Purple Line

MG Road Metro Station

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Standard Station
Operational
First Train: 05:15 AM

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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

Available

Feeder Bus Service

Available

ATM

Available

Ticket Counter

Available

Ticket Vending Machine

Available

Accessibility

Yes, with elevators

History

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

1

MG Road Main Gate

2

MG Road Secondary Gate

Platforms

1

Platform 1: Purple Line toward next station

2

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.

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.