Namma Metro Route

Benniganahalli Chickpete

11 stops · 12.6 km · 33m · 1 interchange

Benniganahalli to Chickpete by Namma Metro

The metro journey from Benniganahalli to Chickpete runs on the Purple Line and Green Line, changing at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station. It covers 12.6 km and 11 stops, taking about 33m end to end — roughly 23 km/h once station stops are counted. A token costs 50, or about ₹45–₹47.50 with a Namma Metro smart card.

Board at Benniganahalli on Platform 2, on the side signposted towards Challaghatta — that is the direction of travel, not your destination. Change at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station; the interchange is inside the paid area, so one ticket covers the whole trip. First train is around 5:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM on Sundays, with the last around 11:05 PM.

Estimated Fare — BMRCL Tariff

Token

50

Single-use ticket

5–10% OFF

Namma Card

45–₹47.50

Smart card · depends on time of day

How to Travel

Purple Line10 stops
BenniganahalliBoard
▶ Towards ChallaghattaPlatform 2
9 intermediate stops
  1. Baiyyappanahalli
  2. Swami Vivekananda Road
  3. Indiranagar
  4. Halasuru
  5. Trinity
  6. MG Road
  7. Cubbon Park
  8. Dr. BR Ambedkar Station
  9. Sir M Visvesvaraya Station
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationInterchange →

Change train here — follow signs for the next platform

Green Line1 stop
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationBoard
▶ Towards Silk InstitutePlatform 2
ChickpeteAlight

Journey Summary

Total Stops

11

Distance

12.6 km

Est. Time

33m

Fares are per BMRCL tariff. Journey time includes 5 min interchange wait. Children below 3 ft height travel free.

Service Hours — Purple Line & Green Line

First (Mon–Sat)

5:00 AM

First (Sunday)

7:00 AM

Last train

11:05 PM

Peak frequency

3–5 min / 4–6 min

This journey uses more than one line, so the usable window is set by whichever line starts latest and finishes earliest — shown above. Allow a few extra minutes at Benniganahalli for security screening, which is mandatory at every Namma Metro entrance.

BenniganahalliChickpete — Common Questions

How long does the metro take from Benniganahalli to Chickpete?

About 33m in normal running, covering 12.6 km and 11 stops — an average of roughly 23 km/h including station dwell time, and this figure already allows 5 minutes to change lines at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station.

What is the metro fare from Benniganahalli to Chickpete?

A single-journey token costs ₹50 at the current BMRCL tariff. Paying with a Namma Metro smart card brings it down to about ₹45–₹47.50, since the card discount is 10% off-peak and 5% during weekday peak hours. Children under 3 ft travel free.

Do I need to change trains between Benniganahalli and Chickpete?

Yes — this journey uses the Purple Line and Green Line, changing at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station. Stay on board until Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, then follow the platform signs for the Green Line. Interchanges are within paid areas, so you do not need to buy a second ticket.

What time is the first and last metro from Benniganahalli?

On this route the first train is around 5:00 AM Monday to Saturday and 7:00 AM on Sunday, with the last train at about 11:05 PM. Trains run every 3–5 min / 4–6 min in peak hours. Times are BMRCL scheduled service — allow a few minutes for security screening at the entrance.

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