Challaghatta Metro Station - Western Terminal of Purple Line

Purple Line

Challaghatta Metro Station is the western terminus of Bangalore's Purple Line, inaugurated in March 2023. Situated in the semi-urban outskirts, the elevated station provides metro access to Bangalore University's Jnanabharathi Campus (1.5km) and serves as a gateway to the growing southwestern corridor. The station's large parking facility makes it a convenient park-and-ride point for commuters coming from Mysore Road and beyond.

Station Details

Station Code	CGA
Line	Purple Line
Platforms	2 (Side platforms)
First Train	5:00 AM Tue–Sat, ~4:15 AM Mon (Sun 7:00 AM)
Last Train	11:05 PM (last departure)
Parking	Yes
Daily Footfall	~8,000
Nearest Landmark	Jnanabharathi Campus (1.5km)
Address	Mysore Road, Challaghatta, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560098

Exits & Entrances

Exit A — Mysore Road
Challaghatta Village, Mysore Road bus stops
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator

Exit B — Challaghatta Village, Internal roads
Jnanabharathi Campus (1.5km), Bangalore University (2km)
Stairs, Elevator

Area Guide

Semi-urban area with large open spaces, agriculture land, and educational campuses. Quieter and greener than inner Bangalore.

Challaghatta is a semi-rural locality on the southwestern outskirts of Bangalore. The metro extension to this station opened in March 2023, making it the current western terminus of the Purple Line, bringing metro connectivity to this previously under-served area.

Nearby Places

Jnanabharathi Campus - Bangalore University — 1.5km (18 mins)
Rajarajeshwari Medical College & Hospital — 3km
BMS Institute of Technology — 4km
Turahalli Forest — 2.5km
Kengeri Satellite Town — 3.5km
Challaghatta Local Market — 400m (5 mins)
Highway Dhabas - Mysore Road — Along Mysore Road

Auto & Cab Options

Availability: Moderate
Autos available to Jnanabharathi Campus and surrounding areas
Ola/Uber: 5-8 min wait

Tips for Challaghatta Station

First-time visitor: This is the current western terminus of the Purple Line. All trains from the east terminate here. Exit A for Mysore Road, Exit B for university direction.
University: Take auto from Exit B to reach Jnanabharathi Campus (1.5km). College buses also ply from main road.
Trekking: Turahalli Forest is 2.5km away - take auto for a weekend trek.
Parking: Good parking available as this is a terminal station - convenient for park-and-ride.

Crowd & Peak Hours

Morning rush: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Moderate). University students and faculty are primary users
Evening rush: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Moderate). Students returning from city; outstation travelers also board here
Off-peak: 11 AM - 4 PM (Low). Quietest station on the Purple Line
Weekends: Low. Turahalli trekkers may alight here on weekends

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the timings for Challghatta metro station?

Challghatta metro station operates from 5:00 AM to 11:05 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 7:00 AM on Sundays. It is the western terminus of the Purple Line — all trains from the east (Whitefield direction) terminate here. The station opened in March 2023.

How do I reach Bangalore University (Jnanabharathi Campus) from Challghatta metro?

Take an auto from Exit B — Jnanabharathi Campus is 1.5 km away (about 18 minutes on foot). Bus route 225 also runs from the nearby bus stop to Majestic via Kengeri. Note that Jnanabharathi Metro Station on the Green Line is closer to the campus (100 m from the main gate), so consider that route if coming from a different part of the city.

Is parking available at Challghatta metro station?

Yes, Challghatta has parking for 200+ vehicles (two-wheelers and cars) near the station exits. As a terminal station with lower footfall (~8,000 daily), it offers good availability for park-and-ride commuters from Mysore Road and the southwestern outskirts.

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