Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station - Majestic Metro Interchange, Bangalore
Purple Line
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) is the busiest metro station in Bangalore, serving as the only interchange between Purple and Green lines. Integrated with Kempegowda Bus Station and having walkable access to KSR Railway Station, it's the city's primary transport hub handling over 200,000 passengers daily. The underground station connects seamlessly to Karnataka's largest bus terminal with interstate and city bus services.
Station Details
Station Code
KSM/MJT
Line
Purple Line (Interchange: Purple + Green)
Platforms
4 (2 Purple + 2 Green)
First Train
5:00 AM Tue–Sat, ~4:15 AM Mon (Sun 7:00 AM)
Last Train
11:00 PM
Parking
Limited
Daily Footfall
~200,000+
Nearest Landmark
Kempegowda Bus Station (Connected)
Address
Kempegowda Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560009
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Exits & Entrances
Exit A — Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) Platform 1-10
KSRTC Bus Stand, BMTC Main Terminal
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Exit B — KSR Railway Station Side
Railway Station Main Entrance (400m), Railway Booking Counter
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Exit C — Gandhi Nagar, Anand Rao Circle Road
Gandhi Bazaar, Cotton Market, Hardware shops
Stairs, Elevator
Exit D — Kempegowda Bus Station Platform 11-20
Interstate Bus Terminal, Prepaid Auto Stand
Escalator, Stairs
Area Guide
24/7 bustling transport hub with a mix of interstate travelers, daily commuters, and traders. The area never sleeps with continuous movement of buses, trains, and people.
Kempegowda Bus Station, popularly known as Majestic, has been Bangalore's transport heart since the 1960s. Named after the founder of Bangalore, this area transformed from a royal garden to the city's busiest transport hub.
Nearby Places
Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) — Connected (Direct access)
KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station — 400m (5-7 mins via Exit B)
Gandhi Bazaar — 300m (5 mins via Exit C)
Chickpet Market — 1.2km (15 mins)
Hotel Bangalore International — 200m
Mayura Hotel — 300m
The Paul Bangalore — 2km
Majestic Food Street — Adjacent
Auto & Cab Options
Availability: Very High
Use prepaid counter for fixed rates; Avoid touts offering flat rates
Ola/Uber: 2-3 min wait
Tips for Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station
First-time visitor: This is the interchange station between Purple and Green lines. Look for color-coded signs. Buy return token to save time. Download BMTC app for bus routes.
Interchange: Allow 5-7 mins for line change. Follow Purple/Green arrows. Elevators available for luggage/elderly.
Shopping: Exit C leads to wholesale markets - great for bulk shopping but very crowded. Bargaining expected.
Food & dining: Multiple food options inside station. Street food outside is cheap but check hygiene. Platform shops good for packaged items.
Luggage: Locker facility available. Porters available at railway station side. Keep valuables safe in crowds.
Navigation: Station has 4 levels - take your time to read signs. Staff helpful with directions in Kannada/English/Hindi.
Crowd & Peak Hours
Morning rush: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Extremely High). Use Exit C/D for less crowd; Allow extra 10 mins for interchange
Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Extremely High). Keep right on escalators; Have exact change for token counter
Off-peak: 11 AM - 4 PM, After 9 PM (Moderate to High). Best time for luggage travel
Weekends: Very High (throughout day). Avoid 6-8 PM on Sundays due to returning weekend travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station the same as Majestic Metro?
Yes. Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (NMK) is Bengaluru's Majestic metro station — the only interchange point where the Purple Line and Green Line cross, located at the heart of Kempegowda Bus Terminal (Majestic).
What metro lines serve Nadaprabhu Kempegowda (Majestic) Station?
Both the Purple Line (Baiyyappanahalli to Challaghatta) and Green Line (Nagasandra to Silk Institute) serve this station. It is the sole interchange station in the current network where both lines meet, with 4 platforms (2 per line).
Can I walk to KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station from this metro station?
Yes. Exit B leads toward KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station (Majestic railway station) — approximately a 5–7 minute walk through the pedestrian subway. The metro station also directly connects to Kempegowda KSRTC Bus Terminal platforms via Exit A and Exit D.
