Bandra to South Mumbai: Sea Link, Coastal Road and Metro
Reaching South Mumbai from Bandra now has four options: the Sea Link, the Coastal Road, Metro Line 3 and the Western line. This guide gives the sourced facts for each and says where the files are silent.
The Sea Link: about 10 minutes to Worli
The Bandra-Worli Sea Link is 5.6 km long with 8 lanes. It opened to traffic on 30 June 2009, with full opening in 2010. It cuts the peak Bandra to Worli time from 20 to 30 minutes down to about 10 minutes (Wikipedia, 2026).
A toll applies. Our sources conflict on the amount, so check the operator before you travel. More in the Sea Link guide.
Each option suits a different traveller. The Sea Link and Coastal Road suit those with a car, Line 3 suits those who want to avoid road traffic, and the Western line suits those travelling from the station. Because our sources give only partial times, test each on the day and hour you will actually travel before relying on any of them.
The Coastal Road connector
The Coastal Road phase 1 (Marine Lines to Worli, 10.58 km) was inaugurated on 11 March 2024. A connector bridge to the Sea Link opened to the public on 27 January 2025. The projected time from Marine Drive to Bandra is 10 to 15 minutes (Mumbai Live, 27 January 2025). That is a projection, not a measured figure.
The road is for cars and state buses only. The phase 2 stretch from Bandra to Kandivali is listed as under construction, and its date is uncertain.
Browse the verified New & Upcoming list or ask for a shortlist for your budget and pocket.
Metro Line 3 to Cuffe Parade
Metro Line 3 runs to Cuffe Parade after its final phase opened on 8 Oct 2025. The line has 27 stations over 33.5 km, with Bandra Colony, BKC, Dharavi and Santacruz nearest to Bandra (Wikipedia, check for later updates). We have no sourced journey time from Bandra to Cuffe Parade.
Ridership was reported at around 150,000 a day in 2025, below projection (low confidence).
| Route | Fact | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Bandra-Worli Sea Link | About 10 minutes, 5.6 km, toll applies | Wikipedia, 2026 |
| Coastal Road connector to Sea Link | Open to public 27 January 2025 | Mumbai Live, 2025 |
| Marine Drive to Bandra via Coastal Road | 10 to 15 minutes, projected | Mumbai Live, 2025 |
| Metro Line 3 to Cuffe Parade | Open since 8 Oct 2025 | Wikipedia, 2025 |
| Western line from Bandra station | Open, 7 platforms at Bandra | Wikipedia, 2026 |
Times are projections or estimates from the named sources. Peak traffic can change them.
Rail and what it means for buyers
The Western line from Bandra is the rail option, though our sources give no train times to South Mumbai stations. See the Bandra station guide.
The Sea Link and Coastal Road matter most to buyers in Reclamation and near the Sea Link approach. We list 13 sea-facing projects on the sea view page. Our sources give no times for Nariman Point or Churchgate, so we do not quote any.
Checks before you decide
Use these checks alongside the table above.
- Confirm the Sea Link toll with the operator. We can only say that a toll applies.
- Check the Coastal Road rules for your vehicle, since our source says cars and state buses only.
- Treat the 10 to 15 minute Marine Drive figure as a projection from January 2025, not a measured time.
- Look at the Cuffe Parade Metro station list on the operator site, as our files give no journey time from Bandra to Cuffe Parade.
- Note that phase 2 of the Coastal Road, Bandra to Kandivali, is under construction and not open.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to go from Bandra to South Mumbai?
Our sources give about 10 minutes from Bandra to Worli by the Sea Link at peak, and a projected 10 to 15 minutes from Bandra to Marine Drive via the Coastal Road. There are no sourced times for Nariman Point or Churchgate.
Is there a toll on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link?
Yes, a toll applies. Sources conflict on the amount, so check the operator.
Does Metro Line 3 go to South Mumbai?
Yes. Line 3 reached Cuffe Parade on 8 Oct 2025, after earlier phases opened on 5 Oct 2024 and 9 May 2025.
Can all vehicles use the Coastal Road?
Our source says cars and state buses only.
Shortlist projects near the Sea Link
Compare verified listings by distance to the sea link approach and the nearest station.