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KSR Railway Station Metro provides seamless underground connectivity to Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (City Railway) Station, Bangalore's main rail hub. Located on the Purple Line, this underground station is steps away from train platforms, making rail-metro transfers effortless. It also offers walking access to Victoria Hospital and Bangalore Medical College.
| Station Code | KSR |
| 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 | Limited |
| Daily Footfall | ~60,000 |
| Nearest Landmark | KSR Bengaluru Railway Station (50m) |
| Address | Gubbi Thotadappa Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560023 |
| Directions | View on Google Maps |
Busy transit zone dominated by railway commuters, interstate travelers, and transport workers. The area around the station has budget hotels, travel agents, and luggage shops.
KSR Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore City) Railway Station has been the city's rail gateway since 1864. The metro station, opened in 2016, added a vital underground link between rail and metro networks.
Well-known hotel opposite the railway station, popular with train travelers
3-star business hotel
From Rs 2,500/night
Walk straight from Exit A, across the road
Clean budget accommodation right next to KSR railway station
Budget hotel
From Rs 800/night
Best budget option for early morning train departures
Mid-range hotel with restaurant, popular with business and leisure travelers
3-star
From Rs 2,000/night
Affordable stay near the railway station with 24-hour check-in
Budget hotel
From Rs 1,000/night
Multiple food stalls inside and outside the railway station serving quick meals
Cuisine: South Indian, North Indian, Snacks · Rs 50-150 for two
Must try: Masala Dosa, Idli-Vada, Filter Coffee
Hours: 5 AM - 11 PM
Legendary Bangalore dosa joint in Malleswaram, worth the short ride
Cuisine: South Indian · Rs 100-200 for two
Must try: Benne Masala Dosa
Popular vegetarian restaurant chain near the station
Cuisine: South Indian, North Indian · Rs 150-300 for two
Must try: Unlimited Thali
Wholesale flower and vegetable market, one of Bangalore's oldest markets
Hours: 5 AM - 9 PM
Better to take metro to Chickpete or KR Market station
Government medical college hospital
Premier government medical institution in Bengaluru
Medical college
Historic central college in the heart of Bangalore
University college
Bangalore's main railway station with trains to all major Indian cities
Direct underground passage from metro to railway station
Karnataka's largest bus terminal - walk or take metro to Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station
Ancient Venkataramana temple inside the old fort area
The first metro from KSR Railway Station Metro departs at approximately 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. KSR is on the Purple Line.
Exit A leads directly to the KSR (Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna) Railway Station main entrance via an underground passage — no need to cross the road. It's about a 1-minute walk from the railway platforms to the metro station.
The metro station itself has no cloak room, but the adjoining KSR railway station has a cloak room for luggage storage. Travellers with heavy bags should use the railway station's facility before taking the metro.