Kochi Metro

Kochi Metro operate from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM Monday to Saturday. On Sundays,first train starts at 7:30 AM. Services are extended to 11 PM or later during festival like Onam, Christmas and New Year. On special occasion services have run until 1:30 AM.

Kochi Metro fare is zone-base (F1–F6): up to 2 km = ₹10, 2–5 km = ₹20, 5–10 km = ₹30, 10–15 km = ₹40, 15–20 km = ₹50, beyond 20 km = ₹60. WhatsApp ticket get 10% discount. Non-peak hour ticket get up to 50% discount. Single tickets are valid for 90 minutes from purchase.

Yes Kochi Metro is world's first transit system to have all administrative function handled by women. KMRL also employs Kudumbashree worker and member of transgender community making it a global model for inclusive and diverse employment in public transport.

Blue Line has 25 operational stations from Aluva to Tripunithura Terminal, spanning 25.16 kmLatest station — Tripunithura Terminal — was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on March 6, 2024. Phase 2 (Pink Line, 11.2 km, 11 stations) is under construction with completion expected by November 2026.

There is no direct metro to airport. From Aluva station, take the KMRL feeder shuttle bus at ₹50 per person, running every 40 minutes. First bus from Aluva: 5:40 AM, last bus from airport: 10:30 PM. Phase 3 plans to extend the metro directly to the airport via NH 544.

Get down at Edapally metro station. A dedicated elevated walkway connect directly from the station to Lulu Mall making it Kerala's most convenient mall access by public transport.

Ernakulam South metro station is directly connected to Ernakulam Junction Railway Station at walkable distance providing seamless metro-rail connectivity.

Town Hall metro station is closest to Ernakulam Town (North) Railway Station within easy walking distance.

You can connect to Kochi Water Metro from Ernakulam South metro station (short auto ride to Ernakulam Jetty) or via Vytila Mobility Hub which integrate metro, buse and water metro in one terminal.

The Kochi1 Card (Axis Bank partnership) is a multimodal smart card for metro, buses and water metro. For WhatsApp ticketing save +91 90486 90486 and book ticket for a 10% discount. Non-peak hour ticket via WhatsApp get up to 50% off. The Kochi1 app also enable ticket booking and card management.

Yes Kochi Metro is first metro in India to use Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling, which allow train to operate with minimal human intervention, improving safety and efficiency. It also hold the record as the fastest completed metro project in India — built in just 4 years.

Vytila Mobility Hub is Kochi's premier integrated transport terminal. Vytila metro station connect metro with KSRTC and private long-distance buses city buses and Kochi Water Metro making it most connected mobility point in city.

Phase 2 Pink Line runs from JLN Stadium to Infopark II in Kakkanad, 11.2 km, 11 station. Station include Palarivattom Junction, Palarivattom Signal, Chembumukku, Vazhakkala, Kakkanad Junction, SEZ, Rajagiri, Infopark I and Infopark II. Completion expected by November 2026. It will connect Kochi's major IT hub at Kakkanad.

Take metro to Maharaja's College or Ernakulam South station. From there take an auto/taxi to the main boat jetty (Ernakulam Jetty) and catch a ferry to Fort Kochi for a scenic heritage experience.

Yes Kochi Metro allow bicycle on train in dedicated space in first and last coaches. This initiative promote eco-friendly last-mile connectivity-a unique feature among Indian metro.

Yes paid parking for car and two-wheeler is available at several stations including Aluva, Kalamassery, CUSAT, Edapally, and SN Junction. Charges and availability vary by station.

Yes all station have ramp elevator tactile paving on platform and dedicated wheelchair spaces inside train. Kochi Metro has won multiple award for its inclusive design and universal accessibility.

No. Eating, drinking, smoking and carrying hazardous materials are strictly prohibited inside train and on station platform. Violator may be fined.

Passenger can carry one piece of baggage up to 10 kg. Dimension must not exceed 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm. All luggage passes through security screening at entry gate.

M.G. Road metro station is closest to northern part of Marine Drive. From there it is short walk or auto ride to the scenic Marine Drive walkway along Vembanad Lake.