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Kanpur Metro is a world-class Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) constructed and operated by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC).

Currently, Line 1 (Orange Line Priority Corridor) is fully operational from IIT Kanpur to Kanpur Central Railway Station, covering 14 active stations over 16.0 kilometers (9 elevated stations and 5 underground stations). The upcoming Corridor 2 (Blue Line) and Corridor 1 Phase 1B (Naubasta extension) are currently under construction.

Kanpur Metro runs strictly from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily across all 14 active stations, including Sundays and public holidays:

• First Train: 6:00 AM simultaneously from IIT Kanpur and Kanpur Central.
• Last Train: 10:00 PM from both terminal stations.
• Peak Hour Frequency (8:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM): Every 5 minutes.
• Off-Peak Frequency: Every 7 to 10 minutes.

Check the complete station-by-station first and last train chart on our Timetable Page →.

Kanpur Metro follows an economical, transparent station-slab fare structure:

The minimum ticket fare is ₹10 and the maximum fare is ₹40 (e.g., IIT Kanpur all the way to Kanpur Central). Calculate exact fares instantly on our Route Planner Tool ↑.

MetroKanpur.in is the #1 rated, fastest, and most accurate independent Kanpur Metro route checker and transit guide app.

Unlike cluttered portals, MetroKanpur.in offers:

• Instant station-to-station fare calculation with GoSmart discount toggle.
• Exact travel duration and intermediate stop breakdown.
• Directional platform guidance (Platform 1 Eastbound vs Platform 2 Westbound).
• Interactive Leaflet transit maps and station facility guides.
• 100% free, zero ads, and optimized for mobile devices and slow internet.

Commuters receive an instant 10% discount on every single ride by using the Kanpur Metro GoSmart Card (NCMC compliant).

Key benefits of the GoSmart Card:

• 10% Off Fares: A ₹40 ride costs only ₹36, saving money on daily coaching, college, and office commutes.
• No Queue: Tap-and-go entry at automated AFC gates without waiting in token lines.
• Cost: Available at ₹100 (₹50 refundable security deposit + ₹50 travel balance).
• Interoperability: Works on Lucknow Metro and all compatible NCMC transport networks across India.

There are currently 14 operational stations on Kanpur Metro's Orange Line in sequential order from North-West to South-East:

1. IIT Kanpur (Elevated Terminal)
2. Kalyanpur (Elevated)
3. SPM Hospital (Elevated)
4. CSJM Vishwavidyalaya (Elevated)
5. Gurudev Chauraha (Elevated)
6. Geeta Nagar (Elevated)
7. Rawatpur (Elevated Interchange)
8. LLR Hospital (Hallet) (Elevated)
9. Moti Jheel (Elevated)
10. Chunniganj (Underground)
11. Naveen Market (Underground)
12. Bada Chauraha (Underground)
13. Nayaganj (Underground)
14. Kanpur Central (Underground Terminal)

View gate locations, parking, and feeder bus information for each stop on our Station Directory →.

Yes, absolutely! The Kanpur Central Metro Station is directly integrated with the Kanpur Central Railway Station via pedestrian subways and dedicated entry/exit corridors.

Passengers stepping off Indian Railways trains can walk straight into the underground metro concourse without stepping onto road traffic, booking auto rickshaws, or negotiating with taxis. Metro trains connect Kanpur Central to Rawatpur in ~10 mins and IIT Kanpur in ~26 mins.

Kanpur Metro was engineered specifically to connect the city's premier academic and competitive examination hubs:

• IIT Kanpur: IIT Station is built right outside the main gate on Kalyanpur GT Road.
• CSJM University: Vishwavidyalaya Station is situated right opposite the university campus gates.
• Kakadeo Coaching Corridor: Geeta Nagar and Gurudev Chauraha stations provide immediate 2 to 5-minute walking access to Kakadeo's NEET, JEE, and UPSC coaching centers.
• GSVM Medical College & Hallet: Served directly by LLR Hospital Station.

Kanpur Metro Corridor 2 (Blue Line) is an 8.6 km arterial route currently under active civil construction by UPMRC, with targeted completion in late 2026.

It connects North Kanpur to South Kanpur from Chandra Shekhar Azad Agriculture University (CSAU) to Barra-8 across 8 planned stations:

• Underground (4 stations): CSAU Agri Univ, Rawatpur, Kakadeo, Double Phatak.
• Elevated (4 stations): Vijay Nagar, Shastri Chowk, Barra-7, Barra-8.

Read the detailed blueprint on our Phase 2 Route Guide →.

Rawatpur Metro Station is the official, high-capacity interchange station connecting Line 1 (Orange Line) and Line 2 (Blue Line).

Commuters travelling from South Kanpur (Barra / Vijay Nagar / Kakadeo) heading towards IIT Kanpur, Kanpur University, or Kanpur Central Railway Station will effortlessly switch trains at Rawatpur through an integrated concourse without exiting the fare gates.

Commuters are allowed to carry personal baggage up to 15 kg in weight with maximum dimensions not exceeding 60 cm (Length) × 45 cm (Breadth) × 25 cm (Height) free of charge.

All bags must pass through the X-ray baggage scanners at station security checkpoints. Hazardous, inflammable, explosive materials, sharp weapons, and commercial cargo parcels are strictly prohibited under UPMRC transit bylaws.

Yes! Dedicated two-wheeler and four-wheeler parking lots are operational at key transit stations including IIT Kanpur, Kalyanpur, Gurudev Chauraha, and Kanpur Central.

Parking lots are secured with CCTV surveillance, boom barriers, and digital computerized ticketing. Nominal parking charges apply: ₹10 to ₹20 for two-wheelers (depending on hours) and ₹20 to ₹40 for four-wheelers.

Kanpur Metro is 100% barrier-free and engineered in full compliance with national accessibility standards:

• Tactile Guiding Paths: Raised yellow tactile paths for visually impaired commuters from street footpath to train doors.
• Braille-Enabled Lifts: Elevators with audio voice announcements and Braille keypads.
• Wide AFC Gates: Dedicated wide automatic flaps at each gate cluster for wheelchair users.
• Wheelchair Belts & Coach Spaces: Designated locking spaces inside every coach with adjacent emergency call buttons.
• Free Wheelchair Assistance: Available at Station Customer Care centers upon request.

Kanpur Metro offers modern contactless ticketing methods:

• Digital Mobile QR Tickets: Commuters can book instant QR tickets using the official Kanpur Metro mobile app and UPI payments.
• Automated Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs): Available across concourses accepting cash, UPI (Paytm, Google Pay, PhonePe), and cards.
• GoSmart Card: Tap-and-go contactless card with 10% discount on every journey.
• Manual Counters: Token counters at each station accept cash and UPI for instant QR paper tickets.

Kanpur Metro infrastructure and trains are owned and operated by the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

MetroKanpur.in is an independent, non-governmental civic transit technology portal created by Advocate & UPSC Aspirant Shubham Kumar Sah. It serves as Kanpur's trusted commuter companion, providing free, fast, and accurate route calculation, fare estimation, station maps, and transit advisories without commercial bias or ads.