KSR Railway Station Metro - Direct Access to Bangalore City Railway Station
Purple Line
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.
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
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.
Nearby Places
Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station — 50m (1 min)
Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) — 600m (8 mins)
Victoria Hospital — 1km
Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute (BMCRI) — 900m
Central College (Bengaluru City University) — 700m
Kote Venkataramana Temple — 1.2km (15 mins)
City Market (Krishnarajendra Market) — 1.2km (15 mins)
Railway Station Food Stalls — At station
Auto & Cab Options
Availability: Very High
Use prepaid counter inside railway station for fixed fares
Ola/Uber: 2-3 min wait
Tips for Ksr Railway Station Station
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
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
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.
