How long does it take from Jnanabharathi to MG Road?

The metro ride takes about 42 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 47 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?

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

Jnanabharathi to MG Road Metro Route

About Jnanabharathi to MG Road Metro Route

Time

42 min

Distance

20.1 km

Fare

₹60

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards MG Road

Start

Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)

ಪಂತರಪಾಳ್ಯ (ನಯಂದಹಳ್ಳಿ)

12m

15m

18m

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

21m

24m

27m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

30m

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

33m

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

36m

39m

42m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Jnanabharathi to MG Road Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	JnanabharathiOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Rajarajeshwari Nagar	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Mysuru Road	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Deepanjali Nagar	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Attiguppe	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Vijayanagara	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Magadi Road	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	City Railway Station	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)	Purple & Green	30 min	₹50
12	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	36 min	₹60
14	Cubbon Park	Purple	39 min	₹60
15	MG RoadDestination	Purple	42 min	₹60

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

Wonderla Amusement Park

Entertainment · near Mysuru Road station

Forum Mall

Shopping · near Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) station

Garuda Mall

Shopping · near Magadi Road station

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

Education · near Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) station

Vidhana Soudha

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

Cubbon Park

Tourist · near Cubbon Park station

Fare Information

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Jnanabharathi to MG Road is a direct 42-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 20.1 km with 15 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Jnanabharathi 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 ₹60 for a single trip, or ₹57 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.