Namma Metro Route

Central Silk Board MG Road

15 stops · 17.3 km · 48m · 2 interchange

Central Silk Board to MG Road by Namma Metro

The metro journey from Central Silk Board to MG Road runs on the Yellow Line, Green Line and Purple Line, changing at Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station. It covers 17.3 km and 15 stops, taking about 48m end to end — roughly 22 km/h once station stops are counted. A token costs 60, or about ₹54–₹57 with a Namma Metro smart card.

Board at Central Silk Board on Platform 1, on the side signposted towards Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road — that is the direction of travel, not your destination. Change at Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station; the interchange is inside the paid area, so one ticket covers the whole trip. First train is around 6:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM on Sundays, with the last around 11:05 PM.

Estimated Fare — BMRCL Tariff

Token

60

Single-use ticket

5–10% OFF

Namma Card

54–₹57

Smart card · depends on time of day

How to Travel

Yellow Line4 stops
Central Silk BoardBoard
▶ Towards Rashtreeya Vidyalaya RoadPlatform 1
3 intermediate stops
  1. BTM Layout
  2. Jayadeva Hospital
  3. Ragigudda
Rashtreeya Vidyalaya RoadInterchange →

Change train here — follow signs for the next platform

Green Line7 stops
Rashtreeya Vidyalaya RoadBoard
▶ Towards MadavaraPlatform 1
6 intermediate stops
  1. Jayanagar
  2. South End Circle
  3. Lalbagh
  4. National College
  5. Krishna Rajendra Market
  6. Chickpete
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationInterchange →

Change train here — follow signs for the next platform

Purple Line4 stops
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationBoard
▶ Towards Whitefield (Kadugodi)Platform 1
3 intermediate stops
  1. Sir M Visvesvaraya Station
  2. Dr. BR Ambedkar Station
  3. Cubbon Park
MG RoadAlight

Journey Summary

Total Stops

15

Distance

17.3 km

Est. Time

48m

Fares are per BMRCL tariff. Journey time includes 10 min interchange wait. Children below 3 ft height travel free.

Service Hours — Yellow Line & Green Line & Purple Line

First (Mon–Sat)

6:00 AM

First (Sunday)

7:00 AM

Last train

11:05 PM

Peak frequency

5–8 min / 4–6 min / 3–5 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 Central Silk Board for security screening, which is mandatory at every Namma Metro entrance.

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Central Silk BoardMG Road — Common Questions

How long does the metro take from Central Silk Board to MG Road?

About 48m in normal running, covering 17.3 km and 15 stops — an average of roughly 22 km/h including station dwell time, and this figure already allows 10 minutes to change lines at Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station.

What is the metro fare from Central Silk Board to MG Road?

A single-journey token costs ₹60 at the current BMRCL tariff. Paying with a Namma Metro smart card brings it down to about ₹54–₹57, 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 Central Silk Board and MG Road?

Yes — this journey uses the Yellow Line, Green Line and Purple Line, changing at Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station. Stay on board until Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road, then follow the platform signs for the Purple 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 Central Silk Board?

On this route the first train is around 6:00 AM Monday to Saturday and 7:00 AM on Sunday, with the last train at about 11:05 PM. Trains run every 5–8 min / 4–6 min / 3–5 min in peak hours. Times are BMRCL scheduled service — allow a few minutes for security screening at the entrance.

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