How long does it take from Cubbon Park to Challaghatta?

The metro ride takes about 51 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 56 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹70. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹66). A return ticket is ₹126.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Purple Line. Board at Cubbon Park and stay on until Challaghatta.

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 Challaghatta Metro Route

About Cubbon Park to Challaghatta Metro Route

Time

51 min

Distance

24.5 km

Fare

₹70

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Challaghatta

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)

12m

15m

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

18m

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27m

30m

Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)

ಪಂತರಪಾಳ್ಯ (ನಯಂದಹಳ್ಳಿ)

33m

36m

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51m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Cubbon Park to Challaghatta 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)	Purple & Green	9 min	₹20
5	City Railway Station	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Magadi Road	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Vijayanagara	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Attiguppe	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	Deepanjali Nagar	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Mysuru Road	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	Rajarajeshwari Nagar	Purple	36 min	₹60
14	Jnanabharathi	Purple	39 min	₹60
15	Pattanagere	Purple	42 min	₹60
16	Kengeri Bus Terminal	Purple	45 min	₹60
17	Kengeri	Purple	48 min	₹70
18	ChallaghattaDestination	Purple	51 min	₹70

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

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Cubbon Park and Challaghatta, 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

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

Wonderla Amusement Park

Entertainment · near Kengeri station

Fare Information

₹70

Regular

₹126

Return

₹66

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Cubbon Park to Challaghatta is a direct 51-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 24.5 km with 18 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Cubbon Park and get off at Challaghatta.

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 ₹70 for a single trip, or ₹66 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.