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Sandal Soap Factory Metro Station on the Green Line takes its distinctive name from the iconic Karnataka Soap and Detergents Limited (KSDL) factory, home of the world-famous Mysore Sandal Soap, located just 500 metres away. Situated on Chord Road in Rajajinagar, the station serves industrial workers, residents of this heritage area, and commuters travelling towards the Indian Institute of Science campus. It's one of the few metro stations in India named after a heritage industrial landmark.
| Station Code | SSF |
| 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 | Limited |
| Daily Footfall | ~20,000 |
| Nearest Landmark | Karnataka Soap & Detergents Limited - KSDL (500m) |
| Address | Chord Road, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560010 |
Sandal Soap Factory metro station operates from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 7:00 AM on Sundays. It is on the Green Line in Rajajinagar, opened in March 2014, and serves about 20,000 daily passengers.
The station is named after the Karnataka Soap and Detergents Limited (KSDL) factory located about 500 m away — home of the famous Mysore Sandal Soap, produced there since 1916. It is one of the few metro stations in India named after a heritage industrial landmark.
Sandal Soap Factory is one of the closest metro stations to the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), which is about 2.5 km away — an auto ride is recommended over the 30-minute walk. The station also serves Rajajinagar Industrial Town (700 m) and the ESI Hospital (1.2 km).