What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹20. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹19). A return ticket is ₹36.

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 Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli).

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 Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) Metro Route

Q: How long does it take from Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)?

The metro ride takes about 12 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 17 minutes end-to-end.

About Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) Metro Route

Time

12 min

Distance

5.3 km

Fare

₹20

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Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

Starting point

Start

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

Destination

12m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

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

Stops on the Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) 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)	Purple & Green	3 min	₹10
3	City Railway Station	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Magadi Road	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)Destination	Purple	12 min	₹20

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

Forum Mall

Shopping•15 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

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

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Garuda Mall

Shopping · near Magadi Road station

Fare Information

₹20

Regular

₹36

Return

₹19

Smart Card

₹250

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About This Route

The journey from Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) is a direct 12-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 5.3 km with 5 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) and get off at Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli).

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 ₹20 for a single trip, or ₹19 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.