How long does it take from Cubbon Park to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 38 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 43 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?

Yes, change trains at Majestic. Get off the Purple Line, follow signs to the Green Line platform, and catch the next train. The whole switch takes about 3-5 minutes.

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.

Cubbon Park to Banashankari Metro Route

About Cubbon Park to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

38 min

Distance

13.1 km

Fare

₹60

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Cubbon Park

ಕಬ್ಬನ್ ಪಾರ್ಕ್

Starting point

Start

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

Change trains here

Switch to Green Line

Green Line Platform 1 Towards Banashankari

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

12m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

15m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

18m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

21m

24m

27m

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

30m

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

33m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Cubbon Park to Banashankari with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Cubbon Park to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	Cubbon ParkOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	9 min	₹20
5	Chickpete	Green	17 min	₹20
6	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	20 min	₹30
7	National College	Green	23 min	₹30
8	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	26 min	₹40
9	South End Circle	Green	29 min	₹40
10	Jayanagara	Green	32 min	₹50
11	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	35 min	₹50
12	BanashankariDestination	Green	38 min	₹60

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

Places to Explore

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Sports•8 min walk

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Cubbon Park and Banashankari, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Vidhana Soudha

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

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

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

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Bengaluru Pete Heritage Walk

Heritage · near Chickpete station

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

Fare Information

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

Traveling from Cubbon Park to Banashankari takes around 38 minutes covering 13.1 km. You'll start on the Purple Line from Cubbon Park, interchange at Majestic, and continue on the Green Line to Banashankari. The change is clearly signposted at the interchange station.

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.