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Kochi Metro Route

The Kochi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in India. Currently Kochi Metro network has 25 active stations. Find important and useful information like Kochi Metro route, metro lines, service operation timings, first train, last train, route map, fare chart, top attractions near metro station, metro station nearby, news and more.

OperatorKochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL)
Operation Start17 June 2017
Number of Lines1 Active Lines
0 Inactive Lines
Train Length3 Coaches
No. of Stations25 Active Stations
0 Inactive Stations
Metro Timings⏱ Starting | Ending
06:00 AM | 10:00 PM

Kochi Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2024

Status: AC = Active, UC = Under Construction, AP = Approved for Construction, PL = In Plan

Metro LinesStatusTerminal Stations
◙ Line 1 Line✓ ACAluva ⇄ Tripunithura Terminal

Kochi Metro Route Map 2024

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Kochi Metro Fare Chart 2024

No. of StationNormal Fare (₹)Kochi1 Card Fare (₹)
0 - 2 Station109
3 - 5 Station2018
6 - 8 Station3024
9-12 Station4032
13-17 Station5040
Above 17 Station6048
  • All fares are in Indian Rupee.
  • The ticket valid for exit at destination station Automatic gates upto 120 minutes after entry through Automatic Gates at Origin Station, otherwise the patron needs to pay overstay amount of Rs 10/- per hour up to Max. of Rs 50/-
  • If the patron tried to exit after 20 minutes from the same station,he has to be charged by an overstay amount Rs 10/- per/hour up to maximum of Rs 50/-
  • Maximum 3 children of height upto 90cm and below can travel free (Not applicable for group booking) if accompanied by an adult, Children above 90cm full fare will be charged.

Unlimited Travel Passes in Kochi Metro:

Days of PassesAmount
1 Day Pass125/-
3 Day Pass280/-
7 Day Pass550/-
15 Day Pass1150/-
30 Day Pass2200/-
45 Day Pass3200/-

Interesting Facts about Kochi Metro

  • The Kochi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in Kerala, India.
  • Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed for the implementation of Kochi Metro Rail Project.
  • The Kochi metro project is the first metro in the country which connects rail, road and water transport facilities.
  • Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the Kochi Metro rail project in 2012 and line from Aluva to Palarivattom was opened to passengers on 17 June 2017 by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India.
  • It is the world's first rapid transit system whose entire management operations are handled by women.
  • Every Kochi Metro station is designed on a specific theme around Kerala culture and geography.
  • Kochi Metro has lots of innovation like Social inclusion, solar energy, vertical garden, plastic bottle recycling.
  • Buy using Kochi 1 Card, you get 20% Discount on fare for every metro ride, also use your Card at any retail and online stores as well.
  • KMRL currently runs services from 6 am to 10 pm by deploying Alstom metropolis trains on its Line-1.
  • In February 2020, KMRL launched a daily feeder shuttle service for Rs. 50 from Aluva Station to Kochi Airport, with departures every 40 minutes.
  • First feeder shuttle service starts at 5 am from the airport and at 5:40 am from Aluva Station. Last shuttle leaves at 10:30 pm from the airport and at 11:10 pm from Aluva Station.
  • Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL) fixed Kochi Metro Line-1’s fares in November 2016 with a minimum fare of Rs. 10 and maximum of Rs 60.

About Kochi Metro

  • The Kochi Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kochi in Kerala, India.
  • The idea of Kochi Metro was first mooted in 1999 by the 9th Chief Minister of Kerala, E.K. Nayanar.
  • On 21 July 1999 Kerala government assined project to Rail India Technological and Economic Services (RITES) for feasibility study on metro rapid transport system in Kochi.
  • RITES was repot summited to Kerala government in same year 1999.
  • On 22 December 2004, the second Kerala government assigned the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for preparing the detailed project report on Kochi Metro.
  • On 2 January 2008 Kochi Metro project sent to Central Government for ratification.
  • The Public Investment Board (PIB) cleared the project on 22 March 2012 subject to final approval by the Union Cabinet.
  • On 28 March 2012 at a KMRL board meeting, the decision was taken to entrust the Kochi Metro rail project work to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
  • On 3 July 2012, Union Government gave final clearance to the project.
  • Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the project on 13 September 2012.
  • On 4 April 2013, KMRL's Director Board signed a contract with the DMRC.
  • Construction work on the Kochi Metro rail project began on 7 June 2013.
  • The 22 proposed stations for the Kochi Metro were approved by the State Cabinet on 19 June 2013.
  • The first trial run was flagged off by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, on 23 January 2016.
  • Kochi Metro porject was inaugurated in June 2017 with E. Sreedharan, he is already created Delhi Metro and Konkan Railway.

Kochi Metro News & Updates:

◷ 2024-11-11
☍ Bhaskar
There will be parking at 16 stations of Noida Greno Metro line. Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has issued tender for this. Agencies can apply till 25th November. There are 21 metro stations on this line. NMRC officials said that out of 21 stations, only three-four stations have parking facility, whereas out of 21 metro stations, 16 stations have sufficient space for parking.
◷ 2024-11-11
☍ The Hindu
Chennai Metro Rail Limited temporarily suspends tunnelling near Kutchery Road due to gas leak. Officials say gas detectors detected small amounts of methane and carbon monoxide in the tunnel. They are pumping fresh air into the tunnel and are looking for the source of the leak in order to plug it.
◷ 2024-11-11
☍ Financial Express
Services on Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch to be rescheduled from Monday. From the 11 November metro services in the west-bound tunnel will operate between Howrah Maidan and Mahakaran stations. This change will apply during working hours on weekdays, from 6:55 am to 10 pm On Sundays, metro services in the east-bound tunnel will run from 2:15 pm to 9:50 pm, as per the revised schedule.
◷ 2024-11-11
☍ Asian News
Bengaluru: BMRCL unveils plans for new double-decker metro flyover in phase 3 expansion. BMRCL plans a new double-decker metro line for Bengaluru’s Phase 3 expansion, covering multiple routes like JP Nagar to Kempapura. The project includes three double-decker flyovers, advisory facilities, and central-state funding, with 44.65 km of land acquisition in progress across identified properties.
◷ 2024-11-10
☍ Times of India
Kanpur Metro: Trial run from Moti Jheel to Kanpur Central to commence soon. Kanpur Metro's preparations for the commercial operation from IIT to Kanpur Central station are now in the final stage. This month, a test run will be conducted up to Kanpur Central, paving the way for the launch of commercial operations in this section.
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