Namma Metro Route
13 stops · 14.9 km · 33m
The metro journey from Challaghatta to KSR Railway Station runs on the Purple Line. It covers 14.9 km and 13 stops, taking about 33m end to end — roughly 27 km/h once station stops are counted. A token costs ₹60, or about ₹54–₹57 with a Namma Metro smart card.
Board at Challaghatta on Platform 1, on the side signposted towards Whitefield (Kadugodi) — that is the direction of travel, not your destination. There is no change of train on this route. 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
₹60
Single-use ticket
Namma Card
₹54–₹57
Smart card · depends on time of day
How to Travel
Journey Summary
Total Stops
13
Distance
14.9 km
Est. Time
33m
Fares are per BMRCL tariff. Journey time includes 0 min interchange wait. Children below 3 ft height travel free.
First (Mon–Sat)
5:00 AM
First (Sunday)
7:00 AM
Last train
11:05 PM
Peak frequency
3–5 min
Monday mornings the Purple Line starts earlier than the rest of the week to clear the backlog from Sunday night track maintenance. Allow a few extra minutes at Challaghatta for security screening, which is mandatory at every Namma Metro entrance.
About 33m in normal running, covering 14.9 km and 13 stops — an average of roughly 27 km/h including station dwell time.
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.
Yes. Challaghatta and KSR Railway Station are both on the Purple Line, so it is a direct ride with no change of train. Board on Platform 1 towards Whitefield (Kadugodi).
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 in peak hours. Times are BMRCL scheduled service — allow a few minutes for security screening at the entrance.
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