How long does it take from Silk Institute to MG Road?

The metro ride takes about 62 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 67 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹70. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹66). A return ticket is ₹126.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

Yes, change trains at Majestic. Get off the Green Line, follow signs to the Purple Line platform, and catch the next train. The whole switch takes about 3-5 minutes.

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 MG Road Metro Route

About Silk Institute to MG Road Metro Route

Time

62 min

Distance

25.4 km

Fare

₹70

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Start

12m

15m

18m

21m

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

24m

27m

30m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

33m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

36m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

39m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

42m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

45m

Change trains here

Switch to Purple Line

Purple Line Platform 1 Towards MG Road

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

45m

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

48m

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

ಡಾ. ಬಿ.ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ವಿಧಾನ ಸೌಧ)

51m

54m

57m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Silk Institute to MG Road 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	Banashankari	Green	21 min	₹40
9	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	24 min	₹40
10	Jayanagara	Green	27 min	₹50
11	South End Circle	Green	30 min	₹50
12	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	33 min	₹60
13	National College	Green	36 min	₹60
14	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	39 min	₹60
15	Chickpete	Green	42 min	₹60
16	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	45 min	₹60
17	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	53 min	₹70
18	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	56 min	₹70
19	Cubbon Park	Purple	59 min	₹70
20	MG RoadDestination	Purple	62 min	₹70

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

Places to Explore

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Bannerghatta Biological Park

Park•35 min walk

Butterfly Park Bannerghatta

Park•35 min walk

Innovative Film City

Entertainment•40 min walk

MG Road

Shopping•1 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

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

Jindal Naturecure Institute

Wellness · near Yelachenahalli station

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education · near Banashankari station

RV College of Engineering

Education · near Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road station

Ranga Shankara Theatre

Cultural · near Jayanagara station

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Tourist · near Lalbagh Botanical Garden station

Srinivas Bakery

Food · near National College station

Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace

Tourist · near Krishna Rajendra Market station

Bengaluru Pete Heritage Walk

Heritage · near Chickpete station

Fare Information

₹70

Regular

₹126

Return

₹66

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

Traveling from Silk Institute to MG Road takes around 62 minutes covering 25.4 km. You'll start on the Green Line from Silk Institute, interchange at Majestic, and continue on the Purple Line to MG Road. The change is clearly signposted at the interchange 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 ₹70 for a single trip, or ₹66 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.