How long does it take from City Railway Station to Benniganahalli?

The metro ride takes about 33 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 38 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 Purple Line. Board at City Railway Station and stay on until Benniganahalli.

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.

City Railway Station to Benniganahalli Metro Route

About City Railway Station to Benniganahalli Metro Route

Time

33 min

Distance

15.2 km

Fare

₹60

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Benniganahalli

City Railway Station

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Starting point

Start

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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24m

Swami Vivekananda Road

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33m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from City Railway Station to Benniganahalli with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the City Railway Station to Benniganahalli Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	City Railway StationOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)	Purple & Green	3 min	₹10
3	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Cubbon Park	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	MG Road	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Trinity	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Halasuru	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Indiranagar	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	Swami Vivekananda Road	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Baiyappanahalli	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	BenniganahalliDestination	Purple	33 min	₹60

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

Places You'll Pass Through

Between City Railway Station and Benniganahalli, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

Education · near Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) station

Vidhana Soudha

Government · near Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) station

Cubbon Park

Tourist · near Cubbon Park station

MG Road

Shopping · near MG Road station

National Gallery of Modern Art

Cultural · near Trinity station

Ulsoor Lake

Park · near Halasuru station

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Religious · near Indiranagar station

Fare Information

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

The journey from City Railway Station to Benniganahalli is a direct 33-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 15.2 km with 12 stops. No line changes needed — just board at City Railway Station and get off at Benniganahalli.

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.