Yeshwanthpur Metro Station - Key Interchange for Railway and Metro in North Bangalore
Green Line
Yeshwanthpur Metro Station on the Green Line is one of Bangalore's most significant transport interchange points, located just 500 metres from the major Yeshwanthpur Railway Station on Tumkur Road. The station serves a diverse crowd of railway passengers, market traders from the APMC yard, office workers, and shoppers heading to Orion Mall at Brigade Gateway. With a daily footfall of around 40,000 passengers, it is one of the busiest stations on the Green Line and a key node in North Bangalore's transport network.
Exit A — Yeshwanthpur Railway Station side
Railway Station Main Entrance (500m), APMC Yard
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Exit B — Tumkur Road, Market side
Yeshwanthpur Market, Bus Stand
Escalator, Stairs, Elevator
Area Guide
Busy commercial and transport hub with a mix of wholesale markets, railway connectivity, and emerging retail developments.
Yeshwanthpur developed around the railway station established in the early 1900s. The area grew as a major agricultural trading center with the APMC yard.
Nearby Places
Yeshwanthpur Railway Station — 500m (7-8 mins)
Yeshwanthpur Bus Terminal — 300m (5 mins)
Orion Mall — 1.5km (20 mins or take auto)
APMC Yard (Agricultural Market) — 800m (10 mins)
Yeshwanthpur Market — 200m (3 mins)
Yeshwanthpur Industrial Area — 1km
Local market eateries — 200m
Bus Connections from Yeshwanthpur
Route 252 → Majestic (Every 15 mins)
Route 271 → Electronic City (Every 30 mins)
Route 28 → Banashankari (Every 20 mins)
Auto & Cab Options
Availability: High
Fixed rate to railway station ₹30-40; Use meter for other destinations
Ola/Uber: 3-5 min wait
Tips for Yeshwanthpur Station
First-time visitor: Exit A for railway station, Exit B for market. Area can be chaotic - follow signs carefully.
Shopping: APMC yard for wholesale vegetables (early morning). Orion Mall for retail shopping (take auto).
Railway: Allow extra time during train arrival/departure times. Porters available at railway station.
Food & dining: Local eateries near market for authentic Karnataka meals. Mall food court for variety.
Crowd & Peak Hours
Morning rush: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (Very High). Railway passengers add to regular office crowd
Evening rush: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Very High). Both office and market crowd
Off-peak: 11 AM - 4 PM (Moderate). Good time to visit market
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the first metro leave from Yeshwanthpur Station?
The first metro from Yeshwanthpur 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. Yeshwanthpur is on the Green Line.
How do I reach Yeshwanthpur Railway Station from the metro?
Use Exit A, which leads directly to the Yeshwanthpur Railway Station side, about 500m (7–8 minute walk). Use the subway to cross Tumkur Road safely, and buy your return metro token before heading to the railway station to avoid queues.
How far is Orion Mall from Yeshwanthpur Metro Station?
Orion Mall at Brigade Gateway is about 1.5km from the station, roughly a 20-minute walk or a short auto ride. It has PVR Cinemas, a food court, and multiple brand outlets.