Kuvempu Road Metro Station - Green Line in Rajajinagar, Bangalore
Train times
Times are BMRCL's published schedule; check the full timetable on holidays.
Exits
Exit A — Chord Road
Harishchandra Ghat (800m), Chord Road shops
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Exit B — Kuvempu Road
Rajajinagar 5th Block (500m), RMS Coaching Centre (300m)
Stairs, Elevator
On the Green Line
- Madavara
- 10 stations
- Mahalakshmi
- Rajajinagar
- Kuvempu Road
- Srirampura
- Mantri Square Sampige Road
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationChange for Purple Line
- 6 stations
- Rashtreeya Vidyalaya RoadChange for Yellow Line
- 7 stations
- Silk Institute
Station details
Kuvempu Road Metro Station (KVR) on the Green Line is named in honour of Rashtrakavi Kuvempu, the legendary Kannada poet and Jnanpith Award recipient. Situated at the junction of Chord Road and Kuvempu Road in Rajajinagar, the station serves a well-established middle-class residential neighbourhood with good connectivity to Basaveshwara Nagar, Rajajinagar 5th Block, and the broader West Bangalore residential belt. The station has been operational since 2014 and is one of the original Green Line stations.
- Station Type
- Elevated
- Platforms
- 2 (Side platforms)
- Daily Footfall
- ~15,000
- Parking
- Yes (Limited)
- Nearest Landmark
- Rajajinagar 5th Block (500m)
- Opened
- March 2014
- Facilities
- Parking Limited open parking
- Elevator
- Escalator
- Restroom Paid (₹5)
- Wheelchair access
- Ticket counters
- Address
- Chord Road, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010 · Open in Google Maps
Getting around
Bus connections from Kuvempu Road
2
- Route 250 → Majestic via Yeshwanthpur (Every 10 mins)
- Route 71 → Rajajinagar - Vijayanagar (Every 15 mins)
Auto & cab options
2
- Availability: Good
- Typical auto fares — Majestic: ₹60-80, Yeshwanthpur: ₹50-70, Rajajinagar 1st Block: ₹30-50
Places near Kuvempu Road Metro Station
Shopping & Markets near Kuvempu Road
2
Busy local commercial street with grocery stores, clothing, electronics and eateries
Popular shopping road with apparel, household goods, and supermarkets
Educational Institutions near Kuvempu Road
2
Competitive exam coaching centre serving students across West Bangalore
Several CBSE and state board schools in the Basaveshwara Nagar locality
Transport Connections near Kuvempu Road
1
BMTC bus stop with routes to Majestic, Yeshwanthpur, and Rajajinagar
Places of Worship near Kuvempu Road
1
Traditional cremation site with associated temple on the banks of a local lake
Frequently asked questions
What are the timings for Kuvempu Road metro station?
First train at 5:00 AM on weekdays (7:00 AM on Sundays). Last train at 11:00 PM. Kuvempu Road is on the Green Line, named after Rashtrakavi Kuvempu — the legendary Kannada poet and Jnanpith Award recipient.
How do I reach Rajajinagar 5th Block from Kuvempu Road metro?
Take Exit B toward Kuvempu Road. Rajajinagar 5th Block commercial area is approximately 500m (6-minute walk) with grocery stores, clothing shops, electronics, and eateries.
Is there parking at Kuvempu Road metro station?
Limited open parking is available with space for 50+ two-wheelers and 15+ cars. Chord Road bus stop (adjacent to the station) offers BMTC routes 250 (Majestic via Yeshwanthpur) and 71 (Rajajinagar–Vijayanagar) as alternatives to driving.