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🚆 Namma Metro: MG Road to Silk Institute

The Purple Line of the Namma Metro connects MG Road to Silk Institute without any interchange. This direct route covers 23 km in approximately 45 minutes across 20 stations.

🛤️ Route Overview

This route on the Namma Metro runs along the Purple Line with no line changes required. Silk Institute station opened in 2021.

🗺️ Namma Metro Map, Route and Ticket Price Guide

Use this Namma Metro route map to plan the journey from MG Road to Silk Institute. It includes the interchange, station-by-station route, travel time, distance and Namma Metro ticket price in one place. If you are comparing a metro map, metro route map or metro fare before travelling, the route summary below provides the live journey data available for this corridor.

⏰ Operating Hours

🚇 First Train: 6:00 AM
🌙 Last Train: 11:00 PM
⏱️ Frequency: Every 5-15 minutes
⏳ Journey Time: ~45 minutes

💰 Fare Information

💵 Standard: INR 80
🎟️ Discounted: INR 76
💳 Smart Card: 10% off
* Discounts for seniors, students, etc.

🚉 Station-by-Station Guide

1

MG Road

Purple Line
→ Next: cubbon_park (4 min)
2

Cubbon Park

Purple Line
→ Next: dr_br_ambedkar_station_vidhana_soudha (1 min)
3

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha)

Purple Line
→ Next: sir_m_visveshwaraya_station_central_college (2 min)
4

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)

Purple Line
→ Next: nadaprabhu_kempegowda_station_majestic (2 min)
5

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station (Majestic)

Green Line
→ Next: chickpete (2 min)
6

Chickpete

Green Line
→ Next: krishna_rajendra_market (1 min)
7

Krishna Rajendra Market

Green Line
→ Next: national_college (2 min)
8

National College

Green Line
→ Next: lalbagh_botanical_garden (1 min)
9

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Green Line
→ Next: south_end_circle (1 min)
10

South End Circle

Green Line
→ Next: jayanagara (1 min)
11

Jayanagara

Green Line
→ Next: rashtreeya_vidyalaya_road (3 min)
12

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

Green Line
→ Next: banashankari (3 min)
13

Banashankari

Green Line
→ Next: jaya_prakash_nagara (1 min)
14

Jaya Prakash Nagara

Green Line
→ Next: yelachenahalli (2 min)
15

Yelachenahalli

Green Line
→ Next: konanakunte_cross (2 min)
16

Konanakunte Cross

Green Line
→ Next: doddakallasandra (2 min)
17

Doddakallasandra

Green Line
→ Next: vajarahalli (2 min)
18

Vajarahalli

Green Line
→ Next: thalaghattapura (0 min)
19

Thalaghattapura

Green Line
→ Next: silk_institute (4 min)
20

Silk Institute

Green Line
🏁 Terminal Station

📍 Detailed Journey Breakdown

1

MG Road → Cubbon Park

📏 Distance: 2.23 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min
2

Cubbon Park → Dr Br Ambedkar Station Vidhana Soudha

📏 Distance: 0.82 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
3

Dr. BR. Ambedkar Station (Vidhana Soudha) → Sir M Visveshwaraya Station Central College

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
4

Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) → Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station Majestic

📏 Distance: 1.21 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
5

Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station (Majestic) → Chickpete

📏 Distance: 1.01 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
6

Chickpete → Krishna Rajendra Market

📏 Distance: 0.82 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
7

Krishna Rajendra Market → National College

📏 Distance: 1.06 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
8

National College → Lalbagh Botanical Garden

📏 Distance: 0.70 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
9

Lalbagh Botanical Garden → South End Circle

📏 Distance: 0.97 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
10

South End Circle → Jayanagara

📏 Distance: 0.99 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
11

Jayanagara → Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road

📏 Distance: 1.66 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
12

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road → Banashankari

📏 Distance: 1.97 km
⏱️ Time: 3 min
13

Banashankari → Jaya Prakash Nagara

📏 Distance: 0.94 km
⏱️ Time: 1 min
14

Jaya Prakash Nagara → Yelachenahalli

📏 Distance: 1.28 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
15

Yelachenahalli → Konanakunte Cross

📏 Distance: 1.13 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
16

Konanakunte Cross → Doddakallasandra

📏 Distance: 1.18 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
17

Doddakallasandra → Vajarahalli

📏 Distance: 1.39 km
⏱️ Time: 2 min
18

Vajarahalli → Thalaghattapura

📏 Distance: 0.00 km
⏱️ Time: N/A min
19

Thalaghattapura → Silk Institute

📏 Distance: 2.20 km
⏱️ Time: 4 min

🏢 Station Facilities

🚉

Cubbon Park

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Chickpete

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Krishna Rajendra Market

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

National College

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

South End Circle

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Banashankari

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Yelachenahalli

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Konanakunte Cross

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Doddakallasandra

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets
🚉

Silk Institute

Available facilities:
Parking Toilets

💡 Travel Tips

  • Arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Check for any service advisories before traveling
  • Consider purchasing a smart card for faster boarding and discounts
  • During peak hours (8-10 AM and 5-7 PM), trains may be more crowded

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Route & Timing

Q: How many stops are there from MG Road to Silk Institute on the Namma Metro?
A: There are 20 stations on this route, covering 23 km. No line change is required — it is a direct journey.

Q: What is the first and last Namma Metro from MG Road?
A: The first metro from MG Road departs at 6:00 AM and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Timings may vary — check the official metro app.

Q: How long does it take from MG Road to Silk Institute by Namma Metro?
A: The journey takes approximately 45 minutes under normal conditions, covering 23 km across 20 stations.

Fare & Tickets

Q: What is the Namma Metro fare from MG Road to Silk Institute?
A: The standard token fare is INR 80. With a smart card, you pay INR 76 (10% discount applied automatically).

Q: Is there a discount on Namma Metro tickets?
A: Yes. Smart card holders get a flat 10% discount on all fares. The fare from MG Road to Silk Institute drops from INR 80 to INR 76.

Station Facilities

Q: What facilities are available at MG Road metro station?
A: MG Road has standard metro facilities including ticketing counters and waiting areas.

Q: What facilities are available at Silk Institute metro station?
A: Silk Institute offers: Parking, Toilets. It has been operational since 2021.

🏁 Conclusion

The Namma Metro route from MG Road to Silk Institute is a 23 km, 45-minute journey with no line change. At INR 80 (or INR 76 with smart card), it is one of the most affordable and reliable ways to travel across Bengaluru.

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