Namma Metro Route

Jayanagar MG Road

10 stops · 11.5 km · 30m · 1 interchange

Jayanagar to MG Road by Namma Metro

The metro journey from Jayanagar to MG Road runs on the Green Line and Purple Line, changing at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station. It covers 11.5 km and 10 stops, taking about 30m 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 Jayanagar on Platform 1, on the side signposted towards Madavara — 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

Green Line6 stops
JayanagarBoard
▶ Towards MadavaraPlatform 1
5 intermediate stops
  1. South End Circle
  2. Lalbagh
  3. National College
  4. Krishna Rajendra Market
  5. 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

10

Distance

11.5 km

Est. Time

30m

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

Service Hours — Green Line & Purple Line

First (Mon–Sat)

5:00 AM

First (Sunday)

7:00 AM

Last train

11:05 PM

Peak frequency

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 Jayanagar for security screening, which is mandatory at every Namma Metro entrance.

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JayanagarMG Road — Common Questions

How long does the metro take from Jayanagar to MG Road?

About 30m in normal running, covering 11.5 km and 10 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 Jayanagar to MG Road?

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 Jayanagar and MG Road?

Yes — this journey uses the Green Line and Purple Line, changing at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station. Stay on board until Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, 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 Jayanagar?

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 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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