Patna Metro

Operational Operator: Patna Metro Rail Corporation Length: 3.2 km Updated:

Patna Metro is an operational metro system in Patna, run by Patna Metro Rail Corporation. It covers 3.2 km, with fares from ₹15 to ₹30 and trains operating 08:00 to 22:00 roughly every 20 minutes. Its route map, stations, fares and timings are below.

Patna Metro is the rapid transit system taking shape in the capital of Bihar. It is under construction, with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation carrying out the build, and it will give the city its first modern rail-based transit across two planned corridors.

The network

The project is planned as two corridors that cross the city and meet at an interchange, mixing elevated and underground sections. Together they will link major destinations such as the railway station, bus terminal and the growing residential and institutional areas on the outskirts. A priority stretch is being built first to open ahead of the full network.

Operator and what comes next

DMRC is executing the construction, with a dedicated state corporation set to operate the system once it opens. Current work covers civil construction, tunnelling and station building along the priority section. Contract awards, tunnelling milestones and station updates arrive as the project advances.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Patna Metro timings?
Patna Metro operates 08:00 to 22:00. Trains run at a frequency of about 20 minutes.

Who is building the Patna Metro?
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is carrying out the construction.

Is the Patna Metro operational?
Not yet. It is under construction, with a priority section being built to open first.

How many corridors will Patna Metro have?
Two corridors are planned, crossing the city and meeting at an interchange.

When will the full Patna Metro network open?
The remaining corridors are under construction, with further sections targeted over the following years and tracked here.

What are Patna Metro fares?
Fares on the operational priority section are distance-based, starting at around Rs 15.

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

Latest updates

23 tenders tracked →

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Phases

PhaseLinesStationsLength (km)Status
Line 1 (East–West)Danapur–Khemni Chak1416.86Under Construction
Line 2 (North–South)Patna Junction–ISBT1214.05Partially operational (3.2 km since Oct 2025)

Latest ridership: 2.10 lakh/day (2026)

Fares

Patna Metro fares range from ₹15 to ₹30, set by Patna Metro Rail Corporation.

Distance / zoneFare
Minimum fare₹15
Maximum fare₹30

Timings

Patna Metro service timings and frequency:

ServiceTime
Operating hours08:00 to 22:00
Frequencyabout 20 minutes

Journey Planner & Route Map

Awarded tenders & contracts

Tender / ContractAgencyValueAwarded to
Construction Consultancy—₹79.22 CrRITES
Packages PC05 & PC06 (twin tunnels etc.)—₹2566 CrHindustan Construction Company (HCC)

Ongoing tenders

TenderAgencyValueBid dueStatus
Patna Metro gains momentum: Bids invited for finishing work at Mithapur, RK Nagar & Jaganpura DMRCSubscribersOpen
Patna Metro Corridor-1:DMRC floats ₹10.86 Cr tender for track fastening systemDMRCSubscribersOpen
Patna Metro: E&M tender floated for underground stations of Corridor 2DMRCSubscribersOpen
DMRC floated tender for ballastless track installation work on Patna Metro Line 1DMRCSubscribersOpen
Patna Metro Line 2: DMRC floats tender for Track Fastening SystemDMRCSubscribersUnder evaluation
DMRC Floats ₹114.24 Cr Tender for AFC System for 24 Patna Metro StationsDMRCSubscribersSubscribersUnder evaluation
DMRC Invites Bids for Electrical Works of Patna Metro Line 2’s UG SectionDMRCSubscribersSubscribersUnder evaluation

Upcoming tenders

No upcoming tenders announced yet.

Bid values, closing dates and awardees are for subscribers. See plans.