Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) Metro Station
ಸರ್ ಎಂ. ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಯ್ಯ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ
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About Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) Station
Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) is a standard Purple Line station between dr-br-ambedkar-station-vidhana-soudha and nadaprabhu-kempegowda-station-majestic. Facilities include parking. Nearby places include Cubbon Park (2.7 km), Lalbagh Botanical Garden (2.7 km), MG Road (2.7 km).
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
Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) Main Gate
Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) 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
Travel Tips for Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College)
Last-mile options
Auto-rickshaws and cabs are available outside Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College). Book an auto via the Namma Yatri or Uber app for a fixed fare.
Parking
Park-and-ride is available at Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College). Weekday spots fill up fast, so aim to arrive before 9 AM.
Avoid the rush
Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) 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 Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College).
Nearby places
Cubbon Park is just 2.7 km from the station exit. Lalbagh Botanical Garden is also within reach at 2.7 km.