How long does it take from National College to Banashankari?

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 Green Line. Board at National College 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.

National College to Banashankari Metro Route

About National College to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

15 min

Distance

6.1 km

Fare

₹30

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From Station

To Station

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Banashankari

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

Starting point

Start

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

12m

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

15m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the National College to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	National CollegeOrigin	Green	0 min	₹0
2	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	3 min	₹10
3	South End Circle	Green	6 min	₹10
4	Jayanagara	Green	9 min	₹20
5	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	12 min	₹20
6	BanashankariDestination	Green	15 min	₹30

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

Places to Explore

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Srinivas Bakery

Food•10 min walk

Thindi Beedi (VV Puram Food Street)

Food•12 min walk

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Fortis Hospital

Healthcare•25 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

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

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Tourist · near Lalbagh Botanical Garden station

Ranga Shankara Theatre

Cultural · near Jayanagara station

RV College of Engineering

Education · near Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road station

Fare Information

₹30

Regular

₹54

Return

₹28

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

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