How long does it take from Central Silk Board to MG Road?

The metro ride takes about 55 minutes, including a quick interchange at RV Road. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 60 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?

Yes, change trains at RV Road. Get off the Yellow Line, follow signs to the Green Line platform, and catch the next train. You will interchange again at Majestic before finishing on the Purple Line. 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.

Central Silk Board to MG Road Metro Route

About Central Silk Board to MG Road Metro Route

Time

55 min

Distance

18.6 km

Fare

₹60

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Yellow Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Central Silk Board

ಸೆಂಟ್ರಲ್ ಸಿಲ್ಕ್ ಬೋರ್ಡ್

Start

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

Interchange

12m

Change trains here

Switch to Green Line

Green Line Platform 1 Towards Interchange

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

12m

15m

18m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

21m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

24m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

27m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

30m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

33m

Change trains here

Switch to Purple Line

Purple Line Platform 1 Towards MG Road

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

33m

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

36m

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

39m

42m

45m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Central Silk Board to MG Road Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	Central Silk BoardOrigin	Yellow	0 min	₹0
2	BTM Layout	Yellow	3 min	₹10
3	Jayadeva Hospital	Yellow	6 min	₹10
4	Ragigudda	Yellow	9 min	₹20
5	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya RoadInterchange	Yellow & Green	12 min	₹20
6	Jayanagara	Green	20 min	₹30
7	South End Circle	Green	23 min	₹30
8	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	26 min	₹40
9	National College	Green	29 min	₹40
10	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	32 min	₹50
11	Chickpete	Green	35 min	₹50
12	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	38 min	₹60
13	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	46 min	₹60
14	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	49 min	₹60
15	Cubbon Park	Purple	52 min	₹60
16	MG RoadDestination	Purple	55 min	₹60

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

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Silk Board Food Street

Places You'll Pass Through

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

Byg Brewski Brewing Company

Food · near BTM Layout station

Bannerghatta National Park

Nature · near Jayadeva Hospital station

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

Fare Information

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

Traveling from Central Silk Board to MG Road takes around 55 minutes covering 18.6 km. You'll start on the Yellow Line from Central Silk Board, interchange at RV Road and Majestic, and finish on the Purple Line to MG Road. Follow the signage at each interchange.

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.