Madavara Metro Station - Northern Terminal of the Green Line

Madavara Metro Station (MDV) is the northern terminal of Namma Metro's Green Line, inaugurated in June 2022 as part of the Phase 2 northern extension along Tumkur Road (NH-48). Situated near the NICE Road (Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises) junction, it serves as the last stop before the city gives way to the outskirts and the Nelamangala satellite town. The station also provides access to the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) located approximately 3 km away, making it useful for trade fair and exhibition visitors.

Station Details

Exits & Entrances

Area Guide

Madavara sits at the northern edge of Bengaluru along Tumkur Road (NH-48), where the city's built-up core gives way to industrial land, the BIEC exhibition complex, and the road toward the satellite town of Nelamangala.

Historically a village along the Tumkur Road corridor, Madavara became a transit landmark only in June 2022, when it opened as the Green Line's Phase 2 northern terminus — turning a quiet roadside stop into the metro network's gateway to the northern outskirts.

Development around the station is still comparatively sparse — open land, warehousing, and the BIEC grounds rather than the dense residential and commercial clusters found at older interior stations. Real estate interest is beginning to pick up here, driven by metro connectivity and proximity to the exhibition centre.

Places to Visit Near Madavara Metro Station

Bus Connections from Madavara

• Route 252 → Majestic via Peenya (Every 20 mins)
• Route 253 → Nelamangala (Every 30 mins)

Auto & Cab Options

• Availability: Moderate
• Typical auto fares — NICE Road Junction: ₹30-50, BIEC: ₹60-80, Chikkabidarakallu: ₹40-60

Tips for Madavara Station

• First-time visitor: Madavara is the Green Line's northern terminus, so every train starts here empty — a good way to guarantee a seat before the ride into the city. There's only one direction of travel: south towards Silk Institute.
• Daily commuter: Because trains originate here rather than pass through, schedules are more predictable at the start of the line — useful if you're timing a park-and-ride commute from Nelamangala or the Tumkur Road outskirts.
• Parking: The open parking lot is bigger than most intermediate stations (200+ two-wheelers, 80+ cars), but as ridership grows on this newer stretch, arrive before the morning rush if you want a spot close to the entrance.
• Shopping: Heading to a trade fair or expo at BIEC (Bangalore International Exhibition Centre)? Take the metro to Madavara and an auto the rest of the way (~10-15 mins, ₹60-80) instead of driving — BIEC's own parking fills up fast during large exhibitions.

Crowd & Peak Hours

• Morning rush: 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM (Moderate — commuters boarding for work, but since every train originates at this terminus, seats are usually available even during rush hour). Catch an early train here and you'll likely ride into the city with a seat the whole way, unlike stations further down the line.
• Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Moderate to busy as commuters return and the park-and-ride lot fills up). If you're driving in, get to the parking lot before 7 PM — spots close to the entrance go quickly during the evening peak.
• Off-peak: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and after 9:00 PM (Light — this is the quietest stretch of the Green Line outside peak hours). A relaxed time to travel if you're visiting BIEC or just passing through the northern terminus.
• Weekends: Generally lighter than weekdays, with sharp spikes when a major exhibition or trade fair is on at BIEC. Check the BIEC events calendar before you travel — a large expo weekend can noticeably increase both train crowding and parking-lot demand at Madavara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Adjacent Stations

• Next: Chikkabidarakallu Metro Station