The Mumbai Metro network is growing fast and connecting almost every corner of the city. But many people still get confused about where they can change trains, which lines connect with each other, and which station is best for switching from east-west or north-south routes.
This guide explains every existing and upcoming interchange station in Mumbai — in simple language — along with nearby important places and the best way to use each interchange.
⭐ What Is an Interchange Station?
An interchange station is a metro station where you can switch from one metro line to another without exiting the paid area (in most cases).
Example:
Ghatkopar → Switch between Blue Line 1 and Central Railway.
Interchanges make travel faster, cheaper, and easier.
⭐ List of All Mumbai Metro Interchange Stations (2025)
Here is a quick list before we explain each one:
| Interchange Station | Lines Connected | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Andheri | Line 1 ↔ Western Railway | Active |
| Ghatkopar | Line 1 ↔ Central Railway | Active |
| D.N. Nagar | Line 1 ↔ Line 2A | Active |
| Gundavali / WEH | Line 1 ↔ Line 7 | Active |
| Dahisar East | Line 2A ↔ Line 7 | Active |
| BKC | Line 3 ↔ Line 2B | Upcoming |
| Seepz | Line 3 ↔ Line 1 / Line 6 (future connectivity zone) | Under development |
| Wadala | Line 4 ↔ Monorail | Partial |
| Thane (KapurBawdi) | Line 4 ↔ Line 5 | Under construction |
| Vikhroli / Kanjurmarg | Line 6 ↔ Line 4 / CR railway | Upcoming |
| Colaba – CSMT – Churchgate cluster | Line 3 ↔ WR/CR | Opening in phases |
⚡ 1. Andheri Interchange (Line 1 ↔ Western Railway)
Why it’s important:
- Biggest interchange in western suburbs
- Traffic-heavy area but best for switching to local trains
- Used heavily by office-goers and airport travelers
What connects here:
- Line 1 (Blue Line)
- Western Railway (Andheri railway station)
Who should use this interchange?
- People traveling to Churchgate, Dadar, Bandra, Borivali
- Airport T2 passengers (via Line 1 → Airport Road station → cab to terminal)
- Office workers in Andheri–Jogeshwari–Goregaon–Bandra
Nearby places:
- Andheri Market
- Lokhandwala
- Andheri West food lanes
- Yash Raj Studios
- Gilbert Hill
⚡ 2. Ghatkopar Interchange (Line 1 ↔ Central Railway)
Why it’s important:
- Main east-west connector
- Easiest way to reach Thane, Dombivli, Kalyan from western suburbs
What connects here:
- Line 1 (Blue Line)
- Central Railway (Ghatkopar railway station)
Who should use this:
- People heading to South Mumbai or CST
- Commuters from Powai, Hiranandani (via Saki Naka → Ghatkopar → CR)
- Students from IIT Bombay connecting via Saki Naka
Nearby places:
- R City Mall
- Ghatkopar Khau Galli
- Pant Nagar Market
⚡ 3. Dahisar East Interchange (Line 2A ↔ Line 7)
Why it’s important:
- Connects new North–South Red Line with West-Coast Yellow Line
- Helps commuters skip the Western Express Highway traffic
What connects here:
- Line 2A (Yellow)
- Line 7 (Red)
Who should use it:
- Passengers traveling between Goregaon → Kandivali → Dahisar
- Commuters going from Borivali to Andheri quickly
Nearby places:
- Local markets
- Dahisar Check Naka
- Northern suburb offices
⚡ 4. D.N. Nagar Interchange (Line 1 ↔ Line 2A)
Why it’s important:
- Smooth connection between East–West (Line 1) and North–South (Line 2A)
What connects here:
- Line 1 (Blue)
- Line 2A (Yellow)
Best for:
- Going from Versova / Andheri West to Borivali / Malad / Goregaon
- People heading to Juhu from Malad–Borivali side
Nearby places:
- Juhu Beach
- ISKCON Temple
- Infiniti Mall
⚡ 5. Western Express Highway / Gundavali Interchange (Line 1 ↔ Line 7)
Why it’s important:
- Shortcut for airport travellers
- Connects WEH corridor with Line 1 east–west axis
What connects here:
- Line 1 (Blue)
- Line 7 (Red)
Best for reaching:
- Airport Hotels
- SEEPZ
- MIDC industrial zone
- Goregaon Film City
🟢 UPCOMING & FUTURE INTERCHANGE HUBS
These junctions will explode in importance once active.
⚡ 6. BKC Interchange (Line 3 ↔ Line 2B)
Why it will be important:
- Direct access to Mumbai’s biggest business district
- Easiest route from South Mumbai to Bandra
Lines connecting (future):
- Line 3 (Aqua)
- Line 2B (Yellow)
Will help:
- Office workers in BKC
- Event visitors to Jio World Centre
- Travelers shifting from South → Airport corridor
⚡ 7. Seepz Interchange (Line 3 ↔ Line 1 & 6 link corridor)
When complete, Seepz area becomes a three-line overlap zone.
Will connect:
- Line 3 (Aqua)
- Line 1 (indirectly via extension)
- Line 6 (Pink)
Importance:
- Millions of IT employees travel daily here
- Best for linking Powai, Andheri, Jogeshwari, Vikhroli
⚡ 8. Wadala Interchange (Line 4 ↔ Monorail)
Connects:
- Metro Line 4 (Green)
- Monorail
Useful for:
- People going to Chembur, Sion, Wadala, Matunga Road
- Travellers entering the South Mumbai zone
⚡ 9. Kapurbawdi / Thane Mega Interchange (Line 4 ↔ Line 5)
A massive interchange for the entire Thane region.
Will connect:
- Line 4 (Wadala – Thane)
- Line 5 (Thane – Bhiwandi – Kalyan)
Useful for:
- Inter-city travel
- People commuting from Kalyan → Thane → Mumbai City
⚡ 10. Vikhroli / Kanjurmarg Interchange (Line 6 ↔ Line 4)
Why it matters:
- Connects Western suburbs to Powai & Eastern Suburbs
- Will reduce distance between Lokhandwala and Vikhroli massively
Connects:
- Line 6 (Lokhandwala – Vikhroli)
- Line 4 (Wadala – Thane)
⚡ 11. Colaba – CSMT – Churchgate Cluster (Line 3 ↔ WR/CR)
When Line 3 opens completely, South Mumbai gets 3 interchanges:
Connects:
- Line 3 (Aqua)
- Western Railway (Churchgate)
- Central Railway (CSMT)
Perfect for tourists and office-goers.
⭐ Which Interchange Should You Use?
Here’s a quick cheat sheet:
✔ Best for Airport
- WEH/Gundavali
- Airport Road → via Line 1
- SEEPZ (future) → via Line 3
✔ Best for reaching South Mumbai
- CSMT / Churchgate Interchanges (future)
- BKC (via Line 3)
✔ Best for reaching Powai
- Saki Naka
- SEEPZ
- Line 6 (future Powai stations)
✔ Best for reaching Western Suburbs
- Andheri
- D.N. Nagar
- Dahisar East
✔ Best for Thane / Kalyan
- Ghatkopar (Line 1 → Central Railway)
- Kapurbawdi Interchange (future)
⭐ Final Summary
Mumbai’s metro interchanges are designed to make travel faster and more connected. With new lines opening in phases, the city will soon have one of the most interconnected metro systems in India.
If you’re planning your travel, use interchanges smartly — they can cut your travel time by 50% or more.
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