Ahmedabad Metro

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 base on distance. Phase 2 fare is approx ₹35.NCMC National Common Mobility Card give 10% discount on all journeys. A Tourist Daily Pass at ₹100 offer unlimited ride. Children below 3 feet (90 cm) can travel free.

Ahmedabad Metro operate from 6:20 AM to 10:05 PM daily. Train run every 5 to 7 minutes during peak hours and every 8–12 minutes during off peak hours. Services run on all days including Sunday and public holiday.

Old High Court (also known as SP Stadium / Gandhigram area) is main interchange where Blue Line (East West) and Red Line (North South) cross. GNLU is interchange between Red Line and Violet Line spur to GIFT City.

Board Red Line toward 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 most convenient option for railway passenger.

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 only card that works across Phase 1 and Phase 2 station without restriction.

Yes, a Tourist Daily Pass at ₹100 offer unlimited ride throughout day ideal for tourist 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.

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 historic ashram.

Alight at Kankaria East station on the Blue Line. The vibrant Kankaria Lake with its amusement park and lakefront is within walking distance from this station.

Mahatma Mandir is proposed terminal station of Red Line extension in Gandhinagar. This section is in trial run phase and expect to open in 2026. Once open, it will directly serve Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre.

Yes, every Ahmedabad Metro train has dedicated space reserve for women passenger. All coaches also have reserved seat for senior citizen and differently abled passenger.

Yes, all stations are fully accessible with ramps, elevator, tactile paths, and dedicated spaces for wheelchair user. Staff assistance is available on request.

Passenger can carry luggage up to 25 kg. Dimension must not exceed 80 cm × 50 cm × 30 cm. All luggage passes through security screening. Pet is not allowed.

No. Eating, drinking, smoking, and chewing tobacco are strictly prohibited inside metro train and on station platform. Violator can be fined under metro bylaws.

Buy ticket 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 passenger travell by metro. The average daily ridership reach 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, establish in February 2010.