Jayadeva Hospital Metro Station — Yellow Line, Bengaluru
Yellow Line
Jayadeva Hospital metro station provides direct metro access to Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences (SJICS), one of India's leading government cardiac hospitals. Opened 11 August 2025 as part of the Yellow Line, it is a planned interchange with the Pink Line from August 2026, connecting Bannerghatta Road south to MG Road and Nagawara.
The Jayadeva Hospital station area is defined by the iconic SJICS cardiac hospital and the residential neighbourhoods of JP Nagar and BTM Layout 2nd Stage. It is a busy junction on Bannerghatta Road, one of Bengaluru's major arterial roads connecting south Bengaluru to the city centre.
Nearby Places
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research (SJICS) — ~200m (3 mins via Exit 1)
NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences) — ~2.5 km (Auto ₹50–80 or connect to Pink Line when open)
Route 500K → Electronic City, BTM Layout (Every 20 mins)
Auto & Cab Options
Availability: High
Auto to SJICS gate: ₹20–30. Auto to JP Nagar 5th Phase: ₹50–70.
Ola/Uber: 2–4 min wait
Tips for Jayadeva Hospital Station
Hospital: Exit 1 leads directly to SJICS. The metro is especially useful for patients and attendants since parking and autos near the hospital can be difficult. Arrive early for morning OPD (8 AM).
Interchange: When the Pink Line opens (August 2026), this station will become a key interchange connecting the Yellow and Pink lines — one of only two interchange stations on the Pink Line (the other is MG Road).
First-time visitor: Exit 1 for SJICS (Jayadeva Hospital). Exit 2 for JP Nagar 3rd Phase and BTM Layout 2nd Stage.
Crowd & Peak Hours
Morning rush: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM (High). Mix of hospital visitors (to SJICS) and IT commuters. Platform fills quickly.
Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM (High). Hospital visitors + returning IT workers. Autos in high demand near Exit 1.
Off-peak: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Moderate). Hospital OPD morning rush subsides after 1 PM; more comfortable travel midday
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the first metro leave from Jayadeva Hospital Station?
The first metro departs at approximately 6:00 AM (Tuesday–Saturday; Mondays start earlier at ~5:05 AM) and 7:00 AM on Sundays. The last train is around 11:00 PM. The station is on the Yellow Line.
Which exit leads to Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences?
Exit 1 leads directly to SJICS, about a 3-minute walk. OPD timings at the hospital are 8 AM–1 PM (Monday–Saturday), so patients and attendants should plan to arrive early via the metro.
Will Jayadeva Hospital Station become an interchange station?
Yes. When the Pink Line opens (August 2026), Jayadeva Hospital will become one of only two interchange stations on the Pink Line (the other is MG Road), connecting the Yellow Line to the Kalena Agrahara–Nagawara corridor.
