How long does it take from Banashankari to Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)?

The metro ride takes about 35 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 40 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹50. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹47). A return ticket is ₹90.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

Yes, change trains at Majestic. Get off the Green Line, follow signs to the Purple Line platform, and catch the next train. The whole switch takes about 3-5 minutes.

What are the metro timings on this route?

The first train runs at 5:00 AM and the last at around 11:00 PM. Trains run every 4-5 minutes during rush hours and every 8-10 minutes off-peak, all seven days of the week.

When is the best time to travel to avoid crowds?

Avoid 8-10 AM and 6-8 PM. Early mornings (before 8 AM), mid-afternoon (2-5 PM) and after 9 PM are usually quiet. Weekends are lighter unless heading to malls or nightlife spots.

Can I carry luggage on the metro?

Yes, standard luggage is allowed and screened at entry. Keep bags close during peak hours and do not block doors. There is no extra charge for regular-sized bags.

Banashankari to Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Metro Route

About Banashankari to Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Metro Route

Time

35 min

Distance

12.0 km

Fare

₹50

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Starting point

Start

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

12m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

15m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

18m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

21m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

24m

Change trains here

Switch to Purple Line

Purple Line Platform 1 Towards Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

24m

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

27m

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

ಡಾ. ಬಿ.ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ವಿಧಾನ ಸೌಧ)

Destination

30m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Banashankari to Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Banashankari to Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	BanashankariOrigin	Green	0 min	₹0
2	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	3 min	₹10
3	Jayanagara	Green	6 min	₹10
4	South End Circle	Green	9 min	₹20
5	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	12 min	₹20
6	National College	Green	15 min	₹30
7	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	18 min	₹30
8	Chickpete	Green	21 min	₹40
9	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	24 min	₹40
10	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	32 min	₹50
11	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)Destination	Purple	35 min	₹50

Fares are single-journey tokens. Cumulative time is peak-hour; off-peak is typically 10-15% faster.

Places to Explore

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Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Fortis Hospital

Healthcare•25 min walk

Nisha's Swimming Academy

Sports•15 min walk

Vidhana Soudha

Government•2 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Banashankari and Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha), you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

RV College of Engineering

Education · near Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road station

Ranga Shankara Theatre

Cultural · near Jayanagara station

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Tourist · near Lalbagh Botanical Garden station

Srinivas Bakery

Food · near National College station

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tourist · near Krishna Rajendra Market station

Bengaluru Pete Heritage Walk

Heritage · near Chickpete station

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

Education · near Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) station

Fare Information

₹50

Regular

₹90

Return

₹47

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

Traveling from Banashankari to Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) takes around 35 minutes covering 12.0 km. You'll start on the Green Line from Banashankari, interchange at Majestic, and continue on the Purple Line to Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha). The change is clearly signposted at the interchange station.

Trains run every 4-5 minutes during rush hours (8-10 AM and 6-8 PM) and every 8-10 minutes at other times. The fare is ₹50 for a single trip, or ₹47 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.