Magadi Road Metro Station - Purple Line, West Bangalore
Purple Line
Magadi Road Metro Station on the Purple Line serves educational institutions and residential areas in northwest Bangalore. The elevated station provides a crucial transit link for students of Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College and Bangalore City College, as well as the working population of the Nagapura and Hosahalli Road areas. A BMTC bus stand just 100m away enables seamless last-mile connectivity.
Station Details
Station Code
MGR
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
Yes
Daily Footfall
~15,000
Nearest Landmark
Magadi Road Bus Stand (100m)
Address
Magadi Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560023
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Exits & Entrances
Exit A — Magadi Road
Prasanna Theatre (400m), Magadi Road Bus Stand (100m)
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Exit B — Hosahalli Road
Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College (700m), Bangalore City College (900m)
Stairs, Elevator
Area Guide
Mix of residential areas, educational institutions, and small commercial establishments. Known for hardware and auto parts markets.
Magadi Road is an arterial road in northwest Bangalore connecting the city to Magadi town and beyond. The station was built to serve the densely populated residential and educational areas in the Nagapura and surrounding localities.
Nearby Places
Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College — 700m (9 mins)
Bangalore City College — 900m (11 mins)
Magadi Road Bus Stand — 100m (2 mins)
Magadi Road Commercial Area — 200-500m (3-7 mins)
Darshini Hotels - Magadi Road — 200-400m
Nagapura Park — 800m (10 mins)
Auto & Cab Options
Availability: High
Autos to Ambedkar Medical College and Bangalore City College easily available
Ola/Uber: 4-5 min wait
Tips for Magadi Road Station
First-time visitor: Exit A for Magadi Road and bus stand. Exit B for educational institutions side.
Students: Auto or cycle-rickshaw from Exit B to reach Ambedkar Medical College and City College.
Commuters: Two-wheeler parking available for park-and-ride.
Crowd & Peak Hours
Morning rush: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Moderate to High). Students and commuters from west Bangalore
Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Moderate). Return commuters and students
Off-peak: 11 AM - 4 PM (Low to Moderate). Quieter station with steady trickle of passengers
Weekends: Low. Reduced footfall on weekends
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the timings of Magadi Road Metro Station?
Magadi Road Metro Station trains run from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Tuesday–Saturday; Mondays start earlier at ~4:15 AM). Sunday first train is at 7:00 AM. Magadi Road is on the Purple Line, opened April 2016.
How do I get to Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College from Magadi Road Metro Station?
Take Exit B and walk 700m (about 9 minutes) or take an auto. Bangalore City College is also reachable from Exit B at 900m (11 minutes walk).
Is there a bus stand near Magadi Road Metro Station?
Yes. Magadi Road Bus Stand is just 100m from Exit A — a 2-minute walk. Bus 1 runs to Majestic every 10 minutes, Bus 18 goes to Rajajinagar, and Bus 229 connects to Kengeri.