How long does it take from Kengeri to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 68 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 73 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?

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.

Kengeri to Banashankari Metro Route

About Kengeri to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

68 min

Distance

29.6 km

Fare

₹80

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Start

12m

Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)

ಪಂತರಪಾಳ್ಯ (ನಯಂದಹಳ್ಳಿ)

15m

18m

21m

24m

27m

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

30m

33m

36m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

39m

Change trains here

Switch to Green Line

Green Line Platform 1 Towards Banashankari

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

39m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

42m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

45m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

48m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

51m

54m

57m

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

60m

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

63m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Kengeri to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	KengeriOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Kengeri Bus Terminal	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Pattanagere	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Jnanabharathi	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Rajarajeshwari Nagar	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Mysuru Road	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Deepanjali Nagar	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Attiguppe	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	Vijayanagara	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	Magadi Road	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	City Railway Station	Purple	36 min	₹60
14	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	39 min	₹60
15	Chickpete	Green	47 min	₹60
16	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	50 min	₹60
17	National College	Green	53 min	₹70
18	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	56 min	₹70
19	South End Circle	Green	59 min	₹70
20	Jayanagara	Green	62 min	₹70
21	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	65 min	₹70
22	BanashankariDestination	Green	68 min	₹80

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

Places to Explore

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Wonderla Amusement Park

Entertainment•25 min walk

Innovative Film City

Entertainment•30 min walk

Karnataka Bungee Jumping Association

Sports•50 min walk

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Kengeri and Banashankari, 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

Bengaluru Pete Heritage Walk

Heritage · near Chickpete station

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tourist · near Krishna Rajendra Market station

Srinivas Bakery

Food · near National College station

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Tourist · near Lalbagh Botanical Garden station

Fare Information

₹80

Regular

₹144

Return

₹76

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

Traveling from Kengeri to Banashankari takes around 68 minutes covering 29.6 km. You'll start on the Purple Line from Kengeri, 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 ₹80 for a single trip, or ₹76 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.