City Railway Station Metro Station
ನಗರ ರೈಲು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ
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About City Railway Station Station
City Railway Station is a standard Purple Line station between nadaprabhu-kempegowda-station-majestic and magadi-road. Facilities include parking.
Station Type
Standard
Operating Status
Operational
First Train
Check Bangalore Metro website for timings
Last Train
Check Bangalore Metro website for timings
Station Facilities
Car Parking
AvailableFeeder Bus Service
Not AvailableATM
Not 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
City Railway Station Main Gate
City Railway Station Secondary Gate
Platforms
Platform 1: Purple Line toward next station
Platform 2: Purple Line toward previous station
Peak Hours
Morning Peak
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Trains every 4-8 minutes
Evening Peak
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Trains every 4-8 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 City Railway Station
Last-mile options
Auto-rickshaws and cabs are available outside City Railway Station. Book an auto via the Namma Yatri or Uber app for a fixed fare.
Parking
Park-and-ride is available at City Railway Station. Weekday spots fill up fast, so aim to arrive before 9 AM.
Avoid the rush
City Railway Station 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 City Railway Station.