Pune Metro Hinjewadi line opens November 4 with 17 stations, fares up to Rs 62

Pune Metro's Line 3, the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar corridor, is set to open to passengers on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with services starting at 6 am, according to reports. A virtual inauguration is planned for November 3. The first phase covers 17 stations between Maan, in the Hinjewadi IT area, and District Court, out of 23 planned on the full line. The remaining six stations, including Balewadi High Street, Baner Gaon and Shivajinagar, are expected to need several more months for safety clearance. Fares will be higher than on Pune's existing metro: they will range from Rs 12 to about Rs 62 depending on distance, compared with Rs 10 to Rs 35 on the existing lines, because Line 3 is run by a private concessionaire under a public-private partnership.

Hinjewadi is one of Pune's biggest IT hubs, and the roads leading to it are known for heavy traffic at office hours. For thousands of employees who travel there every day from across the city, a metro line offers a predictable journey time that buses, cars and two-wheelers stuck in jams cannot. That is why the opening has been one of the most searched topics in Pune.

The first phase does not yet reach Shivajinagar, the central end of the line where it is meant to link with the existing metro network. Until the last six stations open, many commuters will still need to combine the metro with another mode of transport for part of the trip. How much traffic the line takes off the roads in its first months will depend on how easily people can reach the stations and complete their journeys.

The fares are the other big talking point. A top fare of about Rs 62 is well above the Rs 35 maximum on the city's existing metro lines. The difference comes from the way the line is financed: a private company built it and must recover its investment through fares. For daily commuters, the cost of a monthly round trip will be weighed against fuel, parking and ride-hailing costs, and against time saved.

For visitors and new users: the line opens at 6 am on November 4. Check the operator's official announcements for timings, frequency and ticketing options before travelling, since early schedules can change.

Short-term: IT workers and residents along the corridor gain a new way to travel from November 4, though the line will not reach Shivajinagar until the last six stations are cleared.

Long-term: Once complete and linked with the existing network, Line 3 could ease road congestion on one of Pune's busiest routes and shape housing and office growth along the corridor. Fare levels will influence how many people switch.

Who is affected: Commuters to Hinjewadi and the western suburbs, residents of areas such as Balewadi and Baner, road users on the corridor, and the private concessionaire running the line.

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