How long does it take from City Railway Station to MG Road?

The metro ride takes about 15 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 20 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹30. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹28). A return ticket is ₹54.

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 MG Road.

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 MG Road Metro Route

About City Railway Station to MG Road Metro Route

Time

15 min

Distance

6.1 km

Fare

₹30

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards MG Road

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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Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the City Railway Station to MG Road 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 RoadDestination	Purple	15 min	₹30

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

Places to Explore

Places You'll Pass Through

Between City Railway Station and MG Road, 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

Fare Information

₹30

Regular

₹54

Return

₹28

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

The journey from City Railway Station to MG Road is a direct 15-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 6.1 km with 6 stops. No line changes needed — just board at City Railway Station and get off at MG Road.

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 ₹30 for a single trip, or ₹28 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.