Bannerghatta National Park by Metro
Nearest metro station: Kalena Agrahara, the southern end of the new Pink Line on Bannerghatta Road.
Status: the Pink Line's elevated section (Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, 6 stations) is to be inaugurated on November 13, 2026 (announced). BMRCL has not yet confirmed when passenger trains start; one report says November 15.
Last leg: the park gate is further south in Bannerghatta village, so continue from the station by BMTC bus, auto or cab. The metro does not go to the gate.
Bannerghatta National Park, south of Bengaluru in Anekal taluk, is home to Bannerghatta Biological Park: the zoo, the safaris (including the leopard safari), the butterfly park (opened 2007) and an animal rescue centre. Until now the only public transport there was a long BMTC bus ride down Bannerghatta Road. The Pink Line runs along that same road, so from November 2026 you can ride the metro most of the way and skip the traffic on the city stretch.
Route by metro
Every metro route to the park ends at Kalena Agrahara. Most riders reach the Pink Line at Jayadeva Hospital, the Pink–Yellow interchange, then ride 4 stops south: Jayadeva Hospital → JP Nagar 4th Phase → IIMB → Hulimavu → Kalena Agrahara.
| Starting from | Metro route to Kalena Agrahara |
|---|---|
| Majestic (KSR railway station, Kempegowda bus station) | Green Line 7 stops to RV Road → Yellow Line 2 stops to Jayadeva Hospital → Pink Line 4 stops |
| Central Silk Board | Yellow Line 2 stops to Jayadeva Hospital → Pink Line 4 stops |
| Electronic City | Yellow Line 9 stops to Jayadeva Hospital → Pink Line 4 stops |
| RV Road (Green Line interchange) | Yellow Line 2 stops to Jayadeva Hospital → Pink Line 4 stops |
| MG Road / Purple Line | Purple Line to Majestic → Green Line to RV Road → Yellow Line to Jayadeva Hospital → Pink Line 4 stops |
| Tavarekere (Dairy Circle side) | Pink Line 5 stops south |
Stop counts are from the published station order. Pink Line timings and frequency are not published yet (reports say about every 6 minutes at peak and 10 off-peak). Check the Pink Line page on opening day. Pink Line fares are not published either; Namma Metro fares are distance-based, so use the fare calculator for an estimate.
From Kalena Agrahara to the park gate
- BMTC bus: buses to Bannerghatta, including route 365 from the Majestic bus station (Kempegowda Bus Station), run south along Bannerghatta Road. Check the nearest stop and live timings on the Namma BMTC app.
- Auto or cab: the quickest option for groups or with children. It's a short ride south along Bannerghatta Road to the park gate.
- Before the Pink Line opens: take the Yellow Line to Jayadeva Hospital, then continue by bus, auto or cab down Bannerghatta Road. Or take route 365 straight from Majestic.
BMRCL has not announced metro feeder buses to the park. If it does, this page will list them.
Park timings and tickets
| Closed | Tuesdays |
|---|---|
| Zoo hours | Generally 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (guides differ by up to 30 minutes; check before you go) |
| Zoo entry | Rs 120 adults, Rs 60 children (from August 1, 2025) |
| Safari | Extra ticket; price depends on bus type and day. Book on the park's official online portal. |
Other places on the Pink Line
- Hulimavu: Royal Meenakshi Mall, Christ University (Bannerghatta Road campus).
- IIMB: IIM Bangalore, Fortis Hospital.
- JP Nagar 4th Phase: Vega City Mall.
- Jayadeva Hospital: Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences; change here for the Yellow Line.
- Tavarekere: Sagar Hospitals, Dairy Circle.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the nearest metro station to Bannerghatta National Park?
Kalena Agrahara, the southern terminus of the Namma Metro Pink Line on Bannerghatta Road, is the nearest metro station to Bannerghatta National Park and Bannerghatta Biological Park (the zoo and safari). The park gate is further south along Bannerghatta Road in Bannerghatta village, so the last leg from the station is by BMTC bus, auto or cab.
Is there a metro to Bannerghatta zoo?
Not to the gate. The metro will reach as far south as Kalena Agrahara when the Pink Line's elevated section (Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere) opens. Its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was announced for November 13, 2026; BMRCL has not yet confirmed when passenger service starts (one report says November 15). From Kalena Agrahara, continue south on Bannerghatta Road by bus, auto or cab.
How do I go from Majestic to Bannerghatta National Park by metro?
Once the Pink Line opens: take the Green Line from Majestic (Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station) 7 stops south to RV Road, change to the Yellow Line for 2 stops to Jayadeva Hospital, then change to the Pink Line for 4 stops south to Kalena Agrahara. Continue to the park by BMTC bus, auto or cab. BMTC route 365 also runs directly from the Majestic bus station (Kempegowda Bus Station) to Bannerghatta.
How do I reach Bannerghatta National Park from Electronic City or Silk Board by metro?
Take the Yellow Line north to Jayadeva Hospital (9 stops from Electronic City, 2 from Central Silk Board), change to the Pink Line and ride 4 stops south to Kalena Agrahara, then continue to the park by road.
What are Bannerghatta Biological Park timings?
The park is closed on Tuesdays. The zoo is generally open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with the safari running within those hours; guides differ by up to 30 minutes, so check the official Bannerghatta Biological Park website before you travel.
What is the Bannerghatta zoo entry fee?
From August 1, 2025, zoo entry rose to Rs 120 for adults and Rs 60 for children (a 20% increase). Safari tickets cost extra and depend on the bus type and the day; book them on the park's official online ticketing portal.
How much will the metro fare to Kalena Agrahara be?
BMRCL has not published Pink Line fares yet. Namma Metro fares are distance-based (slabs revised February 9, 2025), so a trip to Kalena Agrahara costs the same as any other trip of that length; the fare calculator gives an estimate, which you should treat as provisional until BMRCL publishes Pink Line fares.
Related
- Pink Line: opening, route & stations
- Kalena Agrahara metro station
- Bengaluru sightseeing by metro
- Bengaluru metro map
- Fare calculator
- Metro timings
Last updated November 5, 2026. Sources: Deccan Herald, Asianet Newsable and India.com (Nov 13 inauguration); urbanacres.in (Nov 15 service report); Asianet Newsable (Aug 2025 zoo fee revision); Karnataka Tourism. An independent guide, not affiliated with BMRCL or Bannerghatta Biological Park.