Find a MMRC Route
● Aqua Line
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC)
Active
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line Overview
The Aqua Line (Line 3) is Mumbai's first fully underground metro, running about 33.5 km from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade with 27 stations, 26 of them underground. It links Aarey, SEEPZ, both airport terminals, BKC, Dadar, Worli, Churchgate and CSMT. The line opened in three stages between October 2024 and October 2025 and is now fully operational. Explore the Mumbai Metro Aqua Line route map, full station list, interchange stations, fares, first and last train timings and top attractions nearby.
Aqua Line Station List 2026 (28 Active)
Parking Feeder Bus ATM Restroom
| # | Station | Amenities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aarey JVLR
|
|
| 2 |
SEEPZ
Interchange
|
|
| 3 |
MIDC Andheri
|
|
| 4 |
Marol Naka
Interchange
|
|
| 5 |
CSMI Airport T2
Interchange
|
|
| 6 |
Sahar Road
|
|
| 7 |
CSMI Airport T1
|
|
| 8 |
Santacruz
|
|
| 9 |
Bandra Colony
|
|
| 10 |
Bandra Kurla Complex
Interchange
|
|
| 11 |
Dharavi
|
|
| 12 |
Shitla Devi Mandir
|
|
| 13 |
Dadar
|
|
| 14 |
Siddhivinayak
|
|
| 15 |
Worli
|
|
| 16 |
Acharya Atre Chowk
|
|
| 17 |
Science Museum
|
|
| 18 |
Mahalaxmi
|
|
| 19 |
Jagannath Shankar Sheth
|
|
| 20 |
Grant Road
|
|
| 21 |
Girgaon
|
|
| 22 |
Kalbadevi
|
|
| 23 |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST)
Interchange
|
|
| 24 |
Hutatma Chowk
|
|
| 25 |
Churchgate
|
|
| 26 |
Vidhan Bhavan
|
|
| 27 |
Badhwar Park
|
|
| 28 |
Cuffe Parade
|
Aqua Line Route Map 2026
Pan and zoom to explore the MMRC Aqua Line.
Loading map…
100%
Ctrl + Scroll to zoom · Drag to pan
Aqua Line History, Facts & Expansion
- The Aqua Line is built and operated by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), a 50:50 joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra.
- It is about 33.5 km long with 27 stations; 26 are underground and Aarey JVLR is at grade.
- Aarey JVLR-BKC opened in October 2024, BKC-Acharya Atre Chowk in May 2025, and the final stretch to Cuffe Parade in October 2025.
- The line serves both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
- A twin tunnel runs beneath the Mithi River between BKC and Dharavi.
- The trains use CBTC signalling and stations have platform screen doors.
- Interchanges include Marol Naka (Line 1), suburban rail at Dadar, Mumbai Central, Churchgate and CSMT, and the Monorail at Mahalaxmi.
- The line has Mumbai's first metro stations below heritage areas such as Hutatma Chowk, Kalbadevi and Girgaon.
- Seventeen tunnel boring machines were used to dig the twin tunnels.
- Its depot is at Sariput Nagar in the Aarey Colony area.
- The minimum fare is Rs 10 and the maximum Rs 70.
- The line was largely funded by a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Mumbai Metro Aqua Line Phase-wise Expansion
Phase 1 (2024) (Completed)
Aarey JVLR-BKC, about 12.7 km with 10 stations, opened in October 2024.
Phase 2A (2025) (Completed)
BKC-Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli), about 9.8 km with 6 stations, opened in May 2025.
Phase 2B (2025) (Completed)
Acharya Atre Chowk-Cuffe Parade, about 11 km with 11 stations, opened in October 2025, completing the line.
Future Integration (Planned)
Interchanges are planned with Line 6 at SEEPZ/Aarey, Line 7A and Line 8 at the airport, Line 2B at BKC and Line 11 at CSMT.
Aqua Line FAQs
The Mumbai Metro Aqua Line has a total of 27 stations. The length of the Aqua Line is 33.5 kilometres and it runs from Cuffe Parade to Aarey Colony.
The Mumbai Aqua Line Metro has several interchange stations from where passengers can transfer to other metro lines. These interchange stations are as follows:
- Marol Naka - Interchange with Metro Line 1 (Ghatkopar - Versova)
- Santacruz Metro - Interchange with Santacruz Railway Station
Yes, the Mumbai Aqua Line Metro is operational today. It runs as per its scheduled time. However, for any updates regarding delays or maintenance work, it is advisable to check the official website or app of Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL).
Mumbai Aqua Line Metro Timings
Mumbai Aqua Line Metro runs on regular schedule throughout the week between Aarey JVLR and Bandra Kurla Complex.
Mumbai Aqua Line Metro Timings from Monday to Saturday:
- First train: 06:30:00 AM (Aarey JVLR to Bandra Kurla Complex) | 06:30:00 AM (Bandra Kurla Complex to Aarey JVLR)
- Last train: 22:30:00 PM
Mumbai Aqua Line Metro Timings on Sunday:
- First train: 08:30:00 AM (Aarey JVLR to Bandra Kurla Complex) | 08:30:00 (Bandra Kurla Complex to Aarey JVLR)
- Last train: 22:30:00 PM
The Mumbai Metro Aqua Line connects to several railway stations, including Churchgate (Western Line), CSMT (Central and Harbour Lines, national rail network), Mumbai Central (Western Line, national rail network) and Mahalaxmi (Western Line).
Yes, the Mumbai Aqua Line is connected to the Blue Line at Marol Naka Metro Station which acts as an interchange station for both.
Yes, Mumbai Metro Aqua Line (Line 3) connects directly to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSMIA).
Top Attractions in Mumbai
Explore popular places to visit near Aqua Line.
— km away from you
| Free Entry |
Nearest Metro Station
903 m
— km away from you
| Free Entry |
Nearest Metro Station
1.7 km
— km away from you
| Free Entry |
Nearest Metro Station
889 m
— km away from you
| Free Entry |
Nearest Metro Station
1.5 km
— km away from you
| Free Entry |
Nearest Metro Station
318 m
— km away from you
| Free Entry |
Nearest Metro Station
1.0 km
Other Mumbai Metro Lines
Red Line
19 station
Yellow Line
17 station
Yellow Line
20 station
Green Line
34 station
Orange Line
17 station
Pink Line
13 station
Red Line
5 station
Green Line
5 station
Orange Line
19 station
