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

The metro ride takes about 36 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 41 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 Kengeri.

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 Kengeri Metro Route

About City Railway Station to Kengeri Metro Route

Time

36 min

Distance

18.6 km

Fare

₹60

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Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Kengeri

Start

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

12m

15m

18m

Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)

ಪಂತರಪಾಳ್ಯ (ನಯಂದಹಳ್ಳಿ)

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27m

30m

33m

36m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the City Railway Station to Kengeri 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	Magadi Road	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Vijayanagara	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Attiguppe	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Deepanjali Nagar	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Mysuru Road	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Rajarajeshwari Nagar	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	Jnanabharathi	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Pattanagere	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	Kengeri Bus Terminal	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	KengeriDestination	Purple	36 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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Wonderla Amusement Park

Entertainment•25 min walk

Innovative Film City

Entertainment•30 min walk

Karnataka Bungee Jumping Association

Sports•50 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

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

Garuda Mall

Shopping · near Magadi Road station

Forum Mall

Shopping · near Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) station

Wonderla Amusement Park

Entertainment · near Mysuru Road 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 Kengeri is a direct 36-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 18.6 km with 13 stops. No line changes needed — just board at City Railway Station and get off at Kengeri.

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.