Kengeri Metro Station: Directions, Gates, Lines, Timings, Facilities

At the western edge of Bengaluru’s steady metro movement, Kengeri Metro Station feels like a calm doorway into the city. The area around it carries a different rhythm from MG Road or Majestic — wider roads, residential pockets, students, office-goers, buses, autos, and people moving between old Bengaluru and the growing western suburbs.

For passengers from Kengeri, Kengeri Satellite Town, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Mysuru Road, Challaghatta and nearby localities, this station has become an important daily travel point. Kengeri Metro Station is part of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Purple Line, which connects the western side of the city with central and eastern Bengaluru. It is an elevated station operated by BMRCL, with station code KGIT.

Quick Overview of Kengeri Metro Station

Kengeri Metro Station Lines

Kengeri Metro Station is located on the Purple Line of Namma Metro. The Purple Line is Bengaluru’s major east-west metro corridor, running between Whitefield (Kadugodi) and Challaghatta. It passes through important stations such as KR Puram, Indiranagar, MG Road, Cubbon Park, Majestic, Vijayanagar, Mysuru Road and Kengeri.

From Kengeri, passengers can travel directly towards Majestic, MG Road, Indiranagar, KR Puram and Whitefield. In the other direction, trains go towards Challaghatta. For changing to the Green Line, passengers can use Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic.

The nearby stations are Kengeri Bus Terminal on one side and Challaghatta on the other side. Platform 1 is generally for trains towards Whitefield, while Platform 2 is for trains towards Challaghatta.

How to Reach Kengeri Metro Station

Kengeri is easy to reach from many parts of Bengaluru because it lies on the Purple Line.

From Majestic, take the Purple Line towards Challaghatta and get down at Kengeri.

From MG Road, board the Purple Line towards Challaghatta. Kengeri comes directly on the same route.

From Whitefield or KR Puram, take the Purple Line towards Challaghatta and get down at Kengeri.

From Indiranagar, take the Purple Line towards Challaghatta. No line change is needed.

From Mysuru Road, take the Purple Line towards Challaghatta and get down at Kengeri.

From Green Line stations, change at Majestic and take the Purple Line towards Challaghatta.

Kengeri Metro Station Gates

Kengeri Metro Station has two main entry and exit points. These exits connect passengers to the Challaghatta side, Kengeri Police Station side and nearby local roads. Station information lists Entry/Exit Point A towards Challaghatta and Entry/Exit Point B towards Kengeri Police Station.

For Challaghatta side, Gate A is useful. For Kengeri Police Station and nearby Kengeri local areas, Gate B is better. Since local buses, autos and cabs are available around the station area, passengers should check the exit board before leaving.

Kengeri Metro Station Timings

Kengeri Metro Station generally operates from early morning to late night. Some metro route guides show operating hours around 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM, but exact first and last train timings can change by direction, day and BMRCL schedule.

A train towards Whitefield may have a different last timing from a train towards Challaghatta. For accurate timing, passengers should check the official BMRCL app, Namma Metro updates, station display boards or journey planner before travelling early morning or late night.

Facilities at Kengeri Metro Station

Kengeri Metro Station has the main facilities needed for daily commuters. These include ticket counters, smart card support, QR ticketing, lifts, escalators, staircases, security checking, CCTV monitoring and direction boards.

The station also has parking availability, and several station guides mention facilities such as toilets, wheelchair accessibility and paid parking for commuters.

Because Kengeri serves residential and suburban areas, many passengers use it for daily office travel, college travel and city-centre access. During peak hours, the station can become busy, especially near ticketing areas, exits and auto stands.

Nearby Places from Kengeri Metro Station

Kengeri Metro Station is useful for passengers travelling to western Bengaluru localities and Mysuru Road-side areas.

Some important nearby places include:

• Kengeri Satellite Town
• Kengeri Police Station
• Mysuru Road
• BSM Extension
• Kengeri Bus Terminal side
• Challaghatta side
• Rajarajeshwari Nagar side
• Global Village Tech Park side
• Bangalore University side
• Ullal side
• Nagarbhavi side

FAQs — Kengeri Metro Station

Q: Which metro line is available at Kengeri Metro Station?

A: Kengeri Metro Station is on the Purple Line of Namma Metro. It connects directly with Majestic, MG Road, Indiranagar, KR Puram, Whitefield and Challaghatta.

Q: Which gate is best for Kengeri Police Station?

A: Gate B is useful for Kengeri Police Station side and nearby local areas.

Q: Can I reach Majestic from Kengeri Metro Station?

A: Yes. Take the Purple Line towards Whitefield and get down at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic. No line change is required.

Q: Is parking available at Kengeri Metro Station?

A: Yes. Kengeri Metro Station has parking availability, though passengers should check current space and charges at the station before leaving their vehicle.