How long does it take from Vijayanagara to MG Road?

The metro ride takes about 24 minutes with no line changes. During peak hours you may wait 2-3 minutes for a train, so plan for around 29 minutes end-to-end.

What is the ticket price for this route?

A single journey costs ₹40. A smart card saves about 5% per trip (₹38). A return ticket is ₹72.

Do I need to change trains on this route?

No. This is a direct route on the Purple Line. Board at Vijayanagara and stay on until MG Road.

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.

Vijayanagara to MG Road Metro Route

About Vijayanagara to MG Road Metro Route

Time

24 min

Distance

10.8 km

Fare

₹40

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Purple Line Platform 2 Towards MG Road

Vijayanagara

ವಿಜಯನಗರ

Starting point

Start

Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)

ಶ್ರೀ ಬಾಲಗಂಗಾಧರನಾಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಹೊಸಹಳ್ಳಿ)

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)

ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್)

12m

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ

15m

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

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

18m

21m

24m

Trip ends

Stop-by-stop table

Every stop from Vijayanagara to MG Road with the line served, cumulative travel time and fare from the origin.

Stops on the Vijayanagara to MG Road Namma Metro route — line, cumulative time (min) and fare from origin (INR).
#	Stop	Line	Cumulative min	Fare from origin
1	VijayanagaraOrigin	Purple	0 min	₹0
2	Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)	Purple	3 min	₹10
3	Magadi Road	Purple	6 min	₹10
4	City Railway Station	Purple	9 min	₹20
5	Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic)	Purple & Green	12 min	₹20
6	Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)	Purple	15 min	₹30
7	Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)	Purple	18 min	₹30
8	Cubbon Park	Purple	21 min	₹40
9	MG RoadDestination	Purple	24 min	₹40

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

Places to Explore

Places You'll Pass Through

Between Vijayanagara and MG Road, you'll pass by these places at intermediate stations:

Forum Mall

Shopping · near Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli) station

Garuda Mall

Shopping · near Magadi Road station

Bangalore Palace

Tourist · near Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) station

Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium

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

Vidhana Soudha

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

Cubbon Park

Tourist · near Cubbon Park station

Fare Information

₹40

Regular

₹72

Return

₹38

Smart Card

₹250

Trip Pass

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About This Route

The journey from Vijayanagara to MG Road is a direct 24-minute ride on the Purple Line, covering 10.8 km with 9 stops. No line changes needed — just board at Vijayanagara and get off at MG Road.

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 ₹40 for a single trip, or ₹38 with a smart card. First train departs at 5 AM and last train around 11 PM.