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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport to Mumbai

The quickest way from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to Churchgate is usually the Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) (40–50 min). It is also the cheapest option. Landing late, use Prepaid, metered or app taxi.

  1. BOMArrivalsCSMIA T2 metro station, linked to Terminal 2 (T1 has its own station)
  2. Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) · 40–50 min
  3. South Mumbai (ChurchgateMumbai Metro Rail Corporation
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. ChurchgateMumbai

Churchgate is 18 km (11 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

Checked against sources:· How we verify

BOMChurchgate18 km (11 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (BOM) and Churchgate. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line)
Fastest
Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line)
Arriving late
Prepaid, metered or app taxi
With kids
Prepaid, metered or app taxi
Heavy luggage
Prepaid, metered or app taxi

Every option compared

OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line)
Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation		CSMIA T2 metro station, linked to Terminal 2 (T1 has its own station) → South Mumbai (Churchgate, Cuffe Parade) via BKC and Worli40–50 minVaries06:00–22:30
Prepaid, metered or app taxi
Airport taxi counters and ride-hail apps		Arrivals; prepaid and app pick-up points are signed → Door to door45 min–2hVariesOn demand, 24 hours

Step by step

Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) metro

Pick-up
CSMIA T2 metro station, linked to Terminal 2 (T1 has its own station)
Goes to
South Mumbai (Churchgate, Cuffe Parade) via BKC and Worli
Time
40–50 min
Frequency
Every 3 minutes south of Bandra, every 6 minutes north of it
First / last
06:00 / 22:30
Payment
QR ticket or a contactless (NCMC) card
Accessibility
Lifts and escalators at the station
  1. From Terminal 2, follow the metro signs to CSMIA T2 station.
  2. Take a train towards Cuffe Parade; BKC is a few stops on, Churchgate and Cuffe Parade at the southern end.

Prepaid, metered or app taxi taxi

Pick-up
Arrivals; prepaid and app pick-up points are signed
Goes to
Door to door
Time
45 min–2h
Frequency
On demand, 24 hours
Payment
Prepaid counters fix the fare before you go; metered taxis and app cabs are also available
  1. Book at an official prepaid counter in arrivals, or use an app cab from the signed pick-up area; ignore touts.
  2. Allow up to two hours to South Mumbai at peak times.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj airport guide →

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org — airport and airlines-and-destinations table, checked 2026-10-01
  • mmrcl.com — CSMIA T2 station and facilities
  • mmrcl.com — first train 05:55 and last 22:30 from the termini, end-to-end about 54 minutes, frequency
  • csmia.adaniairports.com — metered taxis, app-based cabs and car rental at the terminals

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