Plan your journey across all 54 stations — Blue, Red & Violet lines — including GIFT City, Gandhinagar, and Mahatma Mandir.
| Journey Type | Token Fare | NCMC Card (10% off) |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 — Minimum (1 stop) | ₹5 | ₹4.50 |
| Phase 1 — Short (2–5 stops) | ₹10–₹20 | ₹9–₹18 |
| Phase 1 — Medium (6–12 stops) | ₹25–₹35 | ₹22–₹31 |
| Phase 1 — Maximum fare | ₹40 | ₹36 |
| Phase 2 (Gandhinagar / GIFT City) | ~₹35 | ~₹31 |
Ahmedabad Metro has 54 operational stations across three corridors: Blue Line (Thaltej Gam to Vastral Gam, 18 stations, 21.2 km), Red Line (APMC to Mahatma Mandir, 33 stations), and Violet Line spur (GNLU to GIFT City, 3 stations including GNLU). Total network: 67.56 km. Sabarmati Railway Station is still under construction.
Phase 1 fare: minimum ₹5, maximum ₹40 based on distance. Phase 2 fare is approximately ₹35. The NCMC National Common Mobility Card gives a 10% discount on all journeys. A Tourist Daily Pass at ₹100 offers unlimited rides. Children below 3 feet (90 cm) travel free.
Ahmedabad Metro operates from 6:20 AM to 10:05 PM daily. Trains run every 5–7 minutes during peak hours and every 8–12 minutes during off-peak hours. Services run on all days including Sundays and public holidays.
Old High Court (also known as SP Stadium / Gandhigram area) is the main interchange where the Blue Line (East-West) and Red Line (North-South) cross. GNLU is the interchange between the Red Line and the Violet Line spur to GIFT City.
Board the Red Line towards Gandhinagar. Change at GNLU station to the Violet Line spur. The spur has two stations: PDEU and GIFT City — the terminus. GIFT City is India's first smart city and International Financial Services Centre.
Alight at Kalupur Metro Station on the Blue Line (East-West Corridor). The station is directly connected to Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station, making it the most convenient option for railway passengers.
The GMRC Cashless Smart Card (CSC) costs ₹100 (₹50 security deposit + ₹50 stored value) and can be recharged at stations. The National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) is a RuPay-based card that gives 10% discount on every journey. NCMC is the only card that works across Phase 1 and Phase 2 stations without restrictions.
Yes, a Tourist Daily Pass at ₹100 offers unlimited rides throughout the day — ideal for tourists visiting Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Adalaj Stepwell, and other attractions accessible by metro.
Phase 2 milestones: Motera to Sector-1 Gandhinagar inaugurated September 16, 2024 (15.4 km). GNLU to GIFT City (Violet Line spur, 5.4 km) inaugurated September 2024. Sector-1 to Mahatma Mandir (5 stations: Sachivalaya, Akshardham, Sector-16, Sector-24, Mahatma Mandir) had trial runs in October 2025 — expected to open in 2026.
The closest metro station to Gandhi Ashram (Sabarmati Ashram) is Gandhigram on the Red Line. From there, it's a short auto-rickshaw or walk to the historic ashram.
Alight at Kankaria East station on the Blue Line. The vibrant Kankaria Lake with its amusement parks and lakefront is within walking distance from this station.
Mahatma Mandir is the proposed terminal station of the Red Line extension in Gandhinagar. This section is in trial run phase and expected to open in 2026. Once open, it will directly serve the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre.
Yes, every Ahmedabad Metro train has dedicated space reserved for women passengers. All coaches also have reserved seats for senior citizens and differently-abled passengers.
Yes, all stations are fully accessible with ramps, elevators, tactile paths, and dedicated spaces for wheelchair users. Staff assistance is available on request.
Passengers can carry luggage up to 25 kg. Dimensions must not exceed 80 cm × 50 cm × 30 cm. All luggage passes through security screening. Pets are not allowed.
No. Eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing tobacco are strictly prohibited inside metro trains and on station platforms. Violators can be fined under metro bylaws.
Buy tickets via: Token from station counters (Cash/UPI/Card), NCMC RuPay card, GMRC Smart Card (CSC), QR ticket via the official GMRC Mobile App (valid 30 min for paper QR, 180 min for digital), or Tourist Daily Pass (₹100).
Ahmedabad Metro has seen significant ridership growth. In FY 2024-25, over 40 lakh passengers travelled by metro. The average daily ridership reached 1.29 lakh in January 2025 — a major increase from the early days of operation.
Key upcoming expansions: Sector-1 to Mahatma Mandir (Red Line, 2026), Airport Spur (Koteshwar Road to SVPIA Airport, ~5 km, Phase 3), Blue Line extension (Thaltej Gam to Godhavi, ~8 km) and Blue Line (Vastral Gam extension). Phase 3 is expected to begin planning in 2025-26.
Ahmedabad Metro is operated by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC), formerly known as Metro-Link Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad (MEGA). GMRC is a 50:50 SPV of Government of India and Government of Gujarat, established in February 2010.