Namma Metro Route

Dr. BR Ambedkar Station Kuvempu Road

5 stops · 5.8 km · 18m · 1 interchange

Dr. BR Ambedkar Station to Kuvempu Road by Namma Metro

The metro journey from Dr. BR Ambedkar Station to Kuvempu Road runs on the Purple Line and Green Line, changing at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station. It covers 5.8 km and 5 stops, taking about 18m end to end — roughly 19 km/h once station stops are counted. A token costs 30, or about ₹27–₹28.50 with a Namma Metro smart card.

Board at Dr. BR Ambedkar Station 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

30

Single-use ticket

5–10% OFF

Namma Card

27–₹28.50

Smart card · depends on time of day

How to Travel

Purple Line2 stops
Dr. BR Ambedkar StationBoard
▶ Towards ChallaghattaPlatform 2
1 intermediate stop
  1. Sir M Visvesvaraya Station
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationInterchange →

Change train here — follow signs for the next platform

Green Line3 stops
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationBoard
▶ Towards MadavaraPlatform 1
2 intermediate stops
  1. Mantri Square Sampige Road
  2. Srirampura
Kuvempu RoadAlight

Journey Summary

Total Stops

5

Distance

5.8 km

Est. Time

18m

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 Dr. BR Ambedkar Station for security screening, which is mandatory at every Namma Metro entrance.

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Dr. BR Ambedkar StationKuvempu Road — Common Questions

How long does the metro take from Dr. BR Ambedkar Station to Kuvempu Road?

About 18m in normal running, covering 5.8 km and 5 stops — an average of roughly 19 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 Dr. BR Ambedkar Station to Kuvempu Road?

A single-journey token costs ₹30 at the current BMRCL tariff. Paying with a Namma Metro smart card brings it down to about ₹27–₹28.50, 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 Dr. BR Ambedkar Station and Kuvempu Road?

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 Dr. BR Ambedkar Station?

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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