Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru: Directions, Gates, Lines, Timings, Facilities

Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru, also written as Baiyyappanahalli Metro Station, is an important Purple Line station of Namma Metro. It serves Baiyappanahalli, Sadanandanagar, NGEF Layout, Bennigana Halli, Old Madras Road side and nearby East Bengaluru areas. It is useful for daily office passengers, students, railway passengers and people travelling towards Indiranagar, MG Road, Majestic, Kengeri, Challaghatta, KR Pura and Whitefield side.

The station is located at NGEF Main Road, Sadanandanagar, Bennigana Halli, Bengaluru. It is an at-grade station on the Purple Line and has station code BYPH. Baiyappanahalli was one of the first stations opened to the public in October 2011 and served as the eastern terminal of the Purple Line until the extension towards Whitefield opened in October 2023.

Quick Overview of Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru

Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru Lines

Baiyappanahalli Metro Station is served by the Purple Line of Namma Metro. The Purple Line is Bengaluru Metro’s east-west corridor and currently connects Whitefield / Kadugodi with Challaghatta. Baiyappanahalli lies between Benniganahalli and Swami Vivekananda Road on this line.

From Baiyappanahalli, passengers can travel towards Swami Vivekananda Road, Indiranagar, Halasuru, Trinity, MG Road, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station Central College, Majestic, City Railway Station, Vijayanagar, Attiguppe, Mysuru Road, Kengeri and Challaghatta.

In the opposite direction, trains go towards Benniganahalli, KR Pura, Garudacharpalya, Hoodi, Seetharamapalya, Kundalahalli, Nallurhalli, Sri Sathya Sai Hospital, Pattandur Agrahara and Whitefield / Kadugodi.

For Green Line connectivity, passengers can change at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic. For railway-side movement, Baiyappanahalli is also useful because Baiyappanahalli Railway Station is nearby, and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal is also in the larger Baiyappanahalli area.

How to Reach Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru

From Majestic, take the Purple Line towards Whitefield / Kadugodi and get down at Baiyappanahalli. This is a direct route and passes through important central Bengaluru stations such as Central College, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park, MG Road, Trinity, Halasuru, Indiranagar and Swami Vivekananda Road.

From MG Road, take the Purple Line towards Whitefield / Kadugodi. Baiyappanahalli comes after Trinity, Halasuru, Indiranagar and Swami Vivekananda Road side.

From Indiranagar, take the Purple Line towards Whitefield / Kadugodi. The train passes through Swami Vivekananda Road before reaching Baiyappanahalli.

From Whitefield / Kadugodi, take the Purple Line towards Challaghatta and get down at Baiyappanahalli. The route passes through Pattandur Agrahara, Sri Sathya Sai Hospital, Kundalahalli, Hoodi, KR Pura and Benniganahalli side.

From Challaghatta or Kengeri side, take the Purple Line towards Whitefield / Kadugodi and get down at Baiyappanahalli. This is a direct route, but it is a longer journey across the city.

From Baiyappanahalli Railway Station, passengers can use local access towards the metro station. People carrying luggage should keep extra time for walking, road crossing and station entry.

Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru Gates

Baiyappanahalli Metro Station has entry and exit points serving Baiyappanahalli local area, HAL-side movement and Indiranagar-side access. A station guide lists Gate A for Baiyappanahalli, Gate B for HAL side and Gate C for Indiranagar side.

For Baiyappanahalli local roads and nearby residential areas, Gate A is useful. For HAL-side movement, Gate B is better. For passengers moving towards Indiranagar side, Gate C can be useful depending on the exact destination.

Passengers should check station signboards before exiting because the station area connects metro, local roads and railway-side movement. Choosing the correct gate can save walking time, especially during office hours or when carrying bags.

Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru Timings

Baiyappanahalli Metro Station generally operates from early morning to late night. One station guide lists Baiyappanahalli first train around 5:26 AM towards Challaghatta and around 5:46 AM towards Whitefield / Kadugodi, with last train references around 11:11 PM and 11:51 PM depending on direction.

Bengaluru Metro timing can vary by weekday, Sunday, public holiday and special event. Recent timing summaries mention that Purple and Green Line services generally start earlier on weekdays, while Sunday services usually start later.

For accurate first and last train timing, passengers should check the BMRCL / Namma Metro app, official announcements, station display boards or live station information before travelling very early or late at night.

Facilities at Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru

Baiyappanahalli Metro Station has regular Namma Metro facilities such as ticket counters, smart card support, automatic fare gates, security checking, CCTV monitoring, station staff, route maps, platform signboards and public announcement support.

The station is listed with paid parking, bicycle parking and accessibility support. A station guide also lists facilities such as parking, lift, ATM, food court, retail and washroom at Baiyappanahalli Metro Station.

Baiyappanahalli is also important for metro operations because facilities such as depot and operational offices are located near the station area. Because the station connects local commuters, railway passengers and office travellers, crowd movement can be higher during morning and evening peak hours.

Nearby Places from Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru

Baiyappanahalli Metro Station is useful for metro travel, railway access, office movement and East Bengaluru connectivity.

Some important nearby places include:

• Baiyappanahalli Railway Station
• NGEF Layout
• Sadanandanagar
• Bennigana Halli
• Old Madras Road side
• Swami Vivekananda Road side
• Indiranagar route side
• KR Pura route side
• Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal side
• Byappanahalli Metro Depot side
• Local residential areas
• Nearby offices and small commercial points
• Local bus and auto points

Passengers travelling to Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, KR Pura, Indiranagar or exact residential lanes should check the last-mile route before exiting, because some destinations may need auto, cab, bus or a short walk from the station.

FAQs — Baiyappanahalli Metro Station Bengaluru

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

A: Baiyappanahalli Metro Station is on the Purple Line of Namma Metro.

Q2. Which are the nearby metro stations to Baiyappanahalli?

A: The nearby metro stations are Swami Vivekananda Road and Benniganahalli.

Q3. Is Baiyappanahalli Metro Station a terminal station?

A: No. It was earlier a terminal station, but after the Purple Line extension, trains now continue towards Whitefield / Kadugodi on one side and Challaghatta on the other side.

Q4. Is parking available at Baiyappanahalli Metro Station?

A: Yes. Paid parking is listed at Baiyappanahalli Metro Station.