How long does it take from Silk Institute to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 21 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 26 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹40. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹38). A return ticket is ₹72.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

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

Silk Institute to Banashankari Metro Route

About Silk Institute to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

21 min

Distance

10.5 km

Fare

₹40

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Banashankari

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Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Silk Institute to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	Silk InstituteOrigin	Green	0 min	₹0
2	Thalaghattapura	Green	3 min	₹10
3	Vajarahalli	Green	6 min	₹10
4	Doddakallasandra	Green	9 min	₹20
5	Konanakunte Cross	Green	12 min	₹20
6	Yelachenahalli	Green	15 min	₹30
7	Jaya Prakash Nagara	Green	18 min	₹30
8	BanashankariDestination	Green	21 min	₹40

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

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Bannerghatta Biological Park

Park•35 min walk

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Park•35 min walk

Innovative Film City

Entertainment•40 min walk

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

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

Jindal Naturecure Institute

Wellness · near Yelachenahalli station

Fare Information

₹40

Regular

₹72

Return

₹38

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Silk Institute to Banashankari is a direct 21-minute ride on the Green Line, covering 10.5 km with 8 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Silk Institute 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 ₹40 for a single trip, or ₹38 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.