Kochi Metro Route & Map

Kochi Metro is an urban mass rapid transit system (MRTS) built to serve Kochi, which is the commercial capital of Kerala. This station has one elevated line and 21 stations for serving the people. The construction for the 25.16 km Kochi Metro Phase 1 project, which connects Aluva and Petta with 22 stations, started in 2013. 

After this, India's Prime Minister inaugurated the line's first 13.2 km section between the Aluva – Palarivattom on 17th June 2017. On 19th June 2017, the commercial operation commenced two days later. The Kochi metro phase 2 project, with an 11.2 km line and it consists of 11 stations, was approved by the Kerala government in July 2018 with an estimated cost of Rs 2,310 crore. 

This phase involves the construction of a spurn line, which starts from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and moves to Infopark 2 in Kakkanad. This phase is waiting for the central government approval and will be funded by the AFD, Agence Francaise de Developpement. The power supply of the Kochi metro station is 110 KV A.C. 

There are numerous announcements made about what kind of Kochi metro phase 3 will look like, but there is still detailed planning that is going to be made by the authorities. Phase 3 will possibly include a northern extension of line – 1 to Cochin International Airport in Nedumbassery to Angamaly.

OperatorKochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL)
Operation start17 June 2017
Number of lines1 Metro Lines
Train length3 Coaches
No. of stations24 Active Stations
Metro timings⏱ Starting | Ending
06:00 AM | 10:00 PM

Kochi Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2024

Metro linesTerminal stations
▣ Line 1 LineAluva ⇄ SN Junction

Kochi Metro Route Map 2024

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Kochi Metro Fare Chart 2024

No. of StationFare Charges ( ₹)
1 Station10
2-4 Station20
5-7 Station30
8-11 Station40
12-16 Station50
Above 17 Station60
  • 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.

The Kochi metro was also considered a rapid transit system that serves the city of Kerala, India. The idea for the construction of Kochi Metro was first started in the year 1999 by the ninth chief minister of Kerala whose name was E.K. Nayanar. 

On 21st July 1999, the government of Kerala assigned a project to Rail India Technological and Economical Services (RITES) for the study of the metro rapid transport system in Kochi. In the same year, RITES was submitted to the Kerala government.

On 22nd December 2004, the second government of Kerala was assigned to the DMRC Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to create a detailed project report on Kochi Metro. 

On 2nd January 2008, the Kochi Metro Project was sent for ratification to the central government. The PIB which is known as the public investment board cleared the project on 22nd March 2012 which was subjected to final approval by the Union Cabinet.

The decision to entrust the Kochi rail project work to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation was taken on 28 March 2012 in the KMRL board meeting. On 3rd July 2012, the union government provided the final clearance to the project. 

On 13th September 2012, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the project. On 4th April 2013, the director board of KMRL signed a contract with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. 

On 7th June 2013, Construction work on the Kochi Metro Rail project started. On 19th June 2013, there were 22 stations of Kochi metro, which was approved by the state cabinet.

On 23rd January, the first trail run was flagged off by the chief minister, Oommen Chandy. The Kochi metro project was inaugurated in June 2017 with E. Sreedharan, who has already created the Konkan Railway and Delhi metro. 

Kochi metro history (key dates)

  • 19th July 2017: Aluva to Palarivattom (Line – 1/ Blue Line) – 13.2 km
  • 4th October 2017: Palarivattom to Maharaja’s College (Line – 1/ Blue Line) – 5 km 
  • 3rd September 2019: Maharaja’s College – Thaikkudam (Line -1/ Blue line) – 5.65 km
  • 7th September 2020: Thaikoodam – Petta (Line -1/ Blue line) – 1.12 km
  • 1st September 2022: Petta – S.N. Junction (Line 1/ Blue line) – 1.16 km

Kochi Metro News & Updates 2024

Kochi Metro FAQs

𝒜. The specialty of Kochi Metro is that it connects roads, rails, and water transport facilities.

𝒜. The Kochi metro logo is designed by TATA ELXSI Ltd.

𝒜. There are about 1,300 pillars lined up across Kochi as the metro project raced to the deadline with incredible speed.

𝒜. Kochi Metro has made an unprecedented achievement because it has been able to eliminate operational losses by releasing an operational profit of Rs. 5.35 crore in the financial year of 2023-2023.

𝒜. The biggest metro station of Kochi metro is the Aluva which consists of an overall area of 1.5 lakh square feet. Therefore the new metro station at Vadakkekotta is being constructed in an area which covers 4.3 lakh sq ft.

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