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 Garudacharpalya and stay on until Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli).

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 Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) Metro Route

Q: How long does it take from Garudacharpalya to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)?

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.

About Garudacharpalya to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) Metro Route

Time

48 min

Distance

22.9 km

Fare

₹70

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

Start

Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura)

ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜಪುರ (ಕೆ.ಆರ್.ಪುರ)

12m

Swami Vivekananda Road

ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ರಸ್ತೆ

15m

18m

21m

24m

27m

30m

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

33m

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

36m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

39m

42m

45m

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

Destination

48m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Garudacharpalya to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Garudacharpalya to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) 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 Road	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Cubbon Park	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	36 min	₹60
14	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)	Purple & Green	39 min	₹60
15	City Railway Station	Purple	42 min	₹60
16	Magadi Road	Purple	45 min	₹60
17	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)Destination	Purple	48 min	₹70

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

Places to Explore

Education•18 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Garudacharpalya and Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli), 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

MG Road

Shopping · near MG Road station

Cubbon Park

Tourist · near Cubbon Park station

Vidhana Soudha

Government · near Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) station

Fare Information

₹70

Regular

₹126

Return

₹66

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Garudacharpalya to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) is a direct 48-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 22.9 km with 17 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Garudacharpalya and get off at Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli).

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.