How long does it take from Chickpete to Silk Institute?

The metro ride takes about 42 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 47 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 Chickpete and stay on until Silk Institute.

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.

Chickpete to Silk Institute Metro Route

About Chickpete to Silk Institute Metro Route

Time

42 min

Distance

18.8 km

Fare

₹60

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Silk Institute

Chickpete

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Starting point

Start

Krishna Rajendra Market

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National College

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Lalbagh Botanical Garden

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Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

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42m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Chickpete to Silk Institute with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Chickpete to Silk Institute Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	ChickpeteOrigin	Green	0 min	₹0
2	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	3 min	₹10
3	National College	Green	6 min	₹10
4	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	9 min	₹20
5	South End Circle	Green	12 min	₹20
6	Jayanagara	Green	15 min	₹30
7	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	18 min	₹30
8	Banashankari	Green	21 min	₹40
9	Jaya Prakash Nagara	Green	24 min	₹40
10	Yelachenahalli	Green	27 min	₹50
11	Konanakunte Cross	Green	30 min	₹50
12	Doddakallasandra	Green	33 min	₹60
13	Vajarahalli	Green	36 min	₹60
14	Thalaghattapura	Green	39 min	₹60
15	Silk InstituteDestination	Green	42 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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Bengaluru Pete Heritage Walk

Heritage•5 min walk

Vijayalakshmi Silks

Shopping•5 min walk

SP Road Electronics Market

Shopping•12 min walk

Bannerghatta Biological Park

Park•35 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Chickpete and Silk Institute, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tourist · near Krishna Rajendra Market station

Srinivas Bakery

Food · near National College station

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Tourist · near Lalbagh Botanical Garden station

Ranga Shankara Theatre

Cultural · near Jayanagara station

RV College of Engineering

Education · near Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road station

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education · near Banashankari station

Jindal Naturecure Institute

Wellness · near Yelachenahalli station

Fare Information

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

The journey from Chickpete to Silk Institute is a direct 42-minute ride on the Green Line, covering 18.8 km with 15 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Chickpete and get off at Silk Institute.

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.