Kanpur Metro – Routes, Stations, Map, Fare & Timings

Kanpur Metro has 1 operational line, the Orange Line, running 14 stations between IIT Kanpur and Kanpur Central. A further extension toward Naubasta was in final safety trials as of mid-2026.

Kanpur Metro trains run daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Kanpur Metro fare is distance-based. Check the Kanpur Metro Fare Chart on this page for the exact fare between two stations.

Tickets are available as QR codes from station counters and vending machines. A rechargeable UPMRC Smart Card is also available at every station.

Yes, a rechargeable UPMRC Smart Card is available at all 14 stations, alongside QR-code single-journey tickets.

Parking availability varies by station; check the specific station page on MetroYatra to confirm parking at your station.

Limited personal luggage is allowed, subject to security screening at station entry. Oversized, hazardous, or restricted items are not permitted.

MetroYatra tracks Kanpur Metro's Naubasta extension trials and service updates. For official real-time alerts, check the UPMRC Kanpur Metro website.

Children below the height limit set by UPMRC travel free when accompanied by an adult; children above that limit need a regular ticket.

Kanpur Metro currently operates 14 stations on the Orange Line, from IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central.

Kanpur Metro's operational Orange Line stretch is 15 km, from IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central.

Yes — Kanpur Metro was the first metro in Uttar Pradesh to launch the GoSmart Card, an SBI co-branded National Common Mobility Card. It gives a flat 10% discount on every ride and also works on NCMC-enabled buses, parking, and other metro networks like Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune.

The Blue Line will run about 8.6 km from Agriculture University to Barra-8 with 8 stations, interchanging with the Orange Line at Rawatpur. Construction is under way, with completion targeted around late 2026.

Yes to both. Every train on the Orange Line carries a dedicated coach reserved for women passengers, and every operational station has lifts, ramps, tactile paths, and wheelchair-accessible facilities.

UPMRC's round-the-clock helpline for Kanpur Metro is 0512-2246200, or email customercare@lmrcl.com (the shared UPMRC customer care address for Kanpur, Agra, and Lucknow Metro). Visit kanpur.upmetrorail.com for fares, train timings, and GoSmart Card services.