First made operational on 31st December 2005, Blue Line or Line 3/4 is one of the longest and busiest lines of Delhi Metro, and is also the one with the most number of stations. The Blue Line metro connects Ghaziabad, Noida and Dwarka sub-city with the national capital.
Quick Info
- Inaugurated on: 31st December 2005
- Number of Stations: Line 3 has 50 Stations, Line 4 has 8 stations, and 10 Interchanges
- Timings: 5:30 am to 11:15 pm
- Ticket Price: Rs.10 to Rs.60
Blue Line Route Map
Blue Line Metro Interesting Facts
- The main line (Line 3) runs from Dwarka Sector 21 to Noida Electronic City, covering a distance of 56.6 km. Line 4, the smaller branch line, begins at Yamuna Bank and runs for 8.7 km till Vaishali.
- Line 3 has 50 stations, while Line 4 has eight. Both lines use broad gauge (1676 mm) tracks and 25 kV alternating current supplied via overhead wires.
- The frequency on the line is generally 4 minutes, but it can vary depending on the time of day, whereas the top speed of the trains remains constant at 80 km/h. The trains on the line comprise either six or eight coaches.
- An extension of the Blue Line from Dwarka Sector 21 to Dwarka Sector 25 is under construction.
Stations on Blue Line
Blue Line 3
| Station | Interchange/Connections | Nearby Accommodations | |
| English | Hindi | ||
| Noida Electronic City | नोएडा इलेक्ट्रॉनिक सिटी | ||
| Noida Sector 62 | नोएडा सेक्टर 62 | Hotels near Noida Sector 62 | |
| Noida Sector 59 | नोएडा सेक्टर 59 | ||
| Noida Sector 61 | नोएडा सेक्टर 61 | ||
| Noida Sector 52 | नोएडा सेक्टर 52 | Aqua Line (Noida Metro) | |
| Noida Sector 34 | नोएडा सेक्टर 34 | ||
| Noida City Centre | नोएडा सिटी सेंटर | Hotels in Noida City Centre | |
| Golf Course | गोल्फ कोर्स | ||
| Botanical Garden | बोटैनिकल गार्डन | Magenta Line | Hotels near Botanical Garden |
| Noida Sector 18 | नोएडा सेक्टर 18 | ||
| Noida Sector 16 | नोएडा सेक्टर 16 | ||
| Noida Sector 15 | नोएडा सेक्टर 15 | Hotels in Noida Sector 15 | |
| New Ashok Nagar | न्यू अशोक नगर | ||
| Mayur Vihar Extension | मयूर विहार एक्सटेंशन | ||
| Mayur Vihar – I/td> | मयूर विहार – मैं | Pink Line | Hotels in IP extension |
| Akshardham | अक्षरधाम | ||
| Yamuna Bank | यमुना बैंक | Blue Line (Line 4) | |
| Indraprastha | इंद्रप्रस्थ | ||
| Pragati Maidan | प्रगति मैदान | ||
| Mandi House | मंडी हाउस | Violet Line | |
| Barakhamba Road | बाराखंभा रोड | Hotels near Rajiv Chowk | |
| Rajiv Chowk | राजीव चौक | Yellow Line | |
| Ramakrishna Ashram Marg | रामकृष्ण आश्रम मार्ग | ||
| Jhandewalan | झंडेवालान | ||
| Karol Bagh | करोल बाग | Hotels in Karol Bagh | |
| Rajendra Place | राजेंद्र प्लेस | ||
| Patel Nagar | पटेल नगर | Hotels in Patel Nagar | |
| Shadipur | शादीपुर | ||
| Kirti Nagar | कीर्ति नगर | Green Line | Hotels in Kirti Nagar |
| Moti Nagar | मोती नगर | ||
| Ramesh Nagar | रमेश नागर | ||
| Rajouri Garden | राजौरी गार्डन | Pink Line | Hotels near Rajouri Garden |
| Tagore Garden | टैगोर गार्डन | ||
| Subhash Nagar | सुभाष नगर | ||
| Tilak Nagar | तिलक नगर | Hotels near Tilak Nagar | |
| Janakpuri East | जनकपुरी पूर्व | ||
| Janakpuri West | जनकपुरी पश्चिम | Magenta Line | |
| Uttam Nagar East | उत्तम नगर पूर्व | ||
| Uttam Nagar West | उत्तम नगर पश्चिम | ||
| Nawada | नवादा | ||
| Dwarka Mor | द्वारका मोर | ||
| Dwarka | द्वारका | Grey Line | Hotels in Dwarka |
| Dwarka Sector 14 | द्वारका सेक्टर 14 | ||
| Dwarka Sector 13 | द्वारका सेक्टर 13 | ||
| Dwarka Sector 12 | द्वारका सेक्टर 12 | ||
| Dwarka Sector 11 | द्वारका सेक्टर 11 | ||
| Dwarka Sector 10 | द्वारका सेक्टर 10 | Hotels near Dwarka | |
| Dwarka Sector 9 | द्वारका सेक्टर 9 | ||
| Dwarka Sector 8 | द्वारका सेक्टर 8 | ||
| Dwarka Sector 21 | द्वारका सेक्टर 21 | Orange Line | |
Blue Line 4
| Station | Interchange/Connections | Nearby Accommodation |
| Yamuna Bank | Blue Line (Line 3) | |
| Laxmi Nagar | ||
| Nirman Vihar | ||
| Preet Vihar | ||
| Karkarduma | Pink Line | Hotels in Karkarduma |
| Anand Vihar | Pink Line; Anand Vihar Terminal; Anand Vihar ISBT | Hotels near Anand Vihar |
| Kaushambi | Hotels in Kaushambi | |
| Vaishali | Hotels near Vaishali |
Further Extension of Blue Line
Both arms of the Blue Line are planned to be further extended into Ghaziabad. The main line (Line 3) is proposed to be extended from Noida Electronic City to connect with the Mohan Nagar station of Red Line via Vasundhara Sector 2. Similarly, the branch line (Line 4) will be extended from Vaishali to Vasundhara Sector 2 via Sahibabad. Thus, the Vasundhara Sector 2 station will become the joining point for both arms of the Blue Line.
Top Attractions Connected by Blue Line
| Top Attraction | Nearest Station | Distance from Nearest Station (Km) |
| Worlds of Wonder | Noida Sector 18 | 1.1 |
| KidZania | Noida Sector 18 | 1.1 |
| Snow World | Noida Sector 18 | 0.9 |
| The Great India Place | Noida Sector 18 | 0.5 |
| Mall of India | Noida Sector 18 | 0.8 |
| Gardens Galleria | Noida Sector 18 | 1.1 |
| Wave Mall | Noida Sector 18 | 0.6 |
| Akshardham Temple | Akshardham | 0 |
| Agrasen Ki Baoli | Barakhamba Road | 0.7 |
| Janpath Market | Rajiv Chowk | 0.4 |
| Connaught Place | Rajiv Chowk | 0 |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral | Rajiv Chowk | 1.4 |
| Jantar Mantar | Rajiv Chowk | 0.6 |
| Gurudwara Bangla Sahib | Rajiv Chowk | 1.4 |
| Karol Bagh Market | Karol Bagh | 0 |
| Jhandewalan Temple | Jhandewalan | 1.2 |
| Birla Mandir | RK Ashram Marg | 1.5 |
| Kali Bari | RK Ashram Marg | 1.8 |
| Rajouri Garden Market | Rajouri Garden | 0.5 |
| Pacific Mall (Tagore Garden) | Subhash Nagar | 0.4 |
| West End Mall | Janakpuri West | 0 |
| Vegas Mall | Dwarka Sector 14 | 0.5 |
| V3S Mall | Nirman Vihar | 0 |
| Pacific Mall (Sahibabad) | Kaushambi | 0.4 |
Other Delhi Metro Lines: Red | Yellow | Green | Violet | Orange | Magenta | Grey | Pink | Rapid Metro
FAQ’s
Q. How many metro stations are there on the Blue Line?
A. There are 50 stations on Line 3 and 8 stations on Line 4 of the Delhi Metro with 10 interchanges.
Q. Which is the 1st station on the Blue Line metro in Delhi?
A. Dwarka Sector 21, Vaishali, and Noida Electronic City are the initial stations on the Blue Line.
Q. Which is the most popular station on the Blue Line metro in Delhi?
A. Rajiv Chowk, Noida Sector 62, Anand Vihar, Akshardham, and Janakpuri West are some of the popular stations on the Blue Line of Delhi Metro.
Q. Who made the Blue Line metro in Delhi?
A. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) manages all the operations of the Delhi Metro.
Q. Which is the cleanest metro line in Delhi?
A. The Delhi Metro has made significant efforts to maintain cleanliness by implementing regular cleaning schedules, and waste management systems, and educating passengers about maintaining cleanliness inside the trains and stations.
Q. Which metro line is the longest in Delhi?
A. The Pink Line is the longest with 59 km and 38 stations. However, The Blue Line is the second longest stretch with a distance covering 56 km.
Q. Where is the fastest metro in Delhi?
A. The 23 kilometres-long Airport Express Line is the fastest Metro connection in India providing seamless connectivity from the New Delhi Railway Station to Dwarka Sector 21 through IGI Airport Terminal-3 and Aerocity.
Q. Which is the shortest Delhi Metro line?
A. The shortest line in Delhi Metro is the Grey Line with a distance of 5.19 km with 4 stations.
Q. What is the timing of the first train from a Blue Line in Delhi?
A. The first train departure time on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro is 5:30 am.
Q. What is the timing of the last train from the Blue Line in Delhi?
A. The last train departure time on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro is 11:15 pm.