How long does it take from Rajajinagar to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 36 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 41 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?

No. This is a direct route on the Green Line. Board at Rajajinagar 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.

Rajajinagar to Banashankari Metro Route

About Rajajinagar to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

36 min

Distance

27.7 km

Fare

₹60

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Banashankari

Start

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

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

33m

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

36m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Rajajinagar to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	RajajinagarOrigin	Green	0 min	₹0
2	Kuvempu Road	Green	3 min	₹10
3	Srirampura	Green	6 min	₹10
4	Sampige Road	Green	9 min	₹20
5	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)	Purple & Green	12 min	₹20
6	Chickpete	Green	15 min	₹30
7	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	18 min	₹30
8	National College	Green	21 min	₹40
9	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	24 min	₹40
10	South End Circle	Green	27 min	₹50
11	Jayanagara	Green	30 min	₹50
12	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	33 min	₹60
13	BanashankariDestination	Green	36 min	₹60

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

Places to Explore

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

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

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

Srinivas Bakery

Food · near National College station

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

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

The journey from Rajajinagar to Banashankari is a direct 36-minute ride on the Green Line, covering 27.7 km with 13 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Rajajinagar 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 ₹60 for a single trip, or ₹57 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.