Challaghatta Metro Station
ಚಲ್ಲಘಟ್ಟ
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About Challaghatta Station
Challaghatta is a standard Purple Line station after kengeri. Facilities include parking, feeder bus, ATM. Trains run from 05:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays, every 5 minutes at peak.
Station Type
Standard
Operating Status
Operational
First Train
05:00 AM (Weekdays)
Sundays: 05:00 AM
Last Train
11:00 PM
Peak Hour Frequency
Every 5 minutes
Off-Peak Hour Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Station Facilities
Car Parking
AvailableFeeder Bus Service
AvailableATM
AvailableTicket Counter
AvailableTicket Vending Machine
AvailableAccessibility
Yes, with elevatorsHistory
The Purple Line was the first metro line in Bangalore, with Reach 1 (Baiyappanahalli to MG Road) inaugurated on October 20, 2011. It connects east Bangalore to west Bangalore through the city center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Entry & Exit Gates
Challaghatta Main Gate
Challaghatta Secondary Gate
Platforms
Platform 1: Purple Line toward terminal
Platform 2: Purple Line toward previous station
Peak Hours
Morning Peak
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trains every 5 minutes minutes
Evening Peak
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Trains every 5 minutes minutes
Travel Tip
For a more comfortable journey, try to avoid traveling during peak hours if possible.
Nearby Attractions
No attractions found
There are no major attractions within 3 km of this station.
Travel Tips for Challaghatta
Last-mile options
BMTC feeder buses run from Challaghatta. Auto-rickshaws and cabs are also available at the exit.
Parking
Park-and-ride is available at Challaghatta. Weekday spots fill up fast, so aim to arrive before 9 AM.
Avoid the rush
Challaghatta gets busy between 08:00 AM-10:00 AM and 05:00 PM-08:00 PM. Travel mid-day for a quieter ride.
Save on fares
A Namma Metro smart card gets you about 15% off each trip. Top it up at the counter or TVM inside Challaghatta.