Public transit in Mumbai

Mumbai runs on the Mumbai Suburban Railway + Metro + Bus. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive.

At a glance

System name
Mumbai Suburban Railway + Metro + Bus
Lines / network size
4 metro lines
Single fare
₹10-30
Day pass
No day pass offered
How you pay
Cash at the ticket counter or Mumbai 1 app

Top tip

The Suburban Railway moves 7 million people daily — it's CHAOS during rush hour. Tourists usually stick to the Metro (newer, air-conditioned, less crowded).

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