How long does it take from Silk Institute to National College?

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 Silk Institute and stay on until National College.

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 National College Metro Route

About Silk Institute to National College Metro Route

Time

36 min

Distance

16.6 km

Fare

₹60

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Trip starts➤

Green Line Platform 2 Towards National College

Start

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Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

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24m

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30m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

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33m

National College

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Destination

36m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Silk Institute to National College 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 CollegeDestination	Green	36 min	₹60

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

Srinivas Bakery

Food•10 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Silk Institute and National College, 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

Fare Information

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

The journey from Silk Institute to National College is a direct 36-minute ride on the Green Line, covering 16.6 km with 13 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Silk Institute and get off at National College.

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.