How long does it take from National College to Jaya Prakash Nagara?

The metro ride takes about 18 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 23 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 Jaya Prakash Nagara.

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 Jaya Prakash Nagara Metro Route

About National College to Jaya Prakash Nagara Metro Route

Time

18 min

Distance

7.2 km

Fare

₹30

Plan Another Route

Open in full planner →

From Station

To Station

Detailed Route Map

Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Jaya Prakash Nagara

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

Starting point

Start

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

12m

15m

18m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the National College to Jaya Prakash Nagara 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	Banashankari	Green	15 min	₹30
7	Jaya Prakash NagaraDestination	Green	18 min	₹30

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

Places to Explore

View all →

Srinivas Bakery

Food•10 min walk

Thindi Beedi (VV Puram Food Street)

Food•12 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between National College and Jaya Prakash Nagara, 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

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education · near Banashankari station

Fare Information

₹30

Regular

₹54

Return

₹28

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

See full Green Line fare matrix →Complete Bangalore Metro fare chart →

Other Routes from National College

National College to Whitefield (Kadugodi)

purple

National College to Hopefarm Channasandra

purple

National College to Kadugodi Tree Park

purple

National College to Pattanduru Agrahara

purple

National College to Sri Sathya Sai Hospital

purple

National College to Nallurhalli

purple

National College to Kundalahalli

purple

National College to Seetharamapalya

purple

About This Route

The journey from National College to Jaya Prakash Nagara is a direct 18-minute ride on the Green Line, covering 7.2 km with 7 stops. No line changes needed — just board at National College and get off at Jaya Prakash Nagara.

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.