What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹50. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹47). A return ticket is ₹90.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

Yes, change trains at Majestic. Get off the Purple Line, follow signs to the Green 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.

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Banashankari Metro Route

Q: How long does it take from Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 32 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 37 minutes end-to-end.

About Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

32 min

Distance

10.9 km

Fare

₹50

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Trip starts➤

Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

Starting point

Start

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

Change trains here

Switch to Green Line

Green Line Platform 1 Towards Banashankari

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

12m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

15m

18m

21m

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

24m

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

27m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Banashankari with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)Origin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	3 min	₹10
3	Chickpete	Green	11 min	₹10
4	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	14 min	₹20
5	National College	Green	17 min	₹20
6	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	20 min	₹30
7	South End Circle	Green	23 min	₹30
8	Jayanagara	Green	26 min	₹40
9	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	29 min	₹40
10	BanashankariDestination	Green	32 min	₹50

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

Places to Explore

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Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

Education•15 min walk

Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital

Healthcare•15 min walk

Victoria Hospital

Healthcare•12 min walk

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) and Banashankari, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

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

₹50

Regular

₹90

Return

₹47

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

Traveling from Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Banashankari takes around 32 minutes covering 10.9 km. You'll start on the Purple Line from Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College), interchange at Majestic, and continue on the Green Line to Banashankari. 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 ₹50 for a single trip, or ₹47 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.