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MG Road to Silk Institute metro

Travelling from MG Road to Silk Institute on Namma Metro takes 19 stops and about 53 minutes with a change at Majestic. Board at platform 2, train towards Challaghatta. Token fare ₹80, smart card about ₹72.

Travel time
53 min
20.1 km
Stops
19
1 interchange
Token fare
₹80
₹72 smart card
Board at
P2
towards Challaghatta
  1. Purple Line4 stops · ~10 min

    Board at MG Road on platform 2, train towards Challaghatta.

    Stations on this leg
    1. MG Road›
    2. Cubbon Park›
    3. Vidhana Soudha›
    4. Central College›
    5. Majestic

    Get off at Majestic to change lines.

  2. ChangeAlight at Majestic and walk to platform 4 for the Green Line (about 5 min).
    Green Line15 stops · ~36 min

    Board at Majestic on platform 4, train towards Silk Institute.

    Stations on this leg
    1. Majestic›
    2. Chickpete›
    3. KR Market›
    4. National College›
    5. Lalbagh›
    6. South End Circle›
    7. Jayanagara›
    8. RV Road›
    9. Banashankari›
    10. JP Nagar›
    11. Yelachenahalli›
    12. Konanakunte Cross›
    13. Doddakallasandra›
    14. Vajarahalli›
    15. Thalaghattapura›
    16. Silk Institute

    Get off at Silk Institute.

Timings on this route

  • Purple Line
    First
    05:00
    Last
    23:05
    Peak
    8 min
  • Green Line
    First
    05:00
    Last
    23:05
    Peak
    8 min

First/last times are terminal departures (Tue–Sat). Mondays start earlier, Sundays at 07:00.

Travel time assumes about 2.4 minutes per stop plus interchange walking time; fares follow BMRCL distance slabs and may differ by one slab on a few pairs. Verify in the Namma Metro app before travel.
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Frequently asked questions

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

About 53 minutes for 19 stops, including 5 minutes to change at Majestic. Allow extra time for peak-hour crowding.

What is the metro fare from MG Road to Silk Institute?

₹80 by token or QR ticket and about ₹72 with a Namma Metro smart card (10% discount; a little more off-peak and on Sundays). The journey is roughly 20.1 km.

Which platform at MG Road for Silk Institute?

Board at platform 2 on the Purple Line, train towards Challaghatta. At Majestic change to platform 4 for the Green Line towards Silk Institute.

Do I need to change trains between MG Road and Silk Institute?

Yes, once: at Majestic from the Purple Line to the Green Line.

What is the first and last metro from MG Road?

Purple Line trains start from the terminals at 05:00 Tuesday–Saturday (04:15 Monday, 07:00 Sunday) and the last terminal departure is 23:05. The connecting Green Line runs until 23:05. Add the travel time from the terminal to MG Road.