Namma Metro (Bangalore Metro)

Namma Metro Information

The Namma Metro is a rapid transit system serving the population of the city of Bangalore in India. The system was commissioned on 20 October 2011 and currently has 2 lines serving 16 active stations. The total track length is 42.3 kilometres. The metro is operated by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL). According to March 2014 statistics, the system has a daily ridership of 40,380 passengers. Expansion plans are underway and 41 stations will be fully functional by March 2015 with the completion of Phase I. As per Phase II development, which is expected to be over by the end of 2019, 4 lines will be active, serving 102 stations, over a track length of 114.39 kilometres.

Namma Metro Map

Map of Bangalore Metro showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Namma Metro map in PDF format.

Namma Metro Lines

Two lines serve the people of Bangalore, the Purple Line and the Green Line.

• Namma Metro Purple Line – The Purple Line was opened to the public in 2011 and the length of the line is 34.3 km. The metro offers service from Whitefield to Kengeri and serves 36 stations. The Purple Line connects Baiyappanahalli in the east to Mysore Road in the west. The line is partly underground.
• Namma Metro Green Line – The metro line connects Nagasandra in the north to Putenhalli in the south. The length of the line is 40.1 km. The metro line runs from BIEC towards Anjanapura. The green line also touches Puthenahalli and Hesaraghatta Cross. The line has 32 stations. The green line was launched on 1 March 2014.
• Namma Metro Yellow Line – The yellow line is in the planning stage and the metro will provide service between RV Road and Bommasandra. The length of the line is 18.8 km and Namma Metro will serve 16 stations on this line.
• Namma Metro Red Line – The Red Line is in the planning stage and the metro will provide service between Gottigere and Nagavara. The length of this line will be 21.2 and the red line will serve 18 stations.

Namma Metro Hours

The metro runs from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The frequency of the trains from 6:00 am to 8:00 am and from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm is approximately 15 minutes. During the rest of the day, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, the frequency is 10 minutes.

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Namma Metro Fares, Tokens and Smart Cards

The Metro uses tokens and contactless smart cards for fare payment. Tokens can be purchased by occasional travellers for a single journey. They are valid at the entrance gates for 30 minutes after the time of sale. A passenger may purchase a maximum of six tokens at any one time. These tokens will be recorded at the gates at the time of exit. A fine of Rs 200/- will be imposed if a token is not returned. Tokens should only be purchased at the entry station.

Frequent travellers can purchase Namma Metro Travel Cards, which are contactless smart cards and offer a discount of about 15-21% over tokens. The cards can be purchased for Rs50/-. This cost is separate from the fare value. Travellers can load this card with rides or value as per their convenience.

Travellers have the option of a combo card, which combines banking and transport. The card is issued by SBI Bank and has a magnetic stripe and a contactless stripe so that it can also be used as a debit card. This card also offers discounts of up to 15-21% over tokens and can be loaded for value or travel.

There is an option of a stored value ticket called a Varshik. This ticket offers a 15% discount on the token fare. The ticket can be loaded in multiples of Rs50/- up to a maximum of Rs1500/-. Multiple journeys can be made on this ticket. This is a pay-as-you-go ticket, i.e. the correct amount will be deducted from the balance of the ticket for the journey taken. The ticket is valid for a period of one year from the last recharge. The contactless smart cards have the stored value ticket as the standard ticket.

Group tickets are also available for a group of at least 10 people travelling between the same stations. This is a paper ticket valid for a single journey and is collected at the station of departure.

For Reach-1, the minimum fare is Rs. 10 and the maximum fare is Rs. 15. Reach 3/3A of Namma Metro was opened to the public on 1 March 2014 and includes stations from Peenya Industry to Mantri Square Sampige Road. The fares of Reach 3/3A are as follows -.

Namma Metro Parking

At present, parking facilities are available only at Baiyappanahalli and Swami Vivekananda Road stations. Metro passengers wishing to use the Park and Ride facilities must pay the parking fee in cash or by using a flash card. Electric or hybrid cars can park for free at Metro stations. To park a car for the whole day, metro riders have to pay Rs 50 and for a motorcycle it is Rs 25.

	Namma (Bangalore) Metro Parking Charges
	First 4 hours	Subsequent hour(s)	Whole Day (5am – 11pm)
Car	20/4 Hours	5 Per Hour	50 / Day
Motorcycle	5  / 4 Hours	3 Per Hour	25  / Day
Bicycle	1 / 4 Hours	–	5  / Day

Namma Metro Rules and Tips

Smoking is prohibited in stations and on trains. Eating and drinking are not allowed on trains. Customer service counters are located at each station between the entrance and exit gates and are accessible from both the paid and unpaid areas. Stations have LED displays that provide real-time information about arriving trains. Metro passengers can use laptops, tablets and mobile internet inside the stations as Wi-Fi service is available.

Namma Metro Stations