of 39 stations on the entire route.
The initial phase of operations is expected to start between Chembur and Mandale by 2024. This 5-km stretch will have five stations: Mandale, Mankhurd, BSNL, Shivaji Chowk, and Diamond Garden.
The Maharashtra government recently approved extending the line by 1.02 km from Mandale to Cheetah Camp. This extension is expected to be completed around the same time as the Chembur-Mandale phase.
Extended Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Andheri West & DN Nagar (Change for Line 1)
- ESIC Nagar
- Prem Nagar (close to Westurn Suburban Railway station- Vile Parle)
- Indira Nagar (Vile Parle)
- Nanavati Hospital (close to Westurn Suburban Railway station- Santacruz)
- Khira Nagar (close to Westurn Suburban Railway station- Khar Road)
- Sarswat Nagar (close to Westurn Suburban Railway station- Khar Road)
- National College (Bandra)
- Bandra
- ITO BKC (Change for now under construction Line 3)
- ILFS BKC (Very close to now under-construction Bullet train station- Mumbai)
- MTNL BKC
- SG Barve Marg
- Kurla East
- Siddharth Colony & Eastern Express Highway (Change for now under construction Line 4)
- VNP & RC Marg Junction (Change for MonoRail)
- Diamond Garden
- Shivaji Chowk
- BSNL Govandi
- Mankhurd (Change for Suburban Mumbai Railway-Harbor line)
- Mandale (Change for Line 8 Metro which is now an approved project)
Line 3- Aarey Colony- Cuffe Parade- Aarey Colony- The Blue (Aqua) Line
This line is now under construction, but more than 90% work is done and is expected to be operational in July 2024. The entire line, spanning 33.5 kilometers and boasting 27 stations, is targeted for completion by the end of 2024. Once operational, it will significantly improve Mumbai’s public transport system, catering to an estimated 1.7 lakh commuters daily.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Aarey Colony
- SEEPZ (Change for now under-construction Line 6, the purple line)
- MIDC
- Marol Naka (Change for Metro Line 1)
- CSMIA T2 (Change for Line 8 Metro which is now an approved project)
- Sahar Road
- CSMIA T1 (Change for now under-construction Line 7, the red line)
- Santacruz
- Vidyanagari
- ITO BKC (Change for now under-construction Line 2B, the yellow line)
- Dharavi
- Shitladevi Temple
- Dadar
- Siddhivinayak Temple
- Worli
- Acharya Atrey Chowk
- Science Museum
- Mahalaxmi (Change for Mumbai Suburban Western Railway, Also close to MonoRail Station- SGM Chowk)
- Mumbai Central (Change for Mumbai Suburban Western Railway)
- Grant Road (Change for Mumbai Suburban Western Railway)
- Girgaon
- Kalbadevi
- Mumbai CSMT (Change for Mumbai Railway- Central, Harbour and Mumbai Metro Line 11 which is a now approved project)
- Hutatma Chowk
- Churchgate (Change for Mumbai Suburban Western Railway)
- Vidhan Bhawan
- Budhwar Park
- Cuffe Parade
Line 4- Gaimukh- Bhakti Park- Gaimukh, The Green Line
Mumbai Metro Line 4, also known as the Green Line, is currently under construction and is expected to be operational by December 2025.
Length: 12.744 km (almost 8 miles)
Type: Elevated and Underground (8.765 km underground)
As of July 2024, the project is about 49% complete. This includes:
- 43.44% of viaducts (elevated sections) finished
- 25.20% of stations completed Construction is also underway on a 2.88 km extension, Line 4A, which will add two more stations – Kasarvadavli and Gaimukh.
The project is expected to improve connectivity between Thane and Wadala in Mumbai.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Gaimukh (Change for now under-construction Metro Line 10)
- Gowniwada
- Kasarvadavli
- Vijay Gardens
- Hiranandani Estate (Change for now planned Thane Metro)
- Stretford Avenue
- Manpada
- Kapurbawdi
- Majiwada
- Cadbury Junction
- Mahapalika Marg
- RTO Thane
- Teen Hath Naka (Change for now planned Thane Metro)
- Mulund Naka
- Mulund Fire Station
- Sonapur
- Shangrila
- Bhandup (Chnage For Central Railway)
- Bhandup Mahapalika
- Kanjurmarg West & Gandhi Nagar (Change for now under-construction Line 6)
- Surya Nagar
- Vikroli (Chnage For Central Railway)
- Godrej Company
- Shreyas Cinema
- Laxmi Nagar (Ghatkopar)
- Pant Nagar
- Garodia Nagar
- Aman Mahal Junction
- Siddharth Colony & Eastern Express Highway (Change for now under-construction Line 2b)
- Anik Nagar Bus Depot
- Wadala TT
- Bhakti Park (Change for now planned Metro Line 11)
Line 5- Kapurbawdi-Kalyan APMC- Kapurbawdi; The Orange Line
Mumbai Metro Line 5, also known as the Orange Line, is a rapid transit line under construction in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It will be a 24.9 kilometer (15.5 mi) elevated corridor connecting Thane with Kalyan via Bhiwandi. The line will consist of 17 stations, with the exception of a 3 kilometer underground section in Bhiwandi.
The line is being built in two phases. The first phase, from Thane to Bhiwandi, is currently under construction and is expected to open in 2025. The second phase, from Bhiwandi to Kalyan, is in the planning stage.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route (Under-Construction)
- Kapurbawdi
- Balkum Naka
- Kasheli
- Kalher
- Purna
- Anjur Phata
- Dhamnkar Naka
- Bhiwandi
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route (Planned)
- Gopal Nagar
- Temghar
- Rajnouli Village
- Govegaon MIDC
- Kongaon
- Durgadi Fort
- Sahajanand Chowk
- Kalyan Jn (Change for Mumbai Central Suburban Railway)
- Kalyan APMC (Change for Planned Metro Line 12)
Line 6- Vikroli EEH- Swami Samrth Nagar, Lokhandwala- Vikroli EEH; The Pink Line
Mumbai Metro Line 6, also known as the Pink Line, is an under-construction 15.31 km elevated metro line in Mumbai, India. The line is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Vikroli Eastern Express Highway
- Gandhi Nagar & Kanjurmarg West (Change for now under-construction Line 4)
- IIT Powai
- Powai Lake
- Rambaug
- Saki Vihar Road
- SEEPZ (Change for now under construction Line 3)
- Mahakali Caves
- Shyam Nagar
- Jogeshwari East (Change for Line 7)
- Jogeshwari West (Near to Western Suburban Railway Station- Jogeshwari)
- Lower Oshiwara (Change for Line 2)
- Swami Samarth Nagar, Lokhandwala
Line 7A- Extention to Line 7
There is an extension to Line 7 under construction called Line 7A. This extension will add 3.42 km to the line and connect it to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Stations on this extention
- Western Express Highway (Change for Line 1)
- Airport Colony
- CIMIA T2 (Change for now under construction Line 3)
Line 9- Extention to Line 7- Dahisar East- Indiralok- SCB Stadium, Bhayander- Dahisar East
It’s an extension of Line 7, running from Dahisar to Mira Bhayander. The project aims to provide better connectivity between the Western Express Highway, Western Railway, and other metro lines. It’s expected to significantly reduce travel times between Andheri, CSIA, Dahisar, and Mira Bhayander.
Stations on this extention- Route 1
- Dahisar East (Change for Line 2)
- Pandhurang wadi
- Mira Road (Shivaji Chowk) (Change for now planned Line 10)
- Kashigaon
- Sai Baba Nagar
- Meditiya Nagar
- MBSC
- Indiralok
Stations on this extention- Route 2
- Meditiya Nagar (route diversion)
- SBS Garden
- SCB Stadium, Bhayander (Change for now planned Line 13)
Planned & Approved Mumbai Metro Lines
Line 8- NMIA- CSMIA- NMIA; The Gold Line
Mumbai Metro Line 8, also called the Gold Line, is a proposed line aimed at connecting the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
The line will be elevated and span around 35 kilometers, with about 7-8 stations planned for faster travel between the airports.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Navi Mumbai International Airport
- Mandale (Change for Line 2b)
- CSMIA T2 (Change for now under cosntruction Line 3)
Line 10- Gaimukh- Mira Road- Gaimukh; The Green Line
Mumbai Metro Line 10 is a planned elevated metro line that will run for about 9.2 kilometers from Gaimukh to Shivaji Chowk in Mira Road. This double-decker line is intended to ease traffic congestion on the busy Thane-Bhayandar Highway.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Gaimukh (Change for now under construction Line 4)
- Gaimukh Reti Bandar
- Kajupada
- Chena
- Versova Char Phata
- Kashimira
- Mira Road Shivaji Chowk (Change for now under construction Line 9)
Line 11- Bhakti Park- CSMT- Bhakti Park; The Green Line
Mumbai Metro Line 11 is planned to be the second underground metro corridor in the city. This metro line is expected to improve connectivity in south Mumbai, especially for crowded areas like Crawford Market and Byculla. It will also provide a much needed metro link to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT).
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Bhakti Park (Change for now under construction Line 4)
- Ganesh Nagar
- BPT Hospital
- Sewri (Change for Mumbai Suburban Harbour Railway)
- Hay Bandar
- Coal Bandar
- Darukhana
- Wadi Bandar
- Clock Tower
- Camac Bandar
- Mumbai CSMT (Change for Mumbai Suburban Central & Harbour Railway)
Line 12- Kalyan APMC- Taloja- Kalyan APMC
Mumbai Metro Line 12, also called the Kalyan-Taloja Line, is no longer just planned – construction began in March 2024! This new line is expected to be a major improvement to public transportation in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The line will run for 22.17 kilometers (13.78 mi), entirely elevated, connecting Kalyan to Taloja. This will provide a direct connection between Navi Mumbai and Kalyan-Dombivli.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route
- Kalyan APMC (Change for now under construction Line 5)
- Ganesh Nagar
- Golavali
- Pisavali Gaon
- Dombiwali MIDC
- Sagaon
- Sonarpada
- Manpada
- Hedutane
- Kolegaon
- Nilje (Change for Vasai-Panvel Railway)
- Vadavali
- Bale
- Waklan
- Turbhe
- Pisarve Depot
- Pisarve
- Taloja (Change for Vasai-Panvel Railway & now under construction Navi Mumbai Metro)
Line 13- Mira Bhayander- Virar- Mira Bhayander
Mumbai Metro Line 13, also called the Purple Line, is a planned extension of the Mumbai Metro network designed to improve public transportation in the city.
This line aims to provide a Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) for residents of Virar and surrounding areas, improving connectivity to other parts of Mumbai. The number of stations is yet to be decided.
Line 14- Badlapur- Kanjurmarg- Badlapur
Mumbai’s planned 38km Magenta Line (Line 14) is under review by IIT-B. It will have 15 stations (mostly elevated) and connect Badlapur to Kanjurmarg, with interchanges to other metro lines and Kanjurmarg Station.
Navi Mumbai Metro
The Navi Mumbai Metro is a rapid transit system serving Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It began operations on November 17, 2023.
As of July, 2024, only Line 1 is operational. Line 1 runs from Belapur to Pendhar for a distance of 11.1 kilometers and has 11 stations.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route (Operational)
- CBD Belapur (Change for Navi Mumbai Trans-harbour Railway)
- Sector 7 CBD Belapur
- Science Park
- Utsav Chowk
- Sector 11, Kharghar
- Sector 14, Kharghar
- Central Park
- Pethpada
- Sector 34, Kharghar
- Taloja (Change for now planned Line 12 and Vasai-Panvel Railway)
- Pendhar
- MIDC Station 2
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route (Under construction & Planned)
- MIDC Station 1
- Kasadi
- Sector 7E, Kalamboli
- Sector 13, Kalamboli
- Sector 2E, Kalamboli
- Sector 10, Kamothe
- Khandeshwar (Change for Harbour and Trans-Harbour Railway)
Thane Metro
Thane metro is a planned project that will improve traffic scenes in the city. This circular Metro route will be short and will connect different places in Thane. This may releive the locals from the mind-numbing traffic in these areas.
Stations on this Mumbai Metro Route (Under construction & Planned)
- Hiranandani Estate (Change for now under construction Line 4)
- Vijay Nagari
- Waghbil Road
- Regent Quays
- Central Avenue
- Queens Street
- Manorama Nagar
- Kolshet Industrial Area
- Balkum Naka
- Balkum Pada
- Rabodi
- Shivaji Park
- Thane (Change for Mumbai Central & Trans Harbour Railway)
- New Thane
- Teen Hath Naka (Change for now under construction Line 4)
- Wagle Circle
- Lokmanya Nagar Bus Depot
- Shivaji Nagar
- Neelkanth Terminal
- Gandhi Nagar
- Victoria Avenue
- Manpada
Mumbai Monorail
The Mumbai Monorail is a single-track elevated railway system that serves as a feeder service to Mumbai’s Suburban Railway network. It currently consists of one line, Line 1, which runs for 20.21 kilometers from Chembur to Sant Ghadge Maharaj Chowk at Mahalaxmi in south Mumbai.
Stations on this Route
- Chembur
- VNP & RC Marg
- Bharat Petroleum
- Mysore Colony
- Bhakti Park (Change for now under construction Line 4 & Planned Line 11)
- Wadala Depot
- GTB Nagar
- Antop Hill
- Acharya Atre Nagar
- Wadala Bridge
- Dadar East
- Naigaon
- Ambedkar Nagar
- Mint Colony
- Lower Parel (Change for Mumbai Suburban Central and Western Railway)
- SGM Chowk
Fare
- Minimum Fare- INR 10 for a single journey
- Maximum Fare- INR 40 for a single journey
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