How long does it take from Mahalakshmi to National College?

The metro ride takes about 24 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 29 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?

No. This is a direct route on the Green Line. Board at Mahalakshmi and stay on until National College.

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.

Mahalakshmi to National College Metro Route

About Mahalakshmi to National College Metro Route

Time

24 min

Distance

23.2 km

Fare

₹40

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Green Line Platform 2 Towards National College

Start

12m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

15m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

18m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

21m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

Destination

24m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Mahalakshmi to National College with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Mahalakshmi to National College Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	MahalakshmiOrigin	Green	0 min	₹0
2	Rajajinagar	Green	3 min	₹10
3	Kuvempu Road	Green	6 min	₹10
4	Srirampura	Green	9 min	₹20
5	Sampige Road	Green	12 min	₹20
6	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)	Purple & Green	15 min	₹30
7	Chickpete	Green	18 min	₹30
8	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	21 min	₹40
9	National CollegeDestination	Green	24 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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The Tamarind Tree

Events•20 min walk

Jayamahal Palace Hotel

Events•18 min walk

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Art Complex

Art & Culture•12 min walk

Srinivas Bakery

Food•10 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Mahalakshmi and National College, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Orion Mall

Shopping · near Rajajinagar station

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Cultural · near Sampige 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

Fare Information

₹40

Regular

₹72

Return

₹38

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Mahalakshmi to National College is a direct 24-minute ride on the Green Line, covering 23.2 km with 9 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Mahalakshmi and get off at National College.

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.