Bandra Kurla Complex or BKC Metro Station, officially Kotak Bandra-Kurla Complex, is an underground station serving the BKC business district on the Aqua Line (Line 3) of Mumbai Metro. Kotak Mahindra Group branded the station through a partnership with MMRCL. It was inaugurated on October 5, 2024. Public service on the BKC to Aarey stretch began on October 7, 2024.
The Aqua Line is now fully open. The final 10.99 km section from Acharya Atre Chowk to Cuffe Parade completed Mumbai’s first fully underground metro corridor. Full-stretch services began on 9 October (2025). The line has 27 stations over 33.5 km, 26 of them underground and one at grade.
BKC Metro Station – Detailed Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Station name | BKC Metro Station, BKC branded Kotak Bandra-Kurla Complex |
| Station code | BDRM |
| Line | Aqua Line (Line 3) |
| Type | Underground, three tracks and two island platforms |
| Owner | Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRC) |
| Previous station | Dharavi (towards Cuffe Parade) |
| Next station | Bandra Colony (towards Aarey JVLR) |
| Opened | Inaugurated Oct 5, 2024; public service from Oct 7, 2024 |
| Future interchanges | Line 2B (Income Tax Office station) and the BKC high-speed rail station, both under construction |
Location
The station is at F Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Sant Dnyaneshwar Nagar, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051. Neighbourhoods listed around it are Kala Nagar, G Block BKC, E Block BKC and Bandra East.
Connectivity
- Aqua Line: The next station towards Aarey is Bandra Colony, which was renamed from Vidyanagari. Further north are Santacruz, the airport terminals and SEEPZ. The line’s southern stations include Dharavi, Dadar, Siddhivinayak, Worli, Mumbai Central, Churchgate, CSMT and Cuffe Parade.
- Line 2B: A paid skywalk with travelators has been proposed to link the Line 2B ITO station to BKC station.
- High-speed rail: The Mumbai BKC bullet train station is under construction, with an entry planned towards the Line 2B station.
- Airport: Both airport terminals have their own Aqua Line stations. CSMIA Terminal 2 to BKC takes about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Railways: The Aqua Line connects with Central Railway at CSMT and Western Railway at Mumbai Central and Churchgate.
- Bandra West: Shitladevi (Mahim) is the closest operational station to Bandra West, about 3 to 3.5 km from the main market. BKC and Bandra Colony are 4 to 6 km away by road.
- Feeder buses: YoMetro lists feeder bus service at the station.
Route and fares
| From BKC to | Fare | Distance / time |
|---|---|---|
| Shitla Devi Mandir | ₹20 | 3.1 km, about 6 min |
| Acharya Atre Chowk (Worli) | ₹20 | 9.6 km, about 18 min |
- BKC to Worli takes 13 to 15 minutes by metro, against 45 to 60 minutes by road.
- Fares rise with distance. Longer rides cost ₹50 for 24 to 30 km and ₹60 for 30 to 36 km.
- The route page for BKC to Acharya Atre Chowk lists a first train at 6:30 AM and a last at 10:30 PM. That schedule predates full-line operations, so confirm current timings on the MMRC site or the Mumbai One app.
- Trains towards Cuffe Parade use Platform 1.
Gates
The sources list only a few entrances:
- A1 and A5: towards BKC ‘E’ Block
- Concourse level of the station
Other gate numbers and their directions weren’t available. Check the signage at the station or the MMRC station map.
Facilities
- Fare control, a station agent, ticket and token counters and shops are at the concourse level.
- The entry and exit gates open automatically when you scan the QR code on your ticket. Tickets are sold at counters or through the app.
- Line 3 offers free Wi-Fi.
- Parking: The route pages say parking isn’t available at BKC. The station page is worded ambiguously on this, so check on site.
- Lifts, escalators, accessibility features and restrooms are standard on the line, but I found no station-specific detail for BKC.
FAQ
Which line is BKC metro station on?
The Aqua Line (Line 3), the city’s first fully underground metro.
Which stations are next to BKC?
Dharavi towards Cuffe Parade, and Bandra Colony towards Aarey JVLR.
Can I change to the Yellow, Red or other lines at BKC?
Not at present. Line 2B’s ITO station and the bullet train station are under construction nearby.
How do I get from BKC to the airport?
Take the Aqua Line towards Aarey JVLR. Terminal 2 is about 10 to 12 minutes away.
How long does BKC to Cuffe Parade take?
I found no BKC-specific figure. Worli to Cuffe Parade takes about 15 minutes and BKC to Worli 13 to 15 minutes, so allow roughly half an hour.
What is the station code?
BDRM.
Is there a metro station in Bandra West?
No. The nearest operational stations are Shitladevi (Mahim) and the BKC side stations.
How do I buy tickets?
Through the app or at station counters, and the gates read the ticket’s QR code.