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

There is a quiet kind of magic on Kanakapura Road every morning. The air still carries the faint scent of jasmine from flower vendors, temple bells drift from the famous Sri Banashankari Amma Temple side, and then the green metro glides in above the road — calm, quick and perfectly on time. Below, Bengaluru is already awake with buses, autos, office traffic, students and small shops opening for the day.

Banashankari Metro Station is more than a halt on the Green Line. It is where old Bengaluru and new Bengaluru meet without making too much noise. A college student boards with notes in hand, an office-goer escapes the traffic crawl, and a devotee heading towards the temple finds the journey easier than before. Located in the Sarbandapalya area, Banashankari is an elevated station on Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Green Line and has been open to passengers since June 18, 2017.

Quick Overview of Banashankari Metro Station

Banashankari Metro Station Lines

Banashankari Metro Station is located on the Green Line of Namma Metro. This line is Bengaluru’s north-south metro corridor and currently connects Madavara in the north-west with Silk Institute in the south. It passes through important stations such as Yeshwanthpur, Mantri Square Sampige Road, Majestic, Chickpete, KR Market, Lalbagh, South End Circle, Jayanagar, Banashankari and JP Nagar.

From Banashankari, passengers can travel towards Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road, Jayanagar, Lalbagh, Majestic, Yeshwanthpur and Madavara on one side. In the other direction, trains go towards Jaya Prakash Nagar, Yelachenahalli, Konanakunte Cross, Thalaghattapura and Silk Institute. The nearby stations are Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road and Jaya Prakash Nagar.

How to Reach Banashankari Metro Station

Banashankari is easy to reach from different parts of Bengaluru because it lies on the main Green Line.

From Majestic, take the Green Line towards Silk Institute and get down at Banashankari. No line change is needed.

From Yeshwanthpur, board the Green Line towards Silk Institute. Banashankari comes directly on the same route.

From Jayanagar, take the Green Line towards Silk Institute. Banashankari is close and convenient from this side.

From JP Nagar, take the Green Line towards Madavara and get down at Banashankari.

From Silk Institute, board the Green Line towards Madavara. Banashankari comes on the same line.

From MG Road or Indiranagar, take the Purple Line to Majestic, then change to the Green Line towards Silk Institute.

Banashankari Metro Station Gates

Banashankari Metro Station has four entry and exit points. These gates help passengers reach the bus stop side, Kanakapura Road side, local roads and nearby neighbourhoods. Station guides list Gate A, Gate B, Gate C and Gate D, with Gate D near Banashankari bus stop and Gate A useful for crossing towards the other side of the road.

For Banashankari bus stop and TTMC side, Gate D is usually useful. For crossing towards the other side of the road, Gate A can help. Since the junction is busy, checking the station exit board before leaving is always better.

Banashankari Metro Station Timings

Banashankari Metro Station generally operates from early morning to late night. Station timing guides list the first train from Platform 1 towards the northbound side around 5:14 AM, while Platform 2 towards Silk Institute starts around 5:42 AM. Last train timings are listed around 11:14 PM for Platform 1 and 11:42 PM for Platform 2.

Timings can change due to weekdays, weekends, holidays or operational reasons. For accurate timing, passengers should check the official BMRCL app, Namma Metro updates, journey planner or station display boards before travelling very early or late at night.

Facilities at Banashankari Metro Station

Banashankari Metro Station has the main facilities needed by daily passengers. These include ticketing support, smart card recharge, lifts, staircases, CCTV surveillance, security checking, passenger signage and accessibility support. Some station information sources also list parking and Divyang-friendly access at the station.

The station is also useful because of its connection with the Banashankari TTMC bus hub, which helps passengers continue their journey by bus or local transport. During morning and evening rush hours, the area around the station can become crowded, so keeping your ticket, QR code or metro card ready saves time.

Nearby Places from Banashankari Metro Station

Banashankari Metro Station is useful for temple visits, college travel, local shopping, bus connectivity and daily office movement.

Some important nearby places include:

• Banashankari Amma Temple
• Banashankari TTMC
• Kanakapura Road
• Sarbandapalya
• Jaya Prakash Nagar
• Jayanagar side
• Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road side
• Kumaraswamy Layout side
• Basavanagudi side
• Yelachenahalli side
• JP Nagar side
• Local markets and bus stops around Banashankari

FAQs — Banashankari Metro Station

Q1. Which metro line is available at Banashankari Metro Station?

Banashankari Metro Station is on the Green Line of Namma Metro. It connects directly with Majestic, Jayanagar, Yeshwanthpur, Madavara, JP Nagar and Silk Institute.

Q2. Which gate is best for Banashankari bus stop?

Gate D is usually useful for Banashankari bus stop and TTMC side.

Q3. Can I reach Majestic from Banashankari Metro Station?

Yes. Take the Green Line towards Madavara and get down at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic. No line change is required.

Q4. Is parking available at Banashankari Metro Station?

Yes. Some station guides list parking availability at Banashankari Metro Station, along with lifts and accessibility support. Passengers should check current parking space and charges at the station before leaving their vehicle.