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Mysore Road Metro Station on the Purple Line serves as a key transit hub at the western Mysore Road corridor of Bangalore. Directly integrated with the Mysore Road Satellite Bus Stand, it enables seamless connections to KSRTC buses headed to Mysore, Mandya, and other southwest Karnataka destinations. The station also provides access to RV College of Engineering and Global Village Tech Park for daily commuters and students.
| Station Code | MYR |
| 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 | ~20,000 |
| Nearest Landmark | Mysore Road Satellite Bus Stand (Adjacent) |
| Address | Mysore Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560026 |
| Directions | View on Google Maps |
A mix of residential neighborhoods, educational institutions, and emerging commercial areas. The Mysore Road corridor has a more suburban feel compared to central Bangalore — wider roads, lower-rise buildings, and a pace that is noticeably less frantic than the city center. The area serves as a gateway for road travelers heading to Mysore, Mandya, Hassan, and Coorg.
Mysore Road (NH-275) is the historic highway connecting Bangalore to Mysore, the cultural capital of Karnataka. This road has carried travelers between the two cities for centuries — from royal processions of the Wodeyar dynasty to modern-day commuters. The satellite bus stand was established here to ease the enormous pressure on the main Kempegowda (Majestic) Bus Station in the city center, and it has become a critical transit hub for southwest Karnataka.
The Purple Line metro has transformed commuting for western Bangalore residents. Before metro, the daily Mysore Road traffic jam was notorious — bumper-to-bumper from Kengeri to Majestic during peak hours. Now thousands of commuters park at the station and ride metro into the city, saving 30-60 minutes each way. The station has also made Mysore day trips far easier — take metro to this station, catch a KSRTC bus, and avoid city traffic entirely.
Cuisine: Vegetarian South Indian · ₹₹
Must try: Thali meals, masala dosa, idli-vada, filter coffee
Hours: 7 AM - 10:30 PM
A well-known vegetarian restaurant chain. The thali here is generous and affordable — popular with both commuters and bus travelers.
Cuisine: Quick-service South Indian · ₹
Must try: Idli, dosa, coffee
Hours: 6 AM - 9 PM
Several darshinis along Mysore Road near the station — ideal for a quick, affordable meal before or after a bus journey.
The Mysore Road stretch near the station has numerous affordable restaurants catering to bus travelers, students, and local residents.
Cuisine: Multi-cuisine — South Indian, North Indian, biryani · ₹-₹₹
Hours: Various
Shops, supermarkets, and commercial establishments along both sides of Mysore Road
Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM
Growing commercial area in the residential suburb of Rajarajeshwari Nagar with local markets and retail stores
RR Nagar has a well-developed local market for daily needs, though serious shopping trips may require heading into central Bangalore via metro.
Residential layout near the station has small neighborhood parks with walking paths and children's play areas
Quieter alternative to main road for morning walks — accessible from Exit B.
Several neighborhood temples dot the Mysore Road area and surrounding residential colonies. The area has a traditional residential character with local temples that have served communities for decades.
Ask locals for directions to nearby temples — many are tucked away in residential streets.
One of Bangalore's top engineering institutions, established in 1963. Consistently ranked among the top 50 engineering colleges in India.
Premier Engineering College
Main campus of Bangalore University spread over 1,100 acres. One of the largest university campuses in India.
University campus
KSRTC satellite bus terminal serving south and southwest Karnataka. Established to reduce congestion at Majestic (Kempegowda) Bus Station.
For Mysore day trips, take an early morning KSRTC bus from here — cheaper and more comfortable than driving. Return buses run until 11 PM.
IT/ITES office campus on Mysore Road housing multiple technology companies
IT park
The first metro from Mysore Road Station 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. Mysore Road is on the Purple Line and opened in November 2015 — it was the Purple Line's western terminus until the Challaghatta extension opened.
Use Exit A — the KSRTC Mysore Road Satellite Bus Stand is adjacent to the metro station. It runs inter-city services to Mysuru, Mandya, Ramanagara and other south Karnataka destinations. Exit B leads towards RV College of Engineering Road (about 1km walk or a short auto ride).
Yes. Mysore Road Station has an organized parking area for two-wheelers and cars, useful for commuters who drive in from Rajarajeshwari Nagar / Kengeri and switch to metro. Autos are also plentiful outside both exits.