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Mumbai Metro: lines, stations, tickets

For a visitor, Mumbai Metro mostly means Line 3, the Aqua Line: an underground line of 27 stations from Aarey JVLR in the north to Cuffe Parade in the south, through both airport terminals, BKC, Dadar, Worli, CSMT and Churchgate. Fares go by distance, from about ₹10 up to about ₹70 for the full line. The other lines are elevated and serve the suburbs: Line 1 from Versova to Ghatkopar, and lines 2A, 7, 9 and 2B in the north and east.

Metro, and the Aqua Line above all

Line 3 Aqua opened end to end in October 2025 and links the airport, BKC and the southern tip; lines 1, 2A and 7 cover the western suburbs. QR tickets come through WhatsApp.

~₹10–80

The lines at a glance

Lines in Mumbai have both a colour and a number, and three different companies run them. Hours are approximate, from each operator's own timetable.

Line 3, Aqua (MMRC)	Aarey JVLR – Cuffe Parade, 33.5 km, 27 stations, all but one underground. First train from Aarey JVLR at about 5:55, last from Cuffe Parade at about 22:30.
Line 1, Blue (Mumbai Metro One)	Versova – Andheri – Ghatkopar, 11.4 km, 12 elevated stations, crossing the western and central suburbs. Runs from about 5:30 to 23:50.
Lines 2A Yellow and 7 Red (MMMOCL)	Two elevated lines in the western suburbs: 2A from Dahisar (East) to Andheri (West), 7 from Dahisar (East) to Gundavali. Line 9 continues north from Dahisar (East) to Kashigaon. First trains about 5:50–6:35, last about 22:30–23:35, depending on the section.
Line 2B Yellow (MMMOCL)	The eastern part of the Yellow Line, so far running between Mandale (Maharashtra Nagar) and Chembur, from about 6:00 to about 22:15–22:30.

Aqua Line stations, north to south

Aarey JVLR, SEEPZ, MIDC-Andheri, Marol Naka, CSMI Airport T2, Sahar Road, CSMI Airport T1, Santacruz, Bandra Colony, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Dharavi, Shitala Devi Mandir, Dadar, Siddhivinayak, Worli, Acharya Atre Chowk, Science Centre, Mahalaxmi, Jagannath Shankar Sheth, Grant Road, Girgaon, Kalbadevi, CSMT, Hutatma Chowk, Churchgate, Vidhan Bhavan, Cuffe Parade.

The stations that matter on a trip:

CSMI Airport T2 and T1: stations at both terminals of the main airport (BOM).
Marol Naka: change for Line 1 to Andheri, Versova and Ghatkopar.
Santacruz, Dadar, Mahalaxmi, Grant Road, Churchgate: interchanges with the Western suburban line; Mahalaxmi also for the Monorail.
Siddhivinayak: named after the Ganesha temple; see Siddhivinayak Temple.
Kalbadevi: for the old bazaars, Mumba Devi and Zaveri Bazaar.
CSMT: the station for Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, with the Central and Harbour lines and long-distance trains.
Hutatma Chowk and Churchgate: the Fort district, Flora Fountain and Kala Ghoda.
Cuffe Parade: the southern end of the line.

Fares and tickets

Fares go by distance on every line. On the Aqua Line MMRC's fare chart starts at about ₹10 for a trip of up to 3 km and reaches about ₹60–70 for the longest journeys; across the network a ride costs roughly ₹10–80.

Tickets are QR codes: buy them at the station or on your phone, including through WhatsApp. MMRC also has its own app, MetroConnect3, for the Aqua Line. Each operator sells tickets for its own lines.

If you plan to ride the Aqua Line a lot in a day or two, MMRC sells an NCMC Tourist Pass with unlimited rides for one or three days; at the price MMRC was advertising it cost about ₹210 for one day and ₹600 for three.

On the Aqua Line, MMRC said when planning the line that only cabin-size luggage would be allowed, not checked-in suitcases; check before arriving with big bags.

From the airport by metro

The Aqua Line is the metro airport link: the station sits at T2 and there is another at T1, and the line runs without changes through BKC to the Fort, Churchgate and Cuffe Parade for at most about ₹70, while a taxi to the south of the city can sit in traffic. This is for the main airport, BOM. The second airport, Navi Mumbai (NMI), is not on the Aqua Line; check which code your ticket shows. More in Mumbai airport.

Metro or local train?

The metro does not replace the suburban railway, it fills its gaps. The local trains (Western, Central and Harbour lines) run every two to five minutes from about ₹5 and are the fastest way around the city outside the peaks (8:00–11:00 and 17:30–21:00); first class costs four to five times more and is far calmer, and women-only coaches are marked. Tickets for the locals come from the RailOne app or the station window, not on board.

The metro wins where the trains do not go: across the suburbs (Line 1 from Andheri to Ghatkopar), in the far northern suburbs (lines 2A, 7 and 9), and on the Aqua Line's underground route to the airport, BKC and Worli. Its trains are air-conditioned with closed doors, which matters in the heat and the crowds. More options, from taxis to ferries, are in getting around Mumbai.

FAQ

Is Mumbai Metro connected to the airport?

Yes, the Aqua Line (Line 3) has stations at both terminals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, CSMI Airport T1 and T2. The Navi Mumbai airport (NMI) is not on the Aqua Line.

How many metro lines does Mumbai have?

Lines 1, 2A, 3 and 7 run end to end, Line 9 runs north from Dahisar (East) to Kashigaon, and Line 2B runs between Mandale and Chembur. More lines are under construction.

What are the Mumbai Metro timings?

The Aqua Line runs from about 5:55 (first train from Aarey JVLR) to about 22:30 (last from Cuffe Parade); Line 1 from about 5:30 to 23:50; lines 2A, 7, 9 and 2B from about 5:50–6:35 to 22:15–23:35 depending on the section.

How much is a metro ticket in Mumbai?

Fares depend on distance: on the Aqua Line about ₹10 for up to 3 km and about ₹60–70 for the longest trips; across all lines roughly ₹10–80.

Does the metro go to South Mumbai?

Yes, only the Aqua Line does: it continues south from Worli and Mahalaxmi to Grant Road, Kalbadevi, CSMT, Hutatma Chowk, Churchgate, Vidhan Bhavan and Cuffe Parade.

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Facts checked: 15 October 2026. Prices and hours are approximate; check locally.

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