Purple Line of Bangalore Metro: Route, Map Stations, and Timings 2025

The Purple Line of Metro Bangalore is one of the major metro stations that runs from Whitefield in the east to Challaghatta in the west. The Purple Line Metro path covers 43.5 km. It has 37 stations and it connects main stations like MG Road, Majestic, and KR Puram.

Bangalore Purple Line Metro Guide 2025

Purple Line metro fare

The metro purple line in Bangalore fare is fixed, and it is based on the distance travelled.

• The minimum fare is Rs 10 and the maximum fare is Rs 50 for one way journeys.
• Smart cards are rechargeable contactless cards that are available for Rs 50. A discount of 5% on the token fares is also there. Users can charge these cards for Rs 3000. It must be in multiples of Rs 50. People can recharge the smart card on the Namma Metro app or at the customer care counters.
• If people choose smart cards, a 10% discount is added. Extra discounts are given for senior citizens, differently abled passengers, and students.

The metro fare is as follows,

If you plan to use the metro often, you have the option to buy a Smart Card from an authorised outlet. To get this smart card, a security deposit is needed. Then, the card remains valid for 30 days or till the pre-loaded cash is over.

How to Buy Metro Tickets in Bangalore on WhatsApp:

The step by step procedure to buy QR tickets using WhatsApp is:

Step 1: Open WhatsApp and send any message to +91 81055 56677.

Step 2: Click on the QR Tickets option.

Step 3: Choose to buy a ticket

Step 4: Enter your starting station by sharing your location or typing the station name.

Step 5: Select Green Line or Purple Line.

Step 6: Choose your reaching station.

Step 7: Click to proceed.

Step 8: Make the payment through any online payment method.

Once the payment is correct, your QR ticket will appear on the screen. It can be scanned at any metro station's entry and exit gates.

Metro timings

Metro Timings on Purple Line start from 5:00 AM in the morning and end at 11:00 PM at night. It will run at a frequency of 5 to 7 minutes.

Purple line route details

The purple line connects the east and west parts of the city, and it has 37 stations. It will take 80 minutes to cover the full distance. The purple metro line starts from Challaghatta in the west and ends at Whitefield in the east. There are 3 interchange stations – Kempegowda, MG Road, and Mysore Road.

Project construction details

The construction work began in April 2007 on the 42.30 km line under Phase 1. In 2011, the became operational. The final section opened on 17th June 2017. On 30th August 2021, the metro extension in the southwest was opened from Mysore Road to Kengeri.

Purple Line Metro Stations List:

Below is the complete Purple Line Metro Stations List:

Terminal stations

Bangalore metro purple line map shows the list of all stations as follows,

• Whitefield: This is the west terminus of the Metro Purple line, located near Whitefield.
• Challaghatta: This is the eastern terminus of the Purple Line, which is on the outskirts of Bangalore.

Intersections stations

• Byappanahalli: This is an interchange station that connects the Purple Line with the Yellow Line and the Green Line.
• KR Pura: This is a key interchange station that connects the Yellow Line to the Purple Line.

Prominent stations

• MG Road: This station is in the heart of Bangalore, which is a key station on the purple line.
• Kengeri: It is a key metro station that connects the Kengeri satellite town with all other areas.
• Indiranagar: This is a major station at Indiranagar, which is a prime IT hub.
• Cubbon Park: This metro station is near Cubbon Park, which is a major tourist attraction in Bangalore.

Namma Metro mobile application

The Namma Metro Mobile Application is aimed at giving seamless metro services for travellers. People can download the app from the Play Store for Android and IOS. It can be used to plan metro trips and calculate the time of the metro journey, to check the metro fare, and to book metro tickets. The mobile app is available in different Indian languages.

How will travellers benefit from the Purple Line Metro in Bangalore?

Travellers can benefit from these benefits,

Easy access to IT hubs

People who work in the IT hubs have to travel daily, and the traffic during peak hours is very heavy. With the metro routes, daily travel is made easy in less time without any traffic issues. As a result, their travel time is greatly reduced.

Affordable

The metro routes are more affordable than hiring a cab. The rates are lower in the metro as cabs charge more during peak hours.

Residing near the metro stations is the best option to have reduced travel time. Investing in upcoming luxury projects like Prestige Evergreen, which is near the Purple Line of the metro, is the best choice for people working in the nearby IT hubs, as they can have reduced travel time. Also, the Purple Line of the metro results in an increase in property prices.

Bangalore purple line metro Contact information

The contact number of the Bangalore Purple Line Metro is 080-25191091. The Toll-free Helpline number is 1800-425-12345. The contact address is OMR, NGEF Stop, Bangalore 560038. The Email is travelhelp@bmrc.co.in

FAQ

1. What are today's metro timings of Bangalore on the Purple line?

The Purple Line Metro will operate today from 5:00 in the morning to 11 PM.

2. Is car parking available at the Purple Line metro stations?

Yes, car parking is available at most of the major metro stations on the Purple Line.

3. What is the vehicle parking cost at the Purple Line Metro Station?

The daily parking fees for 2-wheelers are Rs. 30 and for 4-wheelers, it is Rs. 60.