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Getting Around Amdavad

Metro, BRTS, buses, autos and cabs — everything you need to move around Ahmedabad.

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Ahmedabad Metro

Metro Lines

Operated by GMRC. Fast, AC and the easiest way across the city.

Blue Line

Thaltej Gam ↔ Vastral Gam / Apparel Park

The East–West corridor across the city, via the Old High Court interchange.

  • 🕕 ~6:20 AM–10:20 PM
  • 🎫 ₹5–₹25

Red Line

Motera Stadium ↔ APMC

The North–South corridor, connecting the stadium to the southern markets.

  • 🕕 ~6:20 AM–10:20 PM
  • 🎫 ₹5–₹25

Tickets & Tips

Smart card · QR ticket · UPI

Buy a rechargeable smart card or a QR ticket from the station or app. Interchange between lines at Old High Court.

  • 🔁 Interchange: Old High Court
Buses & More

BRTS, AMTS & Cabs

Other ways to get around the city.

BRTS Janmarg

Dedicated-corridor express buses on colour-coded routes across an 89+ km network, with stations on the road medians.

  • 🎫 ₹4–₹35 by distance
  • 💳 Tap card or buy a ticket

AMTS City Buses

The classic city bus network — the widest coverage and the cheapest way to travel across Amdavad.

  • 🎫 Lowest fares in the city
  • 🚌 City-wide routes

Autos, Cabs & Rentals

Metered auto-rickshaws everywhere; Ola, Uber & inDrive citywide; plus cycle & e-scooter rentals at the Riverfront.

  • 📱 App cabs 24×7
  • 🚲 Riverfront cycle rentals

ℹ️ Routes, timings and fares are indicative and can change — please confirm with the official GMRC, Janmarg or AMTS source before you travel.

Getting Around Ahmedabad — FAQs

How many lines does the Ahmedabad Metro have?

Phase 1 has two lines: the Blue (East–West) line from Vastral Gam to Thaltej and the Red (North–South) line from Motera Stadium to APMC Vasna. They meet at Old High Court. Phase 2 extends the network towards GIFT City and Gandhinagar.

What is the BRTS Janmarg?

Janmarg is Ahmedabad’s Bus Rapid Transit System, running air-conditioned buses on dedicated median lanes across the city. It is one of the fastest ways to cross busy roads at peak hours; AMTS city buses cover the wider network.

How do auto-rickshaw fares work in Ahmedabad?

Autos in Ahmedabad are metered — ask the driver to start the meter before you set off, or book an auto through Ola, Uber or Rapido for an upfront fare. Night fares after midnight are higher.

How far is Ahmedabad airport from the city?

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is about 9 km north-east of the city centre — roughly 25–45 minutes by cab depending on traffic.