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

The metro ride takes about 29 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 34 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?

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.

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

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

Time

29 min

Distance

9.3 km

Fare

₹40

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Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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Starting point

Start

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 Jayanagara

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

12m

National College

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15m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

18m

21m

24m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Jayanagara 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)Interchange	Purple & Green	6 min	₹10
4	Chickpete	Green	14 min	₹20
5	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	17 min	₹20
6	National College	Green	20 min	₹30
7	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	23 min	₹30
8	South End Circle	Green	26 min	₹40
9	JayanagaraDestination	Green	29 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

Ranga Shankara Theatre

Cultural•10 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) and Jayanagara, 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

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

Fare Information

₹40

Regular

₹72

Return

₹38

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

Traveling from Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) to Jayanagar takes around 29 minutes covering 9.3 km. You'll start on the Purple Line from Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha), interchange at Majestic, and continue on the Green Line to Jayanagar. 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 ₹40 for a single trip, or ₹38 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.