KSR Railway Station Metro - Direct Access to Bangalore City Railway Station
Train times
Times are BMRCL's published schedule; check the full timetable on holidays.
Exits
Exit A — KSR Railway Station Main Entrance
Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station (50m), Retiring Rooms
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Exit B — Gubbi Thotadappa Road
Bangalore Medical College (900m), Victoria Hospital (1km)
Stairs, Elevator
On the Purple Line
- Whitefield
- 17 stations
- MG Road
- 2 stations
- Sir M Visvesvaraya Station
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationChange for Green Line
- KSR Railway Station
- Magadi Road
- Hosahalli
- 10 stations
- Challghatta
Station details
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.
- Type
- Underground
- Platforms
- 2 (Side platforms)
- Daily Footfall
- ~60,000
- Parking
- Limited
- Nearest Landmark
- KSR Bengaluru Railway Station (50m)
- Opened
- April 2016
- Facilities
- Parking Limited two-wheeler parking
- Elevator
- Escalator
- Restroom Paid (₹5)
- Wheelchair access
- Ticket counters
- Customer service Concourse level
- ATM Near Exit A
- Shops
- Wi-Fi
- Address
- Gubbi Thotadappa Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560023 · Open in Google Maps
Getting around
Bus connections from KSR Railway Station
2
- Route KBS-10 → Electronic City (Every 20 mins)
- Route 1F → Vijayanagar (Every 15 mins)
Auto & cab options
3
- Availability: Very High
- Use prepaid counter inside railway station for fixed fares
- Ola/Uber: 2-3 min wait
Tips for KSR Railway Station station
4
- First-time visitor: Exit A leads directly to the railway station. The metro is underground here - follow signs carefully. Tokens and cards available at counters.
- Railway: Platform 1 is closest to Exit A. For platforms 8-10, allow extra walking time.
- Luggage: Cloak room available inside railway station. Metro has no cloak room.
- Navigation: This station is underground. Follow 'KSR Bengaluru' signs from the railway station.
Crowd & peak hours
4
- Morning rush: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Very High). Heavy influx of train arrivals - allow extra time
- Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Very High). Many departing train passengers - book tickets in advance
- Off-peak: 11 AM - 4 PM (Moderate). Good time for luggage travel
- Weekends: High throughout day. Leisure and interstate travelers dominate
Places near KSR Railway Station Metro Station
Hotels & Stays near KSR Railway Station
4
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
Restaurants & Cafes near KSR Railway Station
3
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
Shopping & Markets near KSR Railway Station
1
Wholesale flower and vegetable market, one of Bangalore's oldest markets
Known for: Fresh flowers, Vegetables, Wholesale goods, Spices · Hours: 5 AM - 9 PM
Better to take metro to Chickpete or KR Market station
Hospitals & Healthcare near KSR Railway Station
2
Government medical college hospital
Premier government medical institution in Bengaluru
Medical college
Educational Institutions near KSR Railway Station
1
Historic central college in the heart of Bangalore
University college
Transport Connections near KSR Railway Station
2
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
Places of Worship near KSR Railway Station
1
Ancient Venkataramana temple inside the old fort area
Area guide
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.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the first metro leave from KSR Railway Station?
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.
How do I get from KSR Bengaluru railway platforms to the metro?
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.
Is there a cloak room or luggage storage at KSR 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.