How long does it take from Banashankari to Mahalakshmi?

The metro ride takes about 39 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 44 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹60. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹57). A return ticket is ₹108.

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 Mahalakshmi.

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 Mahalakshmi Metro Route

About Banashankari to Mahalakshmi Metro Route

Time

39 min

Distance

29.3 km

Fare

₹60

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Mahalakshmi

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)

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30m

33m

36m

39m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Banashankari to Mahalakshmi 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)	Purple & Green	24 min	₹40
10	Sampige Road	Green	27 min	₹50
11	Srirampura	Green	30 min	₹50
12	Kuvempu Road	Green	33 min	₹60
13	Rajajinagar	Green	36 min	₹60
14	MahalakshmiDestination	Green	39 min	₹60

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

The Tamarind Tree

Events•20 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Banashankari and Mahalakshmi, 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

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Cultural · near Sampige Road station

Fare Information

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

The journey from Banashankari to Mahalakshmi is a direct 39-minute ride on the Green Line, covering 29.3 km with 14 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Banashankari and get off at Mahalakshmi.

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 ₹60 for a single trip, or ₹57 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.