How long does it take from MG Road to Central Silk Board?

The metro ride takes about 55 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 60 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?

Yes, change trains at Majestic. Get off the Purple Line, follow signs to the Green Line platform, and catch the next train. You will interchange again at RV Road before finishing on the Yellow Line. 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.

MG Road to Central Silk Board Metro Route

About MG Road to Central Silk Board Metro Route

Time

55 min

Distance

18.6 km

Fare

₹60

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Start

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

12m

Change trains here

Switch to Green Line

Green Line Platform 1 Towards Interchange

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

12m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

15m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

18m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

21m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

24m

27m

30m

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

Interchange

33m

Change trains here

Switch to Yellow Line

Yellow Line Platform 1 Towards Central Silk Board

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

33m

36m

39m

42m

ಸೆಂಟ್ರಲ್ ಸಿಲ್ಕ್ ಬೋರ್ಡ್

Destination

45m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the MG Road to Central Silk Board Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	MG RoadOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Cubbon Park	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	12 min	₹20
6	Chickpete	Green	20 min	₹30
7	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	23 min	₹30
8	National College	Green	26 min	₹40
9	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	29 min	₹40
10	South End Circle	Green	32 min	₹50
11	Jayanagara	Green	35 min	₹50
12	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya RoadInterchange	Yellow & Green	38 min	₹60
13	Ragigudda	Yellow	46 min	₹60
14	Jayadeva Hospital	Yellow	49 min	₹60
15	BTM Layout	Yellow	52 min	₹60
16	Central Silk BoardDestination	Yellow	55 min	₹60

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

Places to Explore

Silk Board Food Street

Food•5 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between MG Road and Central Silk Board, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Cubbon Park

Tourist · near Cubbon Park station

Vidhana Soudha

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

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

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

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

Traveling from MG Road to Central Silk Board takes around 55 minutes covering 18.6 km. You'll start on the Purple Line from MG Road, interchange at Majestic and RV Road, and finish on the Yellow Line to Central Silk Board. Follow the signage at each interchange.

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.