Kengeri Metro Station - Purple Line, Kengeri Railway & Educational Hub
Train times
Times are BMRCL's published schedule; check the full timetable on holidays.
Exits
Exit A — Kengeri Main Road, towards Railway Station
Kengeri Railway Station (400m), BMTC Bus Depot
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Exit B — Mysore Road side
Kengeri Upanagar, RV College Road
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
On the Purple Line
- Whitefield
- 17 stations
- MG Road
- 3 stations
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationChange for Green Line
- 10 stations
- Pattanagere
- Kengeri Bus Terminal
- Kengeri
- Challghatta
Station details
Kengeri Metro Station serves a historic suburb that has evolved into an educational hub on the Purple Line. With proximity to Kengeri Railway Station (400m) and multiple prestigious colleges like RV College of Engineering and Christ University's Kengeri Campus, it's a crucial station for students and daily commuters. The area offers affordable living options with good transport connectivity to both the city and outstation destinations towards Mysore.
- Type
- Elevated
- Platforms
- 2 (Side platforms)
- Daily Footfall
- ~20,000
- Parking
- Limited
- Nearest Landmark
- Kengeri Railway Station (400m)
- Opened
- June 2023
- Facilities
- Parking Limited street parking
- Elevator
- Escalator
- Restroom Paid (₹5)
- Wheelchair access
- Ticket counters
- Address
- Kengeri, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560060 · Open in Google Maps
Getting around
Bus connections from Kengeri
4
- Route 226 → Majestic (Every 15 mins)
- Route 225 → Banashankari TTMC (Every 20 mins)
- Route KBS-12 → Electronic City (Every 30 mins)
- For more buses, use Kengeri Bus Terminal metro station (next station)
Auto & cab options
3
- Availability: Moderate to High
- Many share autos during college hours
- Ola/Uber: 3-5 min wait
Tips for Kengeri station
5
- First-time visitor: Don't confuse with 'Kengeri Bus Terminal' station (next stop). This serves the main Kengeri area and railway station.
- Students: Many PGs and hostels in area. Share autos common to colleges. Student-friendly eateries abundant.
- Railway: If traveling to Mysore, check train timings - can be cheaper and scenic alternative to bus.
- Shopping: Limited shopping near station. Big Bazaar for monthly needs. Local market for daily items.
- Residential: Affordable area with good connectivity. Popular with young professionals and families.
Crowd & peak hours
3
- Morning rush: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (High). College students and office goers
- Evening rush: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (High). Returning students create rush
- Off-peak: 11 AM - 4 PM (Moderate). Some railway transfer passengers
Places near Kengeri Metro Station
Restaurants & Cafes near Kengeri
2
Cuisine: South Indian, North Indian · ₹-₹₹ · Popular: Student-friendly places
Cuisine: Multi-cuisine · ₹₹
Shopping & Markets near Kengeri
2
Traditional market area
Hours: 7 AM - 9 PM
Hypermarket for monthly shopping
Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM
Parks & Gardens near Kengeri
2
One of Bangalore's oldest lakes
Scenic lake
Hospitals & Healthcare near Kengeri
2
Medical college hospital
Government hospital
Educational Institutions near Kengeri
4
Premier Engineering College
Architecture College
New campus of Christ University
University
Engineering College
Transport Connections near Kengeri
2
Important suburban railway station on the Bangalore-Mysore line
Cheaper option for Mysore travel
Note: TTMC is at 'Kengeri Bus Terminal' metro station, not here
Don't confuse with Kengeri Bus Terminal metro station
Residential near Kengeri
3
KIADB developed residential area
Planned township
Established residential locality
Residential area
Near RV institutions
Residential layout
Area guide
Educational hub with multiple colleges. Mix of student population, middle-class residents, and traditional communities. Growing IT presence in recent years.
Kengeri has ancient roots with inscriptions dating to 900 AD. It developed as a suburb along the Bangalore-Mysore highway and railway line. The area boomed with educational institutions in the 1960s-70s.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the first metro leave from Kengeri Station?
The first metro from Kengeri 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. Kengeri sits on the Purple Line between Pattanagere and Kengeri Bus Terminal, and opened in June 2023.
How do I reach Kengeri Railway Station from the metro?
Use Exit A — it opens onto Kengeri Main Road and puts you within a 400m walk (about 6–7 minutes) of Kengeri Railway Station, an important suburban stop on the Bangalore–Mysore line. This makes the metro a convenient combined-transit option for outstation travel to Mysore, Mandya and Hassan.
Is this the same as Kengeri Bus Terminal metro station?
No — Kengeri Metro Station and Kengeri Bus Terminal Metro Station are two separate, adjacent stops on the Purple Line. Kengeri serves the main township, Kengeri Railway Station and nearby colleges. The Kengeri TTMC bus terminal is at the next station (Kengeri Bus Terminal metro), not here — plan accordingly to avoid a 1km walk.