Whitefield Metro Station - Purple Line Eastern Terminal, Bangalore IT Hub
Train times
Times are BMRCL's published schedule; check the full timetable on holidays.
Exits
Exit A — Whitefield Main Road, Forum Shantiniketan Mall side
Forum Shantiniketan Mall (500m), VR Bengaluru (1km)
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator, Feeder bus bay
Exit B — ITPL Main Road side
ITPL (2km), Brigade Tech Gardens (1.5km)
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator, Auto stand
Exit C — Park & Ride Facility
Multi-level parking, Bike parking
Direct elevator access to parking
On the Purple Line
- Whitefield
- Hopefarm Channasandra
- Kadugodi Tree Park
- 15 stations
- MG Road
- 3 stations
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda StationChange for Green Line
- 13 stations
- Challghatta
Station details
Whitefield Metro Station is the eastern terminal of the Purple Line, serving Bangalore's largest IT hub. With park-and-ride facilities, feeder bus services, and proximity to major tech parks and malls, it's a crucial station for thousands of IT professionals and residents of East Bangalore.
- Type
- Terminal Station
- Platforms
- 2 (Island platform)
- Daily Footfall
- ~80,000
- Park & Ride
- 500+ cars capacity
- Distance to ITPL
- 2 km
- Feeder Bus
- Available
- Opened
- October 2022
- Facilities
- Parking Park & Ride facility
- Elevator
- Escalator
- Restroom Free
- Wheelchair access
- Ticket counters
- Customer service Ground floor
- ATM Ground floor concourse
- Shops
- Wi-Fi
- Address
- Whitefield Main Road, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066 · Open in Google Maps
Getting around
Auto & cab options
3
- Availability: Very High
- Prepaid auto to ITPL ₹80-100; Many share autos to tech parks
- Ola/Uber: High availability, 1-2 min wait
Tips for Whitefield station
5
- First-time visitor: Terminal station - all trains go towards city. Use Park & Ride if driving. Download metro app for live updates.
- Shopping: Three major malls within walking distance. Forum Shantiniketan closest and most popular.
- Office: Check for company shuttles from metro. Feeder buses run during peak hours. Many share autos to tech parks.
- Food & dining: Mall food courts for quick bites. Explore Whitefield Main Road for cafes and restaurants.
- Parking: Book monthly pass if regular commuter. Parking fills up by 8:30 AM on weekdays.
Crowd & peak hours
4
- Morning rush: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Extremely High). Tech park employees rush hour - arrive early or after 9:30 AM
- Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (Extremely High). Stagger your departure from office to avoid crowd
- Off-peak: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Low to Moderate). Best time for shopping or non-office visits
- Weekends: High (mall visitors). Parking fills up by noon on weekends
Places near Whitefield Metro Station
Hotels & Stays near Whitefield
2
5-star luxury
4-star business
Restaurants & Cafes near Whitefield
2
Cuisine: Microbrewery & European · ₹₹₹ · Popular: Jazz nights, Craft beers
Cuisine: Multi-cuisine · ₹₹
Shopping & Markets near Whitefield
3
Large mall with multiplex, food court, and brand stores
Known for: PVR Cinemas, Food Court, Lifestyle stores · Hours: 10 AM - 10 PM
Premium mall with luxury brands and experiences
Known for: Black Box Theatre, Sky Deck, International brands · Hours: 11 AM - 11 PM
Family shopping destination
Known for: Hypermarket, Entertainment zone, Restaurants
Offices & Business near Whitefield
3
IT Park
Tech Park
IT Complex
Area guide
Modern tech hub with glass-fronted offices, upscale apartments, malls, and international restaurants. Cosmopolitan area with significant expat population.
Whitefield transformed from a quiet Anglo-Indian settlement to Bangalore's premier IT hub. The area was established in 1882 and has seen explosive growth since the late 1990s with the IT boom.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Whitefield to MG Road or Majestic take by metro?
Whitefield (Kadugodi) is the eastern terminus of the Purple Line, so it is a single direct ride into the city with no line change. It is about 45 minutes to MG Road and roughly 55 minutes to Majestic (Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, the interchange for the Green Line). Trains run every few minutes in the morning and evening peaks — check your exact fare and time on our fare calculator.
What are the first and last metro timings at Whitefield Station?
The first train is at 5:00 AM (7:00 AM on Sundays); the last departure is around 10:45 PM. Whitefield is the eastern terminus of the Purple Line.
Is parking available at Whitefield metro station?
Yes — a large Park & Ride facility with capacity for 500+ cars (₹30/day) and 1,000+ two-wheelers (₹15/day), accessible via Exit C. A monthly pass (around ₹500) is available for regular commuters.
How do I reach ITPL from Whitefield metro station?
Exit B leads towards ITPL Main Road, about 2km away. Feeder buses (route F1) run to ITPL, SAP Labs and the EPIP Zone during peak hours (7-10 AM, 5-8 PM); autos are also available (roughly ₹80-100 prepaid).