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

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 Purple Line. Board at City Railway Station and stay on until Garudacharpalya.

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 Garudacharpalya Metro Route

About City Railway Station to Garudacharpalya Metro Route

Time

42 min

Distance

19.8 km

Fare

₹60

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Garudacharpalya

City Railway Station

ನಗರ ರೈಲು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

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)

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

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18m

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24m

Swami Vivekananda Road

ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ರಸ್ತೆ

27m

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33m

Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura)

ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜಪುರ (ಕೆ.ಆರ್.ಪುರ)

36m

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42m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the City Railway Station to Garudacharpalya 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	Benniganahalli	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura)	Purple	36 min	₹60
14	Singayyanapalya	Purple	39 min	₹60
15	GarudacharpalyaDestination	Purple	42 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 Garudacharpalya, 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

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About This Route

The journey from City Railway Station to Garudacharpalya is a direct 42-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 19.8 km with 15 stops. No line changes needed — just board at City Railway Station and get off at Garudacharpalya.

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.