Mantri Square Sampige Road Metro Station - Shopping & Transit Hub
Green Line
Mantri Square Sampige Road Metro Station serves Malleshwaram and Seshadripuram areas, featuring unique direct bridge access to one of India's largest malls. Built through public-private partnership, it combines transit with shopping convenience. The elevated station provides easy access to traditional Malleshwaram's eateries, temples, and educational institutions while connecting to modern retail.
Station Details
Station Code
SPGD
Line
Green Line
Station Type
Elevated
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
Available (via mall)
Daily Footfall
~40,000
Address
Platform Road, Jai Bheema Nagar, Seshadripuram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560003
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Exits & Entrances
Exit A (Main Exit) — Platform Road, towards Seshadripuram
Mantri Green Apartments (300m), Sampige Theatre (400m)
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Exit B (Mall Bridge) — Direct bridge to Mantri Square Mall 1st floor
Mantri Square Mall (direct connection)
Covered bridge, inaugurated Aug 20, 2014
Exit C — Towards Malleshwaram 18th Cross
Sheshadripuram College (450m)
Stairs
Area Guide
Traditional Brahmin neighborhood transforming into modern commercial hub. Mix of old residential areas and new developments. Home to educational institutions and shopping complexes.
Malleshwaram was planned in 1889 after the plague of 1898, developed as a suburb in 1892. The station area was formerly village of Ranganatha Palya. Station renamed from Sampige Road after PPP agreement with Mantri Developers.
Nearby Places
Mantri Square Mall — 0m (Direct bridge connection) (1 min via bridge)
Orion Mall — 3.5km
Commercial Street — 4km
Sheshadripuram College — 450m (6 mins)
Karnataka State Education Boards — 1km (12 mins)
Mysore Education Society — 1.2km (15 mins)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) — 3km
Kadu Malleshwara Temple — 1.5km (18 mins)
Auto & Cab Options
Availability: Excellent
Tips for Mantri Square Sampige Road Station
First-time visitor: Use Exit B (bridge) for direct mall access. Exit A for street level. Buy return ticket to avoid mall crowd queues.
Shopping: Mall opens at 10 AM. Weekday mornings best for peaceful shopping. Food court on top floor. Direct metro access means no road crossing.
Food & dining: Don't miss CTR's dosa (15 min walk) or Veena Stores breakfast. Mall food court has 20+ options. New Krishna Bhavan for traditional meals.
Students: Many colleges nearby. Station less crowded than Majestic for city access. Good connectivity to educational hubs.
Parking: Use mall parking if driving - well connected to metro. Bike parking limited at station, use mall facilities.
Crowd & Peak Hours
Morning rush: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (High). Use rear coaches for easier boarding
Off-peak: 11 AM - 4 PM, After 9 PM (Moderate). Best time for shopping
Weekends: Very high all day. Arrive early or after 8 PM for comfortable shopping
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there direct access from the metro to Mantri Square Mall?
Yes. Exit B is a dedicated skywalk bridge that lands you directly on the 1st floor of Mantri Square Mall — one of India's largest malls at 1 million sq ft. It is the only station on Namma Metro with a direct interior connection to a shopping mall.
What time does the first metro leave from Mantri Square Sampige Road Station?
The first metro departs at 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. Mantri Square Sampige Road is on the Green Line and opened on 1 March 2014. It was previously named simply 'Sampige Road' before Mantri Developers acquired naming rights.
Which exit should I use for Malleshwaram from this station?
Use Exit C — it leads towards Malleshwaram 18th Cross and Sheshadripuram College (about 450m). Exit A opens onto Platform Road towards Seshadripuram, past Mantri Green Apartments and Sampige Theatre. For the mall itself, use Exit B (direct 1st-floor bridge).
