Mumbai Metro

Mumbai Metro is an operational metro network in Mumbai, run by MMRDA and MMRC. It covers about 91.5 km and 78 stations, with fares from ₹10 to ₹80 and trains operating 05:30 to 23:50, frequency varying 3 to 8 minutes by line. Its route map, stations, fares and timings are below.

The Mumbai Metro is a growing rapid transit network built to relieve one of the most crowded commuter systems in the world. It works alongside the city’s suburban railway, adding fast east-west and cross-town links that the old radial lines never provided. Several lines are already carrying passengers and more are under construction, spread across elevated and underground corridors.

The network

The system began with Line 1, the elevated Versova to Ghatkopar corridor that opened in 2014. Since then the map has widened with the Line 2A and Line 7 corridors along the western suburbs, and with Line 3, the underground Aqua Line running from Colaba through Bandra to SEEPZ. Together the lines total more than 100 km in operation and under construction, and they connect at interchanges with the suburban rail and monorail.

Operators and what comes next

Mumbai’s metro is delivered by more than one agency. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and its operating arm handle most of the elevated lines, while the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) built the underground Line 3. Work continues on extensions and new corridors across the metropolitan region, with related networks taking shape in Navi Mumbai and Thane.

Line-by-line guides

Stations, sections, opening dates and news for each line:

• Mumbai Metro Line 2A (Yellow Line) (operational)
• Mumbai Metro Line 2B (partly open)
• Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) (operational)
• Mumbai Metro Line 7 (Red Line) (operational)
• Mumbai Metro Line 9 (partly open)
• Mumbai Metro Line 4 (under construction)
• Mumbai Metro Line 7A (under construction)

Frequently asked questions

What are the Mumbai Metro timings?
Mumbai Metro operates 05:30 to 23:50. Trains run at a frequency of 3 to 8 minutes by line.

Who runs the Mumbai Metro?
Several agencies. MMRDA and its operating company run most elevated lines, and MMRC built the underground Line 3 (Aqua Line).

When did the Mumbai Metro open?
Line 1, the elevated Versova to Ghatkopar corridor, opened in 2014. More lines have opened since and others are under construction.

What is the Aqua Line?
Line 3, Mumbai’s underground metro corridor running from Colaba through Bandra to SEEPZ, built by MMRC.

Which Mumbai Metro lines are operational?
Line 1 (Blue), Line 2A (Yellow), Line 7 (Red) and the underground Line 3 (Aqua) are all in service.

How busy is Mumbai Metro?
About 16 lakh passengers a day network-wide (early 2026).

What are Mumbai Metro fares?
Distance-based, from Rs 10 to about Rs 80 for the longest journeys.

Is there a Mumbai Metro route map and journey planner?
Yes. This hub has an interactive route map and journey planner, plus stations, fares, live tenders and the latest updates.