Central Silk Board Metro Station — Yellow Line, Bengaluru
Yellow Line
Central Silk Board station sits at one of Bengaluru's most infamous road junctions and offers the fastest escape from the area's notorious traffic. The station opened on 11 August 2025 as part of the Yellow Line and is planned as a future interchange with the Blue Line to Kempegowda International Airport.
Station Details
Station Code
CSB
Line
Yellow Line
Station Type
Elevated (Interchange)
Platforms
4 (elevated interchange design)
First Train
6:00 AM Tue–Sat, ~5:05 AM Mon (Sun 7:00 AM)
Last Train
~11:00 PM
Address
Central Silk Board Junction, Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560068
Exit 2 — BTM Layout 2nd Stage, Bommanahalli
BTM Layout main road, Bommanahalli junction
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Area Guide
Central Silk Board junction is one of Bengaluru's most congested road intersections — the metro is often the only reliable option to beat the traffic. The station sits at the crossroads of the Outer Ring Road (IT corridor), BTM Layout (dense residential) and HSR Layout (mix of residential and commercial). It is the southern anchor for IT commuters on the Yellow Line.
The junction gets its name from the Central Silk Board of India, a statutory body established in 1948 for the development of the silk industry, which had its office at this location. For decades the area was a quiet government office zone. As Bengaluru's IT corridor developed along the Outer Ring Road and Hosur Road in the early 2000s, Silk Board junction became one of the city's most congested intersections — infamous for 45-minute waits at a single traffic signal. The opening of the Yellow Line metro in August 2025 finally gave commuters a way to bypass the gridlock.
The metro has begun reshaping the area. HSR Layout and BTM Layout, previously difficult to reach during peak hours, are now connected to the rest of the metro network. Property values in both neighbourhoods have risen since the station opened.
Nearby Places
HSR Layout Agara Commercial Area — ~500m (7 mins)
HSR Layout BDA Complex — ~800m (10 mins)
HSR Layout 27th Main Road — ~1 km (12 mins)
HSR Layout Sector 1 Cafe Strip — ~600m (8 mins)
HSR Layout 27th Main Food Street — ~1 km (12 mins)
BTM Layout 4th Cross Food Zone — ~700m
Agara Lake Park — ~1 km (12 mins)
Silk Board Junction Flyover — Adjacent
Bus Connections from Central Silk Board
Route 500C/500D → Electronic City, Koramangala, Majestic (Every 15–20 mins)
Use Ola/Uber for fixed pricing. Auto rates to HSR Layout ₹30–60; BTM Layout ₹30–50.
Ola/Uber: 1–3 min wait usually
Tips for Central Silk Board Station
First-time visitor: Exit 1 for HSR Layout. Exit 2 for BTM Layout and Bommanahalli. The metro completely avoids Silk Board road congestion — a major time-saver.
Daily commuter: The Yellow Line connects directly to Bommasandra (Electronic City end) and RV Road. At RV Road you can interchange to Purple Line for MG Road, Indiranagar and Whitefield.
Airport connection: The future Blue Line interchange at this station will connect directly to Kempegowda International Airport — expected by 2027–28.
Parking: Parking fills up fast on weekdays — arrive before 9 AM if you plan to park a two-wheeler. For cars, consider parking in HSR Layout residential streets and walking to the station.
Shopping: The station itself has no shops yet. For groceries, supermarkets and everyday shopping, head to HSR Layout Agara Commercial Area (Exit 1, 7-min walk) or BTM Layout main road (Exit 2).
Food & dining: HSR Layout Sector 1 (Exit 1) has a dense cafe strip popular for brunch and coffee. For budget meals, BTM Layout 4th Cross (Exit 2) has darshinis and quick-service restaurants.
Crowd & Peak Hours
Morning rush: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Very High). IT professionals heading to Electronic City from north and west Bengaluru. Board here to avoid notorious Silk Board road traffic.
Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Very High). Reverse commute from Electronic City. Platform can fill up quickly — arrive a few minutes early.
Off-peak: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Moderate). Best time for a comfortable journey
Weekends: Moderate (afternoon higher near Agara Lake). Good time to visit Agara Lake Park or the HSR Layout food street
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the first metro leave from Central Silk Board Station?
The first metro from Central Silk Board Station departs at approximately 5:30 AM (Tuesday–Saturday; Mondays start earlier at ~5:05 AM) and 7:00 AM on Sundays. The last train is around 10:45 PM. Central Silk Board is on the Yellow Line (RV Road to Bommasandra).
Which exit leads to HSR Layout from Central Silk Board Metro?
Exit 1 leads to HSR Layout Sectors 1 and 2, including Agara Commercial Complex and the BDA Complex. Exit 2 goes toward BTM Layout 2nd Stage and Bommanahalli junction. For IT offices in HSR Layout, Exit 1 is the right choice.
How do I avoid the Silk Board traffic jam using the metro?
Take the Yellow Line metro to Central Silk Board Station and exit directly — no signal wait at all. From Exit 2 you can auto or cab to BTM Layout or Bommanahalli. From Exit 1, HSR Layout Agara and Sector 1 are a short walk. This completely bypasses the notorious Silk Board junction.
