How long does it take from Garudacharpalya to MG Road?

The metro ride takes about 27 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 32 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹50. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹47). A return ticket is ₹90.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Purple Line. Board at Garudacharpalya and stay on until MG Road.

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.

Garudacharpalya to MG Road Metro Route

About Garudacharpalya to MG Road Metro Route

Time

27 min

Distance

13.7 km

Fare

₹50

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards MG Road

Start

Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura)

ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜಪುರ (ಕೆ.ಆರ್.ಪುರ)

12m

Swami Vivekananda Road

ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ರಸ್ತೆ

15m

18m

21m

24m

27m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Garudacharpalya to MG Road with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Garudacharpalya to MG Road Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	GarudacharpalyaOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Singayyanapalya	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura)	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Benniganahalli	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Baiyappanahalli	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Swami Vivekananda Road	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Indiranagar	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Halasuru	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Trinity	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	MG RoadDestination	Purple	27 min	₹50

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

Places to Explore

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Garudacharpalya and MG Road, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

HAL Aerospace Museum

Cultural · near Baiyappanahalli station

Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road)

Medical · near Swami Vivekananda Road station

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Religious · near Indiranagar station

Ulsoor Lake

Park · near Halasuru station

National Gallery of Modern Art

Cultural · near Trinity station

Fare Information

₹50

Regular

₹90

Return

₹47

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Garudacharpalya to MG Road is a direct 27-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 13.7 km with 10 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Garudacharpalya and get off at MG Road.

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 ₹50 for a single trip, or ₹47 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.