How to use this Kanpur Metro guide
This Kanpur guide organises the station list, route references and fare notes used by Bharat Metro Locator. Check UPMRC for the latest train timings and service announcements.
Current corridors and station notes
The Orange Line (IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central, 15 km) is operational with 14 stations (9 elevated, 5 underground). The full Phase 1A (IIT Kanpur to Naubasta, 23.8 km, 21 stations) and Blue Line (Agriculture University to Barra-8, 8.6 km, 8 stations) are under construction, with completion expected by Q4 2025. Rawatpur will serve as the interchange station.
Find a route between stations
Enter your source and destination to get multiple route options ranked by travel time, interchanges, and walking distance, with a detailed Kanpur Metro ticket price breakdown. Use the flip arrow in the route planner to quickly check return trains (e.g., from IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central and back).
Fare and ticketing notes
The configured Kanpur fare range is INR 10–40, with GoSmart discount and QR-ticket notes included for planning. Card recharge is listed through the Kanpur Metro app, UPMRC website or vending machines; verify the child-travel rule at the station.
Kanpur Metro at a glance
- Total route length: 15 km operational (Orange Line), 32.4 km planned (Phase 1)
- Daily ridership: ~30,000 passengers (April 2025 average)
- Key feature: Fastest-built metro system globally (2 years for priority section)
- Major interchange: Rawatpur (Orange and Blue Lines)
Kanpur Metro expansion plans
Phase 1B (Orange Line from Kanpur Central to Naubasta) includes 7 stations, with track laying and escalator installation ongoing, targeting Q4 2025. The Blue Line (8.6 km, 8 stations) is under construction, with tunneling starting mid-2025. UPMRC’s Vision 2051 proposes 5 new corridors (52 km, ~INR 4,250 crore) to Mandhana, Chakeri Airport, Unnao, and Bhauti, covering Kanpur and Unnao.