Bangalore Metro Map: How to Use Bengaluru Metro and Public Transport from the South

The Bangalore metro map is a schematic guide to Namma Metro’s corridors, rather than a street map. BMRCL says the network operates over 96.10 km of route. Its east–west corridor runs from Whitefield Metro Station to Challaghatta Terminal, and its north–south corridor runs from Madavara to Silk Institute.

Start by locating the station nearest your destination, then trace the line back towards your starting area. If the route calls for a change between corridors, use the map’s interchange markings to identify where to switch. Keep the map open while you plan, but check BMRCL’s official timings page separately: train times may change in line with planned activities.

Namma Metro is operated by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, a joint venture of the central and Karnataka state governments. That makes BMRCL’s own route map, timings and ticketing information the practical sources to consult when planning a journey.

Central Silk Board and Bommanahalli are two south Bengaluru station names to look for when planning a metro journey from this part of the city.

BTM Layout is another local transit point; its location on your intended journey is worth checking against the official map before choosing a station.

For a trip that combines public transport with a visit to Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, check the station and route that best match your entry point and onward plans.

BMRCL offers single-journey tokens, contactless smart cards and QR-code-based tickets. The right format depends on how you plan to travel: a token suits a single journey, while a smart card or QR ticket can serve as an alternative for repeat or planned trips.

BMRCL sets the smart-card price at ₹50, separate from the travel value loaded onto it, and says smart-card users receive a 5% discount on token fares. Stored value can be topped up in multiples of ₹50, up to ₹3,000, using the Namma Metro, Paytm or Amazon Pay apps.

QR tickets are available through the Namma Metro app and WhatsApp, as well as Paytm and Yatra. BMRCL lists WhatsApp number 81055-56677 for its ticketing chatbot. A QR ticket can be cancelled before you enter the AFC gate; refunds for cancelled tickets are returned to the original account within 7 days.

If you are considering an unlimited-travel pass, compare its duration and payment method with the journeys you expect to make:

• 1-day pass: ₹300 on a smart card, including a ₹50 deposit, or ₹250 on mobile QR.
• 3-day pass: ₹600 on a smart card, including a ₹50 deposit, or ₹550 on mobile QR.
• 5-day pass: ₹900 on a smart card, including a ₹50 deposit, or ₹850 on mobile QR.

Allow enough time to leave the paid area: BMRCL’s fare rules allow up to 20 minutes at the station where you entered, or 120 minutes at other stations. Excess time is charged at ₹50 per hour, up to ₹100. The maximum permitted luggage dimensions are 60 cm × 45 cm × 25 cm per person.

For central Bengaluru, use the route map to identify a metro connection from the south, then check the timings page and ticket options before setting out.

The map can help you plan a public-transport trip, but the exact station sequence depends on your destination. Central Silk Board is about a 44-minute walk from Hotel Pearl Inn, a useful detail when comparing ways to reach the station.

If you are arriving by air before continuing into south Bengaluru, the journey from Kempegowda International Airport to south Bengaluru is another part of the trip to plan.

Before you go: Ticket details and train timings can change, so check the official site before you go.