How long does it take from Indiranagar to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 50 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 55 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹60. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹57). A return ticket is ₹108.

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.

Indiranagar to Banashankari Metro Route

About Indiranagar to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

50 min

Distance

18.8 km

Fare

₹60

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To Station

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Start

12m

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

15m

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

18m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

21m

Change trains here

Switch to Green Line

Green Line Platform 1 Towards Banashankari

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

21m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

24m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

27m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

30m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

33m

36m

39m

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

42m

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

45m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Indiranagar to Banashankari with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Indiranagar to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	IndiranagarOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Halasuru	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Trinity	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	MG Road	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Cubbon Park	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	21 min	₹40
9	Chickpete	Green	29 min	₹40
10	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	32 min	₹50
11	National College	Green	35 min	₹50
12	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	38 min	₹60
13	South End Circle	Green	41 min	₹60
14	Jayanagara	Green	44 min	₹60
15	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	47 min	₹60
16	BanashankariDestination	Green	50 min	₹60

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

Places to Explore

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ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Religious•20 min walk

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Indiranagar and Banashankari, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

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

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

Fare Information

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

Traveling from Indiranagar to Banashankari takes around 50 minutes covering 18.8 km. You'll start on the Purple Line from Indiranagar, interchange at Majestic, and continue on the Green Line to Banashankari. 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 ₹60 for a single trip, or ₹57 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.