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

The metro ride takes about 48 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 53 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 Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) 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.

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

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

Time

48 min

Distance

23.4 km

Fare

₹70

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Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Challaghatta

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

Starting point

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Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

12m

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

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27m

Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)

ಪಂತರಪಾಳ್ಯ (ನಯಂದಹಳ್ಳಿ)

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48m

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Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Challaghatta 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	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)	Purple & Green	6 min	₹10
4	City Railway Station	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Magadi Road	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Vijayanagara	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Attiguppe	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Deepanjali Nagar	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	Mysuru Road	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	Rajarajeshwari Nagar	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	Jnanabharathi	Purple	36 min	₹60
14	Pattanagere	Purple	39 min	₹60
15	Kengeri Bus Terminal	Purple	42 min	₹60
16	Kengeri	Purple	45 min	₹60
17	ChallaghattaDestination	Purple	48 min	₹70

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 Challaghatta, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

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 Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Challaghatta is a direct 48-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 23.4 km with 17 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) 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.