Adana Metro is a rail system in Adana, Türkiye, operated by Adana Metropolitan Municipality. Its M1 line links Hastane and Akıncılar, with central stops including Vilayet, İstiklal and Kocavezir.
- Line: M1, between Hastane and Akıncılar.
- Central station: İstiklal is a short walk from the city centre.
- Rail connection: Vilayet is a five-minute walk from Adana Railway Station.
- Operator: Adana Metropolitan Municipality.
How the Adana Metro is laid out
Adana Metro’s M1 is the line connecting the city’s named stations from Hastane to Akıncılar. The reported route length is 13.5 km, with 13 stations.
Stations on the line are Vilayet, İstiklal, Kocavezir, Akıncılar, Hürriyet, Cumhuriyet, Hastane, Huzurevi, Yurt, Yeşilyurt, Fatih, Anadolu Lisesi and Mavi Bulvar. This sequence gives you a useful orientation when checking a route, but confirm the current service information with the operator before travelling.
The metro began partial service between Hastane and Vilayet on 18 March 2009. The line was later temporarily closed while the section between Vilayet and Akıncılar was completed.
Which Adana Metro stations are useful to visitors?
Vilayet station is near Adana Railway Station and the provincial governor’s office. From the station, you can walk to Adana Railway Station in five minutes. İstiklal is identified by the municipality as the closest metro station to the hotels area.
İstiklal Gazileri is about an 8-minute walk from Surmeli Adana Hotel. Kocavezir and Hürriyet are also on the M1 line, so check your destination against the current route before boarding.
Tickets and boarding on Adana Metro
Adana Metropolitan Municipality’s transport information portal covers fares, metro services and transport notices. Check its current fare and payment details before travelling, as prices and accepted payment methods can change.
At the station, confirm that the train and platform information match your direction of travel. If you are heading to the hospital served by the line, Hastane is the terminal station to use.
Service hours and planning a central visit
Metro service times can change, so check the Adana Metropolitan Municipality’s official site before you go. The municipality publishes service-hour change notices, including notices about annual rail-system maintenance and weekday and weekend schedules.
For a day focused on the centre, the metro’s central stations can help you orient your route before continuing on foot. The one-day walking route through central Adana connects with a visit planned around the city centre.
FAQs
Who operates Adana Metro?
Adana Metropolitan Municipality operates the rail system.
Where can you check Adana Metro fares?
The municipality’s transport information portal includes fare information. Check there for current details before setting out.
Does Adana Metro have a direct airport station?
The listed M1 stations do not include an airport station.