How long does it take from Benniganahalli to MG Road?

The metro ride takes about 18 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 23 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹30. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹28). A return ticket is ₹54.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Purple Line. Board at Benniganahalli and stay on until MG Road.

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.

Benniganahalli to MG Road Metro Route

About Benniganahalli to MG Road Metro Route

Time

18 min

Distance

9.1 km

Fare

₹30

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards MG Road

Start

Swami Vivekananda Road

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Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Benniganahalli to MG Road with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Benniganahalli to MG Road Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	BenniganahalliOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Baiyappanahalli	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Swami Vivekananda Road	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Indiranagar	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Halasuru	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Trinity	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	MG RoadDestination	Purple	18 min	₹30

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

Places to Explore

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Benniganahalli and MG Road, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

HAL Aerospace Museum

Cultural · near Baiyappanahalli station

Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road)

Medical · near Swami Vivekananda Road station

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Religious · near Indiranagar station

Ulsoor Lake

Park · near Halasuru station

National Gallery of Modern Art

Cultural · near Trinity station

Fare Information

₹30

Regular

₹54

Return

₹28

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Benniganahalli to MG Road is a direct 18-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 9.1 km with 7 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Benniganahalli and get off at MG Road.

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 ₹30 for a single trip, or ₹28 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.