How long does it take from Lalbagh Botanical Garden to MG Road?

The metro ride takes about 29 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 34 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹40. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹38). A return ticket is ₹72.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

Yes, change trains at Majestic. Get off the Green Line, follow signs to the Purple 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.

Lalbagh Botanical Garden to MG Road Metro Route

About Lalbagh Botanical Garden to MG Road Metro Route

Time

29 min

Distance

9.9 km

Fare

₹40

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Green Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

Starting point

Start

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

12m

Change trains here

Switch to Purple Line

Purple Line Platform 1 Towards MG Road

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

12m

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

15m

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

18m

21m

24m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Lalbagh Botanical Garden to MG Road 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	National College	Green	3 min	₹10
3	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	6 min	₹10
4	Chickpete	Green	9 min	₹20
5	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	12 min	₹20
6	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	20 min	₹30
7	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	23 min	₹30
8	Cubbon Park	Purple	26 min	₹40
9	MG RoadDestination	Purple	29 min	₹40

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

MG Road

Shopping•1 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

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

Srinivas Bakery

Food · near National College station

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tourist · near Krishna Rajendra Market station

Bengaluru Pete Heritage Walk

Heritage · near Chickpete 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

₹40

Regular

₹72

Return

₹38

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

Traveling from Lalbagh Botanical Garden to MG Road takes around 29 minutes covering 9.9 km. You'll start on the Green Line from Lalbagh Botanical Garden, interchange at Majestic, and continue on the Purple Line to MG Road. 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 ₹40 for a single trip, or ₹38 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.