How long does it take from Lalbagh Botanical Garden to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 12 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 17 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹20. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹19). A return ticket is ₹36.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Green Line. Board at Lalbagh Botanical Garden and stay on until Banashankari.

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.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden to Banashankari Metro Route

About Lalbagh Botanical Garden to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

12 min

Distance

5.0 km

Fare

₹20

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Banashankari

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

Start

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

12m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Lalbagh Botanical Garden to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	Lalbagh Botanical GardenOrigin	Green	0 min	₹0
2	South End Circle	Green	3 min	₹10
3	Jayanagara	Green	6 min	₹10
4	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	9 min	₹20
5	BanashankariDestination	Green	12 min	₹20

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

Places to Explore

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Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Tourist•3 min walk

Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)

Religious•12 min walk

MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Rooms)

Food•8 min walk

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Banashankari, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Ranga Shankara Theatre

Cultural · near Jayanagara station

RV College of Engineering

Education · near Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road station

Fare Information

₹20

Regular

₹36

Return

₹19

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Lalbagh Botanical Garden to Banashankari is a direct 12-minute ride on the Green Line, covering 5.0 km with 5 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Lalbagh Botanical Garden and get off at Banashankari.

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 ₹20 for a single trip, or ₹19 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.