Jalahalli Metro Station - Gateway to Bangalore's Defense & HMT Heritage Zone

Green Line

Jalahalli Metro Station (JHL) on the Green Line serves a unique zone defined by Bangalore's defense and industrial heritage. Just 1 km from the historic HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) factory — once India's premier watch manufacturer established in 1953 — and near the Jalahalli Air Force Station, the station caters to defense personnel, industrial workers, and residents of BEL Layout and surrounding townships. It also provides connectivity towards the MS Ramaiah educational and medical cluster located 3-4 km away.

Station Details

Station CodeJHL
LineGreen Line
Station TypeElevated
Platforms2 (Side platforms)
First Train5:00 AM Tue–Sat, ~4:15 AM Mon (Sun 7:00 AM)
Last Train11:00 PM
ParkingLimited (street parking)
Daily Footfall~12,000
Nearest LandmarkHMT Factory (1km)
AddressTumkur Road (NH-4), Jalahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560013
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Exits & Entrances

Exit A — Tumkur Road (NH-4) North side
Jalahalli Cross Bus Stop (100m), Local shops
Stairs, Elevator, Bus connectivity
Exit B — Jalahalli East side
Residential areas, BEL Layout entrance
Stairs, Escalator, Auto stand

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the first metro leave from Jalahalli Station?

The first metro from Jalahalli Station departs at 5:00 AM (Tuesday–Saturday; Mondays start earlier at ~4:15 AM) and 7:00 AM on Sundays. The last train is around 11:00 PM. Jalahalli sits on the Green Line between Dasarahalli and Peenya Industry, on Tumkur Road (NH-4), and opened in May 2015.

Which exit is best for HMT Factory and the Air Force Station?

Use Exit A — it opens onto the north side of Tumkur Road at Jalahalli Cross bus stop (100m). From here, the historic HMT factory is about 1km and Jalahalli Air Force Station roughly 1.5km, both easy auto rides. Exit B is better for BEL Layout residential areas.

How do I reach MS Ramaiah Hospital or MSRIT from Jalahalli Metro?

MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (4km) and MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology (3.5km) are best reached by auto from Exit A or Jalahalli Cross bus stop — fare is roughly ₹80–100. You can also catch a BMTC bus from Jalahalli Cross toward BEL Circle and change onward if needed.

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