How long does it take from Indiranagar to Challaghatta?

The metro ride takes about 63 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 68 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹80. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹76). A return ticket is ₹144.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Purple Line. Board at Indiranagar 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.

Indiranagar to Challaghatta Metro Route

About Indiranagar to Challaghatta Metro Route

Time

63 min

Distance

30.3 km

Fare

₹80

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Challaghatta

Start

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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)

21m

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27m

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

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Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)

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63m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Indiranagar to Challaghatta 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)	Purple & Green	21 min	₹40
9	City Railway Station	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	Magadi Road	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	Vijayanagara	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	Attiguppe	Purple	36 min	₹60
14	Deepanjali Nagar	Purple	39 min	₹60
15	Mysuru Road	Purple	42 min	₹60
16	Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)	Purple	45 min	₹60
17	Rajarajeshwari Nagar	Purple	48 min	₹70
18	Jnanabharathi	Purple	51 min	₹70
19	Pattanagere	Purple	54 min	₹70
20	Kengeri Bus Terminal	Purple	57 min	₹70
21	Kengeri	Purple	60 min	₹70
22	ChallaghattaDestination	Purple	63 min	₹80

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

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Places You'll Pass Through

Between Indiranagar and Challaghatta, 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

Garuda Mall

Shopping · near Magadi Road station

Fare Information

₹80

Regular

₹144

Return

₹76

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Indiranagar to Challaghatta is a direct 63-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 30.3 km with 22 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Indiranagar 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 ₹80 for a single trip, or ₹76 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.