MG Road Metro Station
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About MG Road Station
MG Road is a standard Purple Line station between trinity and cubbon-park. Facilities include parking, feeder bus, ATM. Nearby places include Cubbon Park (1.4 km), Lalbagh Botanical Garden (1.4 km), MG Road (1.4 km). Trains run from 05:15 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays, every 5 minutes at peak.
Station Type
Standard
Operating Status
Operational
First Train
05:15 AM (Weekdays)
Sundays: 05:15 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. This station was part of the original Reach 1 that opened in 2011, marking the beginning of Bangalore's metro system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Entry & Exit Gates
MG Road Main Gate
MG Road 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 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
Travel Tips for MG Road
Last-mile options
BMTC feeder buses run from MG Road. Auto-rickshaws and cabs are also available at the exit.
Parking
Park-and-ride is available at MG Road. Weekday spots fill up fast, so aim to arrive before 9 AM.
Avoid the rush
MG Road 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 MG Road.
Nearby places
Cubbon Park is just 1.4 km from the station exit. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is also within reach at 1.4 km.