How long does it take from Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Benniganahalli?

The metro ride takes about 24 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 29 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹40. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹38). A return ticket is ₹72.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Purple Line. Board at Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) and stay on until Benniganahalli.

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.

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Benniganahalli Metro Route

About Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Benniganahalli Metro Route

Time

24 min

Distance

12.0 km

Fare

₹40

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Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Benniganahalli

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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Swami Vivekananda Road

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Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Benniganahalli with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Benniganahalli Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)Origin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Cubbon Park	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	MG Road	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Trinity	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Halasuru	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Indiranagar	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Swami Vivekananda Road	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Baiyappanahalli	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	BenniganahalliDestination	Purple	24 min	₹40

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

Places to Explore

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Vidhana Soudha

Government•2 min walk

High Court of Karnataka

Government•5 min walk

Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Healthcare•25 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) and Benniganahalli, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

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

Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road)

Medical · near Swami Vivekananda Road station

HAL Aerospace Museum

Cultural · near Baiyappanahalli station

Fare Information

₹40

Regular

₹72

Return

₹38

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Benniganahalli is a direct 24-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 12.0 km with 9 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) and get off at Benniganahalli.

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 ₹40 for a single trip, or ₹38 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.