Thaltej Metro Station: Blue Line, Thaltej Gam, Timings, Nearby Areas

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 09/11/2026

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Thaltej metro station is an elevated station on the Blue Line (East–West Corridor) of the Ahmedabad Metro, in west Ahmedabad near PVR Acropolis and Mondeal Business Park. It opened on 30 September 2022 and was the western end of the line until the Thaltej Gam extension opened on 8 December 2024. This guide covers the line, fares and timings, how Thaltej relates to Thaltej Gam, the best interchanges, and what to check if you plan to rent or buy near the station.

Thaltej metro station at a glance

Line: Blue Line (East–West Corridor), Thaltej Gam to Vastral Gam
Type: elevated, with two platforms
Opened: 30 September 2022 (public service from 2 October 2022)
Next stations: Thaltej Gam (terminal) to the west, Doordarshan Kendra towards Vastral Gam
Interchange: none at Thaltej; change to the Red Line at Old High Court
Fare: ₹5 to ₹25 within the city network, by stations travelled (as reported)
Operator: Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC)

In this guide

Line and platforms at Thaltej
Thaltej and Thaltej Gam: what is the difference?
Gates, access and parking
Fares, tickets and timings
How to reach other places from Thaltej
Nearby landmarks
Homes and offices near Thaltej metro
Before you rent or buy near Thaltej
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Thaltej

The Blue Line runs about 21 km from Thaltej Gam in the west to Vastral Gam in the east, with 18 stations. It crosses the Sabarmati and the old walled city, where four stations (Shahpur, Gheekanta, Kalupur and Kankaria East) are underground. Thaltej and the other western stations are elevated.

Direction	Trains towards	Next station
West	Thaltej Gam	Thaltej Gam (last stop)
East	Vastral Gam	Doordarshan Kendra

Check the destination on the train display and the platform boards before you board.

Thaltej and Thaltej Gam: what is the difference?

Many riders mix up the two names. They are separate stations, next to each other on the Blue Line.

Point	Thaltej	Thaltej Gam
Opened	30 September 2022	8 December 2024
Role	through station	western terminal of the Blue Line
Area served (as reported)	PVR Acropolis, Mondeal Business Park, Bodakdev side	Thaltej village side, near SG Highway

The 1.4 km stretch from Thaltej to Thaltej Gam opened on 8 December 2024. Since then, Blue Line trains run through Thaltej to Thaltej Gam instead of ending at Thaltej. If you are going to the Thaltej village area or the SG Highway side, check which of the two stations is closer to your exact address.

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Gates, access and parking

GMRC does not publish a gate-by-gate list for Thaltej that we could confirm. Use the signboards at the station to pick the exit for your side of the road.

Last mile: autos and app cabs connect the station with Bodakdev, Prahladnagar and SG Highway. Some business parks nearby run office shuttles at peak hours (as reported).
Buses: AMTS city buses run along SG Highway, and the Blue Line meets the BRTS at Gurukul Road, two stops east.
Parking: no dedicated metro parking is confirmed for Thaltej. Check the GMRC website or ask station staff before you drive.

Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: Ahmedabad Metro fares within the city are reported at ₹5 to ₹25, set by the number of stations you travel. Use the route and fare tool on gujaratmetrorail.com for your exact trip, especially for longer trips towards Gandhinagar.
Smart card: a GMRC smart card is reported to give 10% off each trip.
Tickets: buy tokens or QR tickets at the station, or use a smart card.
Timings: Blue Line trains are reported to run from about 6:20 AM to about 10 PM. GMRC publishes its current timetable (latest dated May 2026) on its website. Check it before an early or late trip.

How to reach other places from Thaltej

Gujarat University and Navrangpura: ride east to Gurukul Road, Gujarat University and Commerce Six Road.
Red Line (North–South): ride six stops east to Old High Court and change for Motera Stadium to the north or APMC to the south.
Gandhinagar and GIFT City: from the Red Line, the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar corridor continues from Motera Stadium to Gandhinagar and GIFT City. Its last stretch, Sachivalaya to Mahatma Mandir, opened on 11 January 2026.
Ahmedabad railway station: stay on the Blue Line to Kalupur, the underground station next to Ahmedabad Junction.
Kankaria and east Ahmedabad: continue to Kankaria East, Apparel Park, Rabari Colony and Vastral.

Nearby landmarks

PVR Acropolis: cinema and shopping complex near the station.
Mondeal Business Park: office complex close to the station.
SG Highway: the Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway, west Ahmedabad’s main commercial corridor.
Thaltej village (Thaltej Gam): the old village area served by the next station.
Doordarshan Kendra: the next station east, on Drive-In Road.

Homes and offices near Thaltej metro

Thaltej is part of the western growth belt of Ahmedabad, with high-rise housing societies, bungalows, office buildings and showrooms along and near SG Highway.

Thaltej and Shilaj: apartments and bungalow plots, with newer projects towards Shilaj.
Bodakdev and Vastrapur: established residential areas with offices, clubs and restaurants.
Drive-In Road, Memnagar and Gurukul: older housing societies and shops along the Blue Line to the east.
SG Highway offices: business parks and corporate buildings that draw tenants who want a short commute.

A metro stop within walking distance can make a home easier to rent, especially for people who work in the old city, Navrangpura or near the railway station. Whether a home suits you still depends on the building, its papers, parking and the walk to the station.

Before you rent or buy near Thaltej

Check the jantri rate. Stamp duty in Gujarat is worked out on the deal value or the jantri value, whichever is higher.
Check the RERA registration. For new projects in Thaltej and Shilaj, look up the project on the Gujarat RERA website before you pay a booking amount.
Check the land record. For plots and bungalows, check the 7/12 and 8A extract and the city survey record on AnyRoR.
Check property tax. Thaltej falls under the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Ask for the latest paid property tax bill and tenement number.
Check the occupancy certificate. For a newer flat, ask for the BU permission or occupancy certificate before you move in or pay in full.
Put the rent deal in writing. Sign a rent agreement with the rent, deposit, lock-in and maintenance clearly listed.

Read our guides to the jantri rate in Ahmedabad, stamp duty in Gujarat, AMC property tax, Gujarat RERA, AnyRoR Gujarat 7/12, Ahmedabad real estate, the occupancy certificate, the rent agreement format and checking property documents before buying.

Frequently asked questions

Which line is Thaltej metro station on?

It is on the Blue Line (East–West Corridor) of the Ahmedabad Metro, which runs from Thaltej Gam to Vastral Gam.

Are Thaltej and Thaltej Gam the same station?

No. They are two separate stations next to each other. Thaltej opened in 2022, and Thaltej Gam, now the western terminal, opened on 8 December 2024.

Is Thaltej metro station elevated or underground?

Thaltej is an elevated station with two platforms. The Blue Line goes underground only in the old city section.

How do I change to the Red Line from Thaltej?

Ride six stops east to Old High Court and change there for the Red Line towards Motera Stadium or APMC.

Can I go from Thaltej to Gandhinagar by metro?

Yes. Change at Old High Court to the Red Line and continue on the Ahmedabad–Gandhinagar corridor from Motera Stadium. Check the GMRC timetable for through trains.

What are the metro timings at Thaltej?

Blue Line trains are reported to run from about 6:20 AM to about 10 PM. Check the latest GMRC timetable before an early or late trip.

What is the metro fare from Thaltej?

City fares are reported at ₹5 to ₹25, based on stations travelled, with about 10% off on a smart card. Use the GMRC fare tool for your trip.

Timings, fares, gates and services are set by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation and can change. Check the GMRC website before you travel, and check the latest jantri rate, RERA record, property tax bill and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (gujaratmetrorail.com); news reports on the Thaltej Gam extension (December 2024) and the Sachivalaya–Mahatma Mandir opening (January 2026); public guides on Ahmedabad Metro fares and timings; Blue Line station records.

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