Hosahalli Metro Station - Purple Line, Western Bangalore

Purple Line

Hosahalli Metro Station on the Purple Line serves western Bangalore neighbourhoods along Chord Road, including Chandra Layout and areas near the rejuvenated Hosahalli Lake. The elevated station is a convenient transit point for residents of this predominantly middle-class locality, offering connections to colleges, hospitals, and the scenic Hosahalli Lake.

Station Details

Station Code	HSL
Line	Purple Line
Platforms	2 (Side platforms)
First Train	5:00 AM Tue–Sat, ~4:15 AM Mon (Sun 7:00 AM)
Last Train	11:00 PM
Parking	Yes
Daily Footfall	~8,000
Nearest Landmark	Hosahalli Lake (600m)
Address	Chord Road, Hosahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560026

Exits & Entrances

Exit A — Chord Road
Hosahalli Lake (600m), Modi Hospital (700m)
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator

Exit B — Hosahalli Main Road, Chandra Layout
Chandra Layout (800m), Vivekananda College (1km)
Stairs, Elevator

Area Guide

Quiet residential neighbourhood with a mix of old houses and newer apartments. The rejuvenated lake is a popular recreational spot.

Hosahalli, meaning 'new village' in Kannada, is an old residential area in west Bangalore. The lake dates back centuries and was recently revived under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) lake rejuvenation programme.

Nearby Places

Hosahalli Lake — 600m (8 mins)
Modi Hospital — 700m (9 mins)
Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology — 1km (12 mins)
Hosahalli Local Market — 300m (4 mins)
Local Darshinis and Restaurants — 200-500m

Auto & Cab Options

Availability: Moderate
Autos available to Chandra Layout and Vivekananda College
Ola/Uber: 5-7 min wait

Tips for Hosahalli Station

First-time visitor: Exit A is for Chord Road and the lake side. Exit B for Chandra Layout residential areas.
Lake: Hosahalli Lake is a 10-min walk from the station - pleasant for an evening stroll.
Hospital: Modi Hospital is the nearest 24/7 facility in case of emergency.

Crowd & Peak Hours

Morning rush: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Moderate). College students and residential commuters
Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Moderate). Return commuters from city centre
Off-peak: 11 AM - 4 PM (Low). Good time for a walk around Hosahalli Lake
Weekends: Low. Lake area attracts morning walkers and families

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the first and last train timings at Hosahalli Station?

The first train is at 5:00 AM (7:00 AM on Sundays) and the last train is at 11:00 PM. Hosahalli is on the Purple Line, Chord Road.

Which exit leads to Hosahalli Lake?

Exit A leads to Chord Road and Hosahalli Lake, about 600m (8-minute walk) away — a rejuvenated urban lake popular for morning and evening walks.

Is there a hospital near Hosahalli metro station?

Yes, Modi Hospital, a private hospital with 24/7 emergency care, is about 700m (9-minute walk) from Exit A.

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