How long does it take from Banashankari to Lalbagh Botanical Garden?

The metro ride takes about 12 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 17 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹20. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹19). A return ticket is ₹36.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Green Line. Board at Banashankari and stay on until Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

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 Lalbagh Botanical Garden Metro Route

About Banashankari to Lalbagh Botanical Garden Metro Route

Time

12 min

Distance

5.0 km

Fare

₹20

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Starting point

Start

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

Destination

12m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Banashankari to Lalbagh Botanical Garden with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Banashankari to Lalbagh Botanical Garden 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 GardenDestination	Green	12 min	₹20

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

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Tourist•3 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Banashankari and Lalbagh Botanical Garden, 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

Fare Information

₹20

Regular

₹36

Return

₹19

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Banashankari to Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a direct 12-minute ride on the Green Line, covering 5.0 km with 5 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Banashankari and get off at Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

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 ₹20 for a single trip, or ₹19 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.