Seetharamapalya Metro Station - Purple Line, Whitefield IT Corridor
Purple Line
Seetharamapalya Metro Station on the Purple Line serves the Whitefield IT corridor, providing metro access to employees of ITPL, KIADB Export Promotion Industrial Area, and Global Technology Park. Opened in October 2022 as part of the Whitefield extension, the elevated station has transformed the commute for thousands of IT professionals and residents in this eastern Bangalore tech hub.
Exit A — ITPL Main Road
ITPL Tech Park (1.2km), KIADB Export Promotion Industrial Area (1km)
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Exit B — Seetharamapalya Main Road
Graphite India (1.5km), Global Technology Park (1.8km), Residential areas
Stairs, Elevator
Area Guide
Mixed residential and IT corridor area. Close proximity to ITPL makes it popular with IT professionals. Rapid development with new apartments and amenities.
Seetharamapalya is a residential locality adjacent to the booming Whitefield IT corridor. The metro station opened in October 2022 as part of the Purple Line extension to Whitefield, transforming commute options for thousands of IT professionals.
Nearby Places
ITPL (International Tech Park Bangalore) — 1.2km (15 mins)
KIADB Export Promotion Industrial Area — 1km (13 mins)
Graphite India Limited — 1.5km
Global Technology Park — 1.8km
Local Markets - Seetharamapalya — 300-500m (4-7 mins)
International School - Whitefield Area — 1-2km
ITPL Food Court — 1.2km
Local Darshinis — 300-500m
Auto & Cab Options
Availability: Moderate to High
Autos and cabs readily available to ITPL, Global Tech Park and surrounding offices
Ola/Uber: 3-5 min wait
Tips for Seetharamapalya Station
First-time visitor: Exit A for ITPL direction. Exit B for Seetharamapalya residential area. Auto/cab for the last mile to ITPL.
It_workers: Fastest way to commute to central Bangalore or the airport side. Direct metro to Majestic is about 45-50 mins.
Itpl: Shuttle or auto from Exit A to reach ITPL; 10-15 min journey.
Parking: Two-wheeler parking available for employees living nearby who prefer metro for longer routes.
Crowd & Peak Hours
Morning rush: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (High). IT professionals boarding for city-bound commute; autos to ITPL busy
Evening rush: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (High). Returning IT workers; book Ola/Uber in advance
Off-peak: 11 AM - 4 PM (Low to Moderate). Quieter; good for travel to Whitefield area
Weekends: Low. IT offices closed; mostly residential commuters
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the first metro leave from Seetharamapalya Station?
The first metro from Seetharamapalya 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. Seetharamapalya is on the Purple Line.
Which exit leads to ITPL from Seetharamapalya Metro?
Exit A leads to ITPL Main Road, about 1.2km from ITPL Tech Park. Autos and office shuttles are available near Exit A for the last-mile stretch to ITPL and the Global Technology Park.
Is there parking at Seetharamapalya Metro Station?
Yes, two-wheeler parking with capacity for 100+ vehicles is available near Exit B, useful for residents living nearby who prefer the metro for longer commutes into the city.
