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Bangalore Metro Purple Line Overview
The Purple Line is a metro line of the Bangalore Metro, a rapid transit system in Bangalore, India. It consists of 37 active stations of all Bangalore Metro network. Explore Purple Line metro route details, also stations list, route map, interchange, fares, time and distance between source and destination, and top attractions nearby etc. YoMetro helps you with information about the Bangalore Metro route, first/last train timings, metro route map, fare chart, interchange, top tourist attractions near a metro station, metro news and more.
Purple Line Station List 2026 (37 Active)
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Whitefield (Kadugodi)
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Hopefarm Channasandra
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Kadugodi Tree Park
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Pattanduru Agrahara
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Sri Sathya Sai Hospital
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Nallurhalli
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Kundalahalli
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Seetharamapalya
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Hoodi
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Garudacharpalya
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Singayyanapalya
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Krishnarajapura (K.R.Pura)
Interchange
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Benniganahalli
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Baiyappanahalli
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Swami Vivekananda Road
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Indiranagar
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Halasuru
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Trinity
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MG Road
Interchange
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Cubbon Park
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Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)
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Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)
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Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station (Majestic)
Interchange
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City Railway station
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Magadi Road
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Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Station (Hosahalli)
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Vijayanagara
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Attiguppe
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Deepanjali Nagar
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Mysuru Road
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Pantharapalya (Nayandahalli)
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Rajarajeshwari Nagar
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Jnanabharathi
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Pattanagere
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Kengeri Bus Terminal
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Kengeri
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Challaghatta
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Purple Line History, Facts & Expansion
- India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, inaugurated the Bangalore metro Purple Line from Krishnarajapuram to Whitefield (Kadugodi) on March 25.
- This was the first and inaugural section of Namma Metro.
- The Purple Line is mostly elevated, with 29 elevated stations, 5 underground stations, and 1 at-grade station.
- Bangalore Metro Phase I of the Purple Line was the first underground metro section in South India.
- Under the 2032 trillion dollar economy plan of the Karnataka government, the purple line is planned to expand eastward up to Hoskote town.
- The interchange station at Majestic is much larger as compared to Bangalore metro's other stations.
- All stations on the line have 4 emergency exits, and the Majestic station has 18 emergency exits.
- Initially, there were no toilets at Namma Metro stations. BMRCL finally heeded the public demands for toilets and the first toilets of the metro were opened on 21 June 2013 at Baiyyappanahalli and Indiranagar stations.
Bangalore Metro Purple Line Extension in Phase III
The Karnataka government plans to extend the Purple Line eastward to Hosakote in Bengaluru Rural district and westward to Bidadi in Ramanagara district in the future. These extensions are part of the Namma Metro Phase III expansion, which is expected to be completed by 2030.
Purple Line FAQs
The Bangalore Metro Purple Line has a total of 37 stations. It extends from Challaghatta to Whitefield (Kadugodi), covering a distance of approximately 43.49 km. The Purple Line connects major areas like MG Road, Majestic, Indiranagar and ITPL.
The Bangalore Metro Purple Line has ek major interchange station, from where passengers can transfer to other metro lines. These interchange stations are as follows:
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) - Interchange with Green Line
Yes, the Bangalore Purple Line Metro is operational today. It runs as per its scheduled time. However, for any updates regarding delays or maintenance work, it is advisable to check the official website or app of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
Bangalore Purple Line Metro Timings
Bangalore Purple Line Metro runs on regular schedule throughout the week between Whitefield (Kadugodi) and Challaghatta.
Bangalore Purple Line Metro Timings from Monday to Saturday:
- First train: 05:00:00 AM (Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta) | 05:00:00 AM (Challaghatta to Whitefield (Kadugodi))
- Last train: 11:00:00 PM
Bangalore Purple Line Metro Timings on Sunday:
- First train: 7:00:00 AM (Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta) | 7:00:00 (Challaghatta to Whitefield (Kadugodi))
- Last train: 11:00:00 PM
There are three metro stations on the Purple Line of Bangalore Metro that are connected to Indian Railways:-
- Kempegowda Majestic- Near KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station
- Baiyappanahalli- Near Baiyappanahalli Railway Station
- Whitefield (Kadugodi)- Near Whitefield Railway Station
No, you cannot go directly to Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) by taking the Purple Line of Namma Metro. However, you can take the Purple Line to Krishnarajapuram (KR Puram) metro station and then board the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) Airport Shuttle Bus (KIA series) to reach the airport.
In the future, the Purple Metro will be extended eastwards to Hosakote in Bengaluru Rural district and westwards to Bidadi in Ramanagara district.
To change from Purple Line to Green Line in Bangalore, go to Majestic (Nadaprabhu Kempegowda) Metro Station, which is the only interchange between the two lines.
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