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Bangalore Metro Route

The Bangalore Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bangalore in India. Currently Bangalore Metro network has 68 active stations. Find important and useful information like Bangalore Metro route, metro lines, service operation timings, first train, last train, route map, fare chart, top attractions near metro station, metro station nearby, news and more.

OperatorNamma Metro Bangalore
Operation Start20 October 2011
Number of Lines2 Active Lines
3 Inactive Lines
Train Length6 Coaches
No. of Stations68 Active Stations
61 Inactive Stations
Metro Timings⏱ Starting | Ending
05:30 AM | 11:00 PM

Bangalore Metro Lines & Terminal Stations 2024

Status: AC = Active, UC = Under Construction, AP = Approved for Construction, PL = In Plan

Metro LinesStatusTerminal Stations
◙ Purple Line✓ ACWhitefield (Kadugodi) ⇄ Challaghatta
◙ Green Line✓ ACMadavara (BIEC) ⇄ Silk Institute
◙ Yellow Line✕ UCRashtreeya Vidyalaya Road ⇄ Bommasandra
◙ Pink Line✕ UCKalena Agrahara ⇄ Nagawara
◙ Blue Line✕ UCCentral Silk Board ⇄ KIAL Terminals

Bangalore Metro Route Map 2024

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Bangalore Metro Fare Chart 2024

No. of StationsMetro Ticket FareBMRC Smart Card Fare
0 to 1 StationRs. 10Rs. 9.5
0 to 2,3 StationsRs. 15Rs. 14.25
0 to 4 StationsRs. 18Rs. 17.1
0 to 5 StationsRs. 20Rs. 19
0 to 6 StationsRs. 22Rs. 20.9
0 to 7 StationsRs. 25Rs. 23.75
0 to 8 StationsRs. 28Rs. 26.6
0 to 9,10 StationsRs. 30Rs. 28.5
0 to 11, 12 StationsRs. 35Rs. 33.25
0 to 13 StationsRs. 38Rs. 36.1
0 to 14 StationsRs. 40Rs. 38
0 to 15 StationsRs. 42Rs. 39.9
0 to 16, 17 StationsRs. 45Rs. 42.75
0 to 18, 19 StationsRs. 50Rs. 47.5
0 to 20 StationsRs. 52Rs. 49.4
0 to 21 StationsRs. 55Rs. 52.25
0 to 22 StationsRs. 58Rs. 55.1
23 Stations or moreRs. 60Rs. 55.1

General Information:

The Ticket media used in Namma Metro is primarily contactless technology. These are:

  • Tokens (for single journey)
  • Contactless Smart Cards (for multiple journeys)
  • QR code based Ticket

The electronic chip residing inside the Token or Smart Card contains information of a ticket.

Standard Tickets which can be loaded on Smart Cards: Stored Value Ticket (Varshik)

  • Smart cards will be used to carry multiple trips
  • The User can load an amount in multiples of Rs.50/- upto a maximum of Rs 3000/- into the Smart Card
  • The stored value in the ticket will be reduced to the range of managed trips.
  • Get 5% discount for smart cards, over token fare.

QR code based Ticket:

  • Login using your valid credentials
  • Proceed to Book Tickets (QR ticket)
  • Select Source and Destination
  • Select number of passengers
  • Proceed for payment
  • Get the QR-code/ticket
  • Present the same QR code on the gate scanner to make entry & exit
  • Validity of QR based ticket: One QR Ticket may be brought at a time, and it is valid for one day. The passenger may enter anytime during the day after purchasing a QR ticket.

Interesting Facts about Bangalore Metro

  • Bangalore Metro or Bengaluru Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bangalore, India.
  • Bangalore Metro als known as "Namma Metro" ("Our Metro" in Kannada). This is the First Metro rail project in India commissioned with 750V DC Third Rail on Standard Guage.
  • It is the first metro rail service started in Southern India, and also it also contains the first underground metro line in Southern India.
  • Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Karnataka is a Special Purpose Vehicle entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.
  • Civil construction on the first section, the stretch of the Purple Line between Baiyyappanahalli and Mahatma Gandhi Road, commenced on 15 April 2007. The section opened to the public on 20 October 2011 by Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath.
  • The eastwest corridor is named Purple Line (Purple Line) And the northernmost corridor is named Green Line (Green Line).
  • Namma metro runs on speed of Max 80 Kmph and Average 34Kmph.
  • On Purple line first train starts at 05:00 AM and last train 23:35 PM towards MYSORE ROAD. And Towards BAIYAPPANAHALLI first train at 05:00 AM and last train at 23:40 PM.
  • NAGASANDRA To YELECHENAHALLI First train at 05:00 AM and Last train at 23:25 PM.
  • The Ticket media used in Namma Metro is primarily contactless technology. These are: Tokens (for single journey) and Contactless Smart Cards (for multiple journeys).
  • Tickets are not required for children below 3 feet. No age criteria is considered.
  • Penalty for ticketless travel or lost ticket is Rs.200/- apart from maximum token fare.
  • Add-value in the Smart Card shall be valid for one year from the date of last add-value. The validity extension can be done by paying administrative charges of Rs. 20/- at Customer Care Center of any station.

About Bangalore Metro

  • Namma Metro also known as Bengaluru Metro, is a rapid transit system serving the city of Bengaluru, India.
  • First time State Town Planning Department had recommended looking into a mass rapid transit project, i.e. a metro for Bangalore city way back in 1977.
  • As per suggestions Southern Railway (SR) is appointed on study on metro in 1981, team recommended a 2-corridor metro, 80 km (50 mi) in length.
  • In 1993, the State of Karnataka established another committee to look into mass rapid transit but the same suggestions were recommended by this team.
  • After that the state created Bangalore Mass Rapid Transit Ltd (BMRTL) in 1994 for 300 km (190 mi) long metro network on 6 routes.
  • In 2003, the Government of Karnataka commissioned the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
  • Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) prepared and submitted the detailed project for the first phase of Namma Metro in May 2003.
  • The project was approved by the Union Cabinet on 25 April 2006.
  • The foundation stone for construction of Phase 1 was laid by then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on 24 June 2006.
  • Navayuga Engineering Company Limited was awarded the first contract to construct Reach 1 of the east–west corridor in 2006.
  • Civil construction on the first section (Reach-1) of the Purple Line between Baiyappanahalli and Mahatma Gandhi Road, commenced on 15 April 2007.
  • In October 2008, the Government of Karnataka approved Namma Metro extension, which would cost an additional ₹1,763 crore (US$250 million).
  • Namma Metro's first section (Reach-1) had finally opened to the public on 20 October 2011.
  • The first underground section (on the Purple line) commenced operations on 30 April 2016.
  • The second underground section, along with southern reaches (viz. Reach 4,4A) was opened on 18 June 2017.
  • On 7 March 2020 it was announced that two corridors totaling 44.65 km would be built as fully elevated lines.
  • On 10 March 2023, Government of Karnataka announced further extensions and routes. The new corridors costing ₹27,000 crores would add 59 kms of length to the system.

Bangalore Metro News & Updates:

◷ 2024-11-11
☍ Bhaskar
There will be parking at 16 stations of Noida Greno Metro line. Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) has issued tender for this. Agencies can apply till 25th November. There are 21 metro stations on this line. NMRC officials said that out of 21 stations, only three-four stations have parking facility, whereas out of 21 metro stations, 16 stations have sufficient space for parking.
◷ 2024-11-11
☍ The Hindu
Chennai Metro Rail Limited temporarily suspends tunnelling near Kutchery Road due to gas leak. Officials say gas detectors detected small amounts of methane and carbon monoxide in the tunnel. They are pumping fresh air into the tunnel and are looking for the source of the leak in order to plug it.
◷ 2024-11-11
☍ Financial Express
Services on Howrah Maidan-Esplanade stretch to be rescheduled from Monday. From the 11 November metro services in the west-bound tunnel will operate between Howrah Maidan and Mahakaran stations. This change will apply during working hours on weekdays, from 6:55 am to 10 pm On Sundays, metro services in the east-bound tunnel will run from 2:15 pm to 9:50 pm, as per the revised schedule.
◷ 2024-11-11
☍ Asian News
Bengaluru: BMRCL unveils plans for new double-decker metro flyover in phase 3 expansion. BMRCL plans a new double-decker metro line for Bengaluru’s Phase 3 expansion, covering multiple routes like JP Nagar to Kempapura. The project includes three double-decker flyovers, advisory facilities, and central-state funding, with 44.65 km of land acquisition in progress across identified properties.
◷ 2024-11-10
☍ Times of India
Kanpur Metro: Trial run from Moti Jheel to Kanpur Central to commence soon. Kanpur Metro's preparations for the commercial operation from IIT to Kanpur Central station are now in the final stage. This month, a test run will be conducted up to Kanpur Central, paving the way for the launch of commercial operations in this section.
Read more Bangalore Metro news and updates

Top Attractions of Bangalore & Nearest Metro Station

AttractionNearest Metro (Distance)
Lal Bagh Botanical GardenNational College Metro Station (1.2 KM)
Brigade RoadMG Road Metro Station (0.5 KM)
Bangalore PalaceDr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Metro Station (2.2 KM)
Bannerghatta National ParkVajarahalli Metro Station (9.3 KM)
Wonderla
Vidhana SoudhaDr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Metro Station (0.1 KM)
Nandi Hills
Innovative Film CityChallaghatta Metro Station (6.5 KM)
Tipu Sultan's Summer PalaceKrishna Rajendra Market Metro Station (0.1 KM)
Kunti Betta
Savandurga
Male Mahadeshwara Hills
ISKCON TempleKengeri Metro Station (2.3 KM)
SkandagiriKengeri Metro Station (2.4 KM)
Snow CityDr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Metro Station (3.0 KM)
Ramanagara
Kanakapura
JakkurYeshwanthpur Metro Station (8.6 KM)
BheemashwariBaiyappanahalli Metro Station (0.9 KM)
Halasuru Someshwara TempleHalasuru Metro Station (0.3 KM)
Gavi Gangadhareshwara TempleNational College Metro Station (1.2 KM)
Bangalore FortKrishna Rajendra Market Metro Station (0.4 KM)
St. Mary's BasilicaMG Road Metro Station (1.0 KM)
Jawaharlal Nehru PlanetariumDr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Metro Station (0.7 KM)
Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological MuseumCubbon Park Metro Station (0.4 KM)
VV Puram Food StreetNational College Metro Station (0.5 KM)
Ramanagara Wine YardNational College Metro Station (1.3 KM)
Cubbon ParkDr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Metro Station (0.3 KM)
Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain ParkDr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) Metro Station (0.7 KM)
UB City MallCubbon Park Metro Station (0.6 KM)
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