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

The metro ride takes about 39 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 44 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 Purple Line. Board at Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) and stay on until Hoodi.

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 Hoodi Metro Route

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

Time

39 min

Distance

19.8 km

Fare

₹60

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Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Hoodi

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

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Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

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18m

Swami Vivekananda Road

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21m

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27m

Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura)

ಕೃಷ್ಣರಾಜಪುರ (ಕೆ.ಆರ್.ಪುರ)

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39m

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Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Hoodi 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	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Cubbon Park	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	MG Road	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Trinity	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Halasuru	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Indiranagar	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Swami Vivekananda Road	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Baiyappanahalli	Purple	24 min	₹40
10	Benniganahalli	Purple	27 min	₹50
11	Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura)	Purple	30 min	₹50
12	Singayyanapalya	Purple	33 min	₹60
13	Garudacharpalya	Purple	36 min	₹60
14	HoodiDestination	Purple	39 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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Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

Education•15 min walk

Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital

Healthcare•15 min walk

Victoria Hospital

Healthcare•12 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

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

Vidhana Soudha

Government · near Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) station

Cubbon Park

Tourist · near Cubbon Park station

MG Road

Shopping · near MG Road station

National Gallery of Modern Art

Cultural · near Trinity station

Ulsoor Lake

Park · near Halasuru station

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Religious · near Indiranagar station

Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road)

Medical · near Swami Vivekananda Road station

HAL Aerospace Museum

Cultural · near Baiyappanahalli station

Fare Information

₹60

Regular

₹108

Return

₹57

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Hoodi is a direct 39-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 19.8 km with 14 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) and get off at Hoodi.

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.