Vanaz Metro Station: Aqua Line, Gates, Timings, Chandani Chowk Link

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.

Vanaz metro station is the elevated western terminal of the Aqua Line (Line 2) of the Pune Metro, in Kothrud near Paud Road. It opened on 6 March 2022, on the first day of Pune Metro passenger service. Work has now started on the Vanaz–Chandani Chowk extension, which will take the line further west. This guide covers the line, gates, fares and timings, the extension, and what to check if you plan to rent or buy near the station.

Vanaz metro station at a glance

Line: Aqua Line (Line 2), Vanaz to Ramwadi
Type: elevated, with two side platforms; station code VNZ (as reported)
Opened: 6 March 2022
Next station: Anand Nagar, towards Ramwadi
Depot: the Aqua Line maintenance depot is next to the station
Fare: ₹10 to ₹35 on Lines 1 and 2, by distance
Operator: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro)

In this guide

Line and platforms at Vanaz
Vanaz metro station gates
Fares, tickets and timings
How to reach other places from Vanaz
Vanaz–Chandani Chowk metro extension
Nearby landmarks
Homes and shops near Vanaz metro
Before you rent or buy near Vanaz
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Vanaz

The Aqua Line runs about 14.7 km east–west across Pune, from Vanaz in Kothrud through Deccan Gymkhana, District Court and Pune Railway Station to Ramwadi near Kalyani Nagar. It has 16 stations and is fully elevated.

Section	Opened
Vanaz to Garware College	6 March 2022
Garware College to Ruby Hall Clinic	1 August 2023
Ruby Hall Clinic to Ramwadi	6 March 2024

All trains start here, so check the display boards for the departure platform.

Vanaz metro station gates

Public station guides list two gates. Both are reported to have lifts and escalators.

Gate	Leads to (as reported)
Gate 1	Paud Road side, towards Kothrud Depot and the Vanaz industrial area
Gate 2	Kothrud side, towards Karve Putala and Sahyadri Hospital

Gate use can change during the extension works. Follow the signboards at the station. No dedicated metro parking is confirmed for Vanaz, so plan to arrive on foot, by PMPML bus, auto or cab.

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Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: Maha-Metro fares on Lines 1 and 2 range from ₹10 to ₹35, based on distance. Check the fare chart on punemetrorail.org for your exact trip.
Discounts: Maha-Metro offers 10% off with the One Pune NCMC card and 30% off with the One Pune Vidyarthi Pass for students.
Tickets: buy QR tickets on the Pune Metro app, at ticket machines, or at the counter.
Timings: since 26 January 2025, Pune Metro runs from about 6 AM to 11 PM daily (as reported). Hours are extended during festivals such as Ganeshotsav. Check the timetable on the app before an early or late trip.

How to reach other places from Vanaz

Deccan and FC Road: ride east to Garware College or Deccan Gymkhana for Deccan, FC Road and JM Road.
District Court interchange: change at District Court for the Purple Line to Swargate or to Shivajinagar and Pimpri-Chinchwad, or for Line 3 to Hinjewadi.
Pune railway station: stay on the Aqua Line; Pune Railway Station is two stops after District Court.
Kalyani Nagar and Yerawada: continue to Bund Garden, Yerawada, Kalyani Nagar and Ramwadi in the east.
Hinjewadi: Pune Metro Line 3 (Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar) opened for passengers on 4 November 2026 with 17 of its 23 stations, with an interchange at District Court (as reported).

Vanaz–Chandani Chowk metro extension

The Aqua Line will be extended west from Vanaz to Chandani Chowk, where the Mumbai–Bengaluru highway meets the roads to Bavdhan and Kothrud. The Union Cabinet approved this corridor (Line 2A) together with the Ramwadi–Wagholi corridor (Line 2B) on 25 June 2025.

Detail	Status (as reported)
Length	about 1.12 km officially; news reports say about 1.5 km; elevated
New stations	Kothrud Bus Depot and Chandani Chowk
Cost	₹3,626.24 crore for Lines 2A and 2B together (12.75 km, 13 stations)
Contract	viaduct and station contract awarded on 9 March 2026
Progress	work started in April 2026 with soil testing and surveys near Chandani Chowk
Target	reported as mid-2028; the Cabinet set four years for the whole project

Expect traffic changes on the Kothrud–Chandani Chowk stretch while work goes on.

Nearby landmarks

Paud Road: the main road towards Kothrud Depot, Chandani Chowk and Bavdhan.
Kothrud bus depot: PMPML depot on the extension route.
Karve Putala and Karve Road: busy junction and road leading to Karve Nagar and Deccan.
Sahyadri Hospital, Kothrud: hospital on the Gate 2 side, as reported.
MIT college campus: on Paud Road towards Kothrud, a short ride from the station.

Homes and shops near Vanaz metro

Kothrud is one of Pune’s largest residential suburbs, with housing societies, bungalows, schools and shopping streets. Most homes are in established societies, with some newer redevelopment projects.

Kothrud and Alkapuri: family housing close to the station, with a mix of older and redeveloped societies.
Paud Road and Kothrud Depot area: apartments and commercial frontage along the road towards the extension.
Karve Nagar, Erandwane and Ideal Colony: settled residential areas to the south and east.
Bavdhan and Warje: growing residential areas near Chandani Chowk and the highway that the extension is planned to bring closer to the metro.

Being near the start of the Aqua Line helps people who work in Deccan, the old city or near Pune railway station. Whether a home suits you still depends on the building, its papers, parking and daily traffic on Paud Road.

Before you rent or buy near Vanaz

Check the ready reckoner rate. Stamp duty in Maharashtra is worked out on the deal value or the ready reckoner value, whichever is higher.
Check the RERA registration. For new and redevelopment projects in Kothrud, look up the project on the MahaRERA website before you pay a booking amount.
Check property tax. Kothrud falls under the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). Ask for the latest paid property tax bill in the seller’s name.
Check redevelopment papers. In older societies, ask for the society’s redevelopment agreement, approved plans and the developer’s timeline before you buy or rent long term.
Check the occupancy certificate. For a newer flat, ask for the occupancy certificate before you move in or pay in full.
Put the rent deal in writing. In Maharashtra, leave and licence agreements must be registered, so list the rent, deposit and lock-in clearly.

Read our guides to the ready reckoner rate in Pune, stamp duty in Maharashtra, PMC property tax, MahaRERA, the occupancy certificate, the rent agreement format and checking property documents before buying. For the south end of the network, see our Swargate metro station guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which line is Vanaz metro station on?

It is on the Aqua Line (Line 2) of the Pune Metro, which runs from Vanaz to Ramwadi. Vanaz is the western terminal.

Where is Vanaz metro station?

It is in Kothrud, near Paud Road and the Aqua Line depot. Anand Nagar is the next station towards Ramwadi.

When did Vanaz metro station open?

It opened on 6 March 2022, when the Vanaz to Garware College stretch started passenger service.

When will the Vanaz to Chandani Chowk metro open?

The extension was approved on 25 June 2025, and work started in April 2026. News reports give a mid-2028 target. No opening date has been announced.

Which stations are planned beyond Vanaz?

Two stations are planned on the extension: Kothrud Bus Depot and Chandani Chowk.

Is there parking at Vanaz metro station?

No dedicated metro parking is confirmed for Vanaz. Use PMPML buses, autos or cabs, or walk from nearby areas.

What is the metro fare from Vanaz?

Fares on Lines 1 and 2 range from ₹10 to ₹35, based on distance. Check the fare chart on the Pune Metro website or app for your trip.

How do I go from Vanaz to Swargate by metro?

Take the Aqua Line east to District Court, then change to the Purple Line towards Swargate. Swargate is three stops from District Court.

Gates, timings, fares and project dates are set by Maha-Metro and can change; gates may also close during works. Check the Pune Metro website or app before you travel, and check the latest ready reckoner rate, RERA record, property tax bill and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation, Pune (punemetrorail.org); Union Cabinet approval of Pune Metro Phase 2 (pmindia.gov.in, 25 June 2025); Maha-Metro FY 2025–26 progress update (April 2026) as reported; news reports on the Vanaz–Chandani Chowk works (April 2026), metro timings (January 2025) and Line 3 opening (November 2026); public station guides for gate details.

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