Short answer: The operating part of the Bhopal Metro Orange Line has 8 elevated stations. It runs from Subhash Nagar in the north-west to AIIMS in the south. The order is Subhash Nagar, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Board Office Chauraha, MP Nagar, Rani Kamalapati, DRM Office, Alkapuri and AIIMS.
This is an independent guide. It is not an MPMRCL website and it does not speak for MPMRCL, the Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd.
The 8 stations, one by one
The order below comes from the official timetable and the official fare matrix. For each station we give the nearest city-bus stop and the walking distance printed on the official Metro Bus Connectivity map. The distances are approximate. Route numbers are the city-bus routes shown on that map.
- Subhash Nagar (SBNG, सुभाष नगर). Nearest bus stop: Old Subhash Nagar, about 300 m, route B-35. MPMRCL's administration building and the metro depot are at Subhash Nagar.
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (KVDY, केन्द्रीय विद्यालय). Nearest bus stop: Paryawas Bhawan, about 600 m, routes B-37 and SR-5. This is the longest walk on the map.
- Board Office Chauraha (BOC, बोर्ड ऑफिस चौराहा). Bus stop about 80 m away. Routes: SR-2, SR-5, B-35, B-36, B-37 and TR4-B.
- MP Nagar (MPNR, एमपी नगर). MP Nagar Zone 2 bus stop, about 50 m. Routes: SR-2, B-35 and B-36.
- Rani Kamalapati (RKPS, रानी कमलापति). Rani Kamalapati bus stop, about 300 m. Routes: SR-2, B-35 and B-36.
- DRM Office (DRMO, डीआरएम ऑफिस). Habibganj Naka bus stop, about 100 m. Route: TR4-B.
- Alkapuri (ALKR, अलकापुरी). Bus stop about 50 m. Route: SR-2.
- AIIMS (AMSB, एम्स). Bus stop about 100 m. Route: SR-2.
How to reach a station from the city
The only connection details we can confirm are the city-bus links above. They show which bus routes stop closest to each station. Before you go, check the route and timing in the city-bus app named on the map (Chalo), because we have not verified bus frequency.
- By city bus: Pick the station from the list, then look for the route number shown for it. Board Office Chauraha has the most routes, six in all.
- By car or two-wheeler: There is no dedicated parking at the eight stations at present, according to a statement by the MPMRCL managing director reported by Free Press Journal in December 2025. Parking sites were being identified, but we have no opening date.
- Station gates, lifts, toilets, drinking water: Station-wise details are not confirmed. We could not find gate numbers or accessibility details for each station. Check at the station or call the passenger helpline, 0755-2850000, printed on an official MPMRCL poster.
Time between stations
The official timetable gives these running times for a train leaving Subhash Nagar. They are minutes after departure.
- Kendriya Vidyalaya: 4 minutes
- Board Office Chauraha: 7 minutes
- MP Nagar: 10 minutes
- Rani Kamalapati: 13 minutes
- DRM Office: 16.5 minutes
- Alkapuri: 19.5 minutes
- AIIMS: 23 minutes
Some news reports have quoted other end-to-end times, such as about 30 minutes on the first day when trains ran on a single track. For planning, use the timetable. See our Bhopal Metro timings guide for first and last trains, and the fares guide for ticket prices.
Is there an interchange?
No station is an interchange at present. A news report says Bogda Pul is planned as an interchange between the Orange Line and the Blue Line. No opening date for that has been announced by MPMRCL.
What is the Orange Line, and what comes next?
- MPMRCL's project page describes Line-2 (Orange) as running from Karond Circle to AIIMS. It names the Bhadbhada Square to Ratnagiri Tiraha corridor as Line-5 (Blue).
- Free Press Journal reported that the passenger service started on Sunday, 21 December 2025. MPMRCL's own page says the commercial run started on 20 December 2025, which is the inauguration date. We say: inaugurated on 20 December, open to passengers from 21 December 2025.
- MPMRCL describes the operating length as about 7.2 km. Other outlets give different figures, so treat the length as approximate.
- A news report lists the Orange Line extension as 16 stations in total, meaning 8 more under construction: Karond Square, Krishi Upaj Mandi, DIG Bungalow, Sindhi Colony, Nadra Bus Stand, Bhopal Junction, Aish Bagh Crossing and Bogda Pul. That list is in the page's own order, and we have not confirmed that it is the route order.
- Completion dates for the extension are targets only. News reports mention mid-2028, end of 2028 and 2028-29. MPMRCL has not given one confirmed date, so we do not publish one.
Which stations are busy?
The Hitavada reported in September 2026 that AIIMS and Board Office are the busiest stations. This is a newspaper statement, not an MPMRCL figure. We do not publish passenger numbers because reports disagree.
For official updates, see the MPMRCL official website.
Sources
- MPMRCL official timetable, weekdays, effective 15 September 2026 (PDF) and MPMRCL official timetable, Sundays and holidays, effective 15 September 2026 (PDF): station order and running times.
- MPMRCL official Bhopal Metro fare matrix (PDF, file dated 31 August 2026): station names in Hindi and English.
- MPMRCL Metro Bus Connectivity map (PDF, source given as BCLL / Chalo app): bus stops, routes and walking distances.
- MPMRCL: About Bhopal Metro (page read 12 November 2026): project description, line names, length.
- The Metro Rail Guy: Bhopal Metro information, route maps, fares (2 February 2026): planned stations and interchange.
- Free Press Journal: No parking facilities at 8 metro stations (17 December 2025): parking at the eight stations.
- Free Press Journal: Bhopal Metro will operate from 9 am to 7 pm with fares starting at Rs 20 (18 December 2025) and The Hitavada: first day of passenger service (22 December 2025): start of passenger service.
- The Hitavada: Bhopal Metro, 15-minute service in evening peak hrs from today (15 September 2026): busiest stations.
Last reviewed: 12 November 2026. We update this page when MPMRCL announces a change. See our editorial policy. Found a mistake? Tell us.