How long does it take from Swami Vivekananda Road to Banashankari?

The metro ride takes about 53 minutes, including a quick interchange at Majestic. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 58 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 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.

Swami Vivekananda Road to Banashankari Metro Route

About Swami Vivekananda Road to Banashankari Metro Route

Time

53 min

Distance

20.7 km

Fare

₹70

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Purple Line Platform 2 Towards Interchange

Swami Vivekananda Road

ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿವೇಕಾನಂದ ರಸ್ತೆ

Start

12m

15m

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

18m

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

21m

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

24m

Change trains here

Switch to Green Line

Green Line Platform 1 Towards Banashankari

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

Interchange

24m

Chickpete

ಚಿಕ್ಪೇಟೆ

27m

Krishna Rajendra Market

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆ

30m

National College

ನ್ಯಾಷನಲ್ ಕಾಲೇಜ್

33m

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

ಲಾಲ್ಬಾಗ್ ಬೊಟಾನಿಕಲ್ ಗಾರ್ಡನ್

36m

39m

42m

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ರೋಡ್

45m

Banashankari

ಬನಶಂಕರಿ

Destination

48m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Swami Vivekananda Road to Banashankari with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Swami Vivekananda Road to Banashankari Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	Swami Vivekananda RoadOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Indiranagar	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Halasuru	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	Trinity	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	MG Road	Purple	12 min	₹20
6	Cubbon Park	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)Interchange	Purple & Green	24 min	₹40
10	Chickpete	Green	32 min	₹50
11	Krishna Rajendra Market	Green	35 min	₹50
12	National College	Green	38 min	₹60
13	Lalbagh Botanical Garden	Green	41 min	₹60
14	South End Circle	Green	44 min	₹60
15	Jayanagara	Green	47 min	₹60
16	Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road	Yellow & Green	50 min	₹60
17	BanashankariDestination	Green	53 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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Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road)

Medical•15 min walk

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Education•20 min walk

Fortis Hospital

Healthcare•25 min walk

Nisha's Swimming Academy

Sports•15 min walk

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Swami Vivekananda Road and Banashankari, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

ISKCON Temple Bangalore

Religious · near Indiranagar station

Ulsoor Lake

Park · near Halasuru station

National Gallery of Modern Art

Cultural · near Trinity station

MG Road

Shopping · near MG Road station

Cubbon Park

Tourist · near Cubbon Park station

Vidhana Soudha

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

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

Education · near Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) station

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Fare Information

₹70

Regular

₹126

Return

₹66

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

Traveling from Swami Vivekananda Road to Banashankari takes around 53 minutes covering 20.7 km. You'll start on the Purple Line from Swami Vivekananda Road, 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 ₹70 for a single trip, or ₹66 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.