Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3)
The Blue Line is divided into two parts: Blue Main Line (Line 3) and Blue Branche Line (Line 4). The Delhi Metro Blue Line (Main Line), also known as Line 3, is a metro rail line of the Delhi Metro, a rapid transit system in Delhi, India. It became operational on December 31, 2005, and is operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
The Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) consists of 50 active stations with a total Length of 56.1 Kilometres, which connects Dwarka sector 21 in the west to Noida Electronic City in Uttar Pradesh (UP). The Blue Line (Line 3) was the longest in the Delhi Metro network until August 6, 2021.
However, with the inauguration of an unfinished section between the Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 and Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake stations on the Pink Line, its length expanded to 59 Kilometres, making it the longest Line.
Delhi Metro Blue (Main) Line Key Points
Did You Know?
The first section of the Delhi Metro Yellow Line was inaugurated by Mr Manmohan Singh (Ex-Prime Minister of India) on December 31, 2005, and opened for the public on the same day.
Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) – Route Map
Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) Stations
The first section of the Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) consisted of 22 stations with a length of 22.7 kilometres. It became operational on December 31, 2005. Over time, the Line has been extended, and new stations have been added. As of 2023, The Blue Main Line (Line 3) of the Delhi Metro consists of 61 stations, with 50 active and 11 inactive stations.
Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) Active Stations List
Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) Interchange Stations
The Delhi Metro Blue Mian Line ( Line 3) has 12 interchanges with different Lines, some of which are operational and others under construction routes.
1. The Aqua Line at Noida Sector 52 Station
2. The Magenta Line at Botanical Garden Station
3. The Pink Line at Mayur Vihar–I Station
4. The Blue Branch Line at Yamuna Bank Station
5. The Violet Line at Mandi House Station
6. The Yellow Line at Rajiv Chowk Station
7. The Magenta Line – Phase 4 (Under Construction) at Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
8. The Green Line – Phase 4 (Under Construction) at Kirti Nagar Station
9. The Pink Line at Rajouri Garden Station
10. The Magenta Line at Janakpuri West Station
11. The Grey Line at Dwarka Station
12. The Airport Express Line at Dwarka Sector 21 Station
Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) Train Timings
| From | To | First Train Timing | Last Train Timing |
| Dwarka Sector 21 | Noida City Centre | 06:00 AM | 10:32 PM |
| Dwarka Sector 21 | Noida Electronic City | 06:00 AM | 10:32 PM |
| Noida City Centre | Dwarka Sector 21 | 05:40 AM | 11:05 PM |
| Noida Electronic City | Dwarka Sector 21 | 05:45 AM | 10:52 PM |
Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) Fares Chart
This simple Delhi Metro fares chart shows the fixed fares for both weekdays and holidays. It can also be used as a Delhi metro fare calculator to determine the ticket price based on your travel distance.
| zones | Distance (KM) | Weekdays (Monday to Saturday) | Sundays and National Holidays | Time Limit |
| 1 | 0 – 2 KM | 10 INR | 10 INR | 65 Minutes |
| 2 | 2 – 5 KM | 20 INR | 10 INR | 65 Minutes |
| 3 | 5 – 12 KM | 30 INR | 20 INR | 65 Minutes |
| 4 | 12 – 21 KM | 40 INR | 30 INR | 100 Minutes |
| 5 | 21 – 32 KM | 50 INR | 40 INR | 180 Minutes |
| 6 | 32 KM and above | 60 INR | 50 INR | 180 Minutes |
Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) Extension – Phase 4
The current Blue Line (Line 3) of the Delhi Metro consists of 3 Phases: Phase 1 (Dwarka to Indraprastha), Phase 2 (Indraprastha to Dwarka Sector 21), and Phase 3 (Noida City Centre to Noida Electronic City). Eleven more stations of the Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) phase 4 are proposed or under construction, the expected operational year for these stations is 2025.
Delhi Metro Blue Main Line (Line 3) Construction – History
| Phase | Extension Date | From | To | Length | Stations |
| 1 | 31 DEC 2005 | Dwarka | Barakhamba Road | 22.7 Kilometers | 22 |
| 1 | 01 APR 2006 | Dwarka | Dwarka Sector 9 | 6.5 Kilometres | 6 |
| 1 | 11 NOV 2006 | Barakhamba Road | Indraprastha | 2.8 Kilometres | 3 |
| 2 | 10 MAY 2009 | Indraprastha | Yamuna Bank | 2.2 Kilometres | 1 |
| 2 | 12 NOV 2009 | Yamuna Bank | Noida City Centre | 12.9 Kilometres | 10 |
| 2 | 30 OCT 2010 | Dwarka Sector 9 | Dwarka Sector 21 | 2.3 Kilometres | 2 |
| 3 | 09 MAR 2019 | Noida City Centre | Noida Electronic City | 6.8 Kilometres | 6 |
Conclusion: The Delhi Metro Blue Line (Line 3) is one of the busiest lines in the Delhi Metro network, connecting Dwarka in the west to Noida in the east. The Line became operational in 2005 and has served its commuters for 17 years as of 2023. The Blue Line connects several vital areas, including Indira Gandhi International Airport. However, with the completion of Phase 4, the Blue Line will improve connectivity to even more areas of the city, with the expected operational year of 2025.
