How long does it take from Challaghatta to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 71 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 76 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹80. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹76). A return ticket is ₹144.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

Yes, change trains at Majestic. Get off the Purple Line, follow signs to the Green 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.

Challaghatta to Banashankari Metro Route

About Challaghatta to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

71 min

Distance

31.1 km

Fare

₹80

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Start

12m

15m

Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)

ಪಂತರಪಾಳ್ಯ (ನಯಂದಹಳ್ಳಿ)

18m

21m

24m

27m

30m

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

33m

36m

39m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

42m

Change trains here

Switch to Green Line

Green Line Platform 1 Towards Banashankari

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

42m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

45m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

48m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

51m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

54m

57m

60m

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

63m

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

66m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Challaghatta to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	ChallaghattaOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Kengeri	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Kengeri Bus Terminal	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Pattanagere	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Jnanabharathi	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Rajarajeshwari Nagar	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Mysuru Road	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Deepanjali Nagar	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	Attiguppe	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Vijayanagara	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	Magadi Road	Purple	36 min	₹60
14	City Railway Station	Purple	39 min	₹60
15	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	42 min	₹60
16	Chickpete	Green	50 min	₹60
17	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	53 min	₹70
18	National College	Green	56 min	₹70
19	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	59 min	₹70
20	South End Circle	Green	62 min	₹70
21	Jayanagara	Green	65 min	₹70
22	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	68 min	₹80
23	BanashankariDestination	Green	71 min	₹80

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

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Challaghatta and Banashankari, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Wonderla Amusement Park

Entertainment · near Kengeri station

Wonderla Amusement Park

Entertainment · near Mysuru Road station

Forum Mall

Shopping · near Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) station

Garuda Mall

Shopping · near Magadi Road station

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Bengaluru Pete Heritage Walk

Heritage · near Chickpete station

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tourist · near Krishna Rajendra Market station

Srinivas Bakery

Food · near National College station

Fare Information

₹80

Regular

₹144

Return

₹76

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

Traveling from Challaghatta to Banashankari takes around 71 minutes covering 31.1 km. You'll start on the Purple Line from Challaghatta, interchange at Majestic, and continue on the Green Line to Banashankari. 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 ₹80 for a single trip, or ₹76 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.