How long does it take from MG Road to City Railway Station?

The metro ride takes about 15 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 20 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹30. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹28). A return ticket is ₹54.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Purple Line. Board at MG Road and stay on until City Railway Station.

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 City Railway Station Metro Route

About MG Road to City Railway Station Metro Route

Time

15 min

Distance

6.1 km

Fare

₹30

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards City Railway Station

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)

12m

City Railway Station

ನಗರ ರೈಲು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

Destination

15m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from MG Road to City Railway Station with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the MG Road to City Railway Station 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)	Purple & Green	12 min	₹20
6	City Railway StationDestination	Purple	15 min	₹30

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

Places to Explore

Places You'll Pass Through

Between MG Road and City Railway Station, 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

Fare Information

₹30

Regular

₹54

Return

₹28

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

The journey from MG Road to City Railway Station is a direct 15-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 6.1 km with 6 stops. No line changes needed — just board at MG Road and get off at City Railway 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 ₹30 for a single trip, or ₹28 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.