KR Puram Metro Station Bengaluru: Directions, Gates, Lines, Timings, Facilities

KR Puram Metro Station, also known as Krishnarajapura Metro Station, is an important station on Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Purple Line. It serves KR Puram, Tin Factory, Mahadevapura, Whitefield Road side, Old Madras Road side and nearby East Bengaluru areas. The station is useful for office commuters, railway passengers, students, local residents and people travelling towards Whitefield, Indiranagar, MG Road, Majestic, Kengeri and Challaghatta.

KR Puram is an elevated metro station on the Purple Line. It opened with the Whitefield–KR Puram section in March 2023, and later became part of the full operational Purple Line stretch from Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta. Public line information lists the Purple Line as a 37-station east–west corridor passing through Whitefield, Krishnarajapura, MG Road, Vidhana Soudha, Majestic, Vijayanagar and Kengeri.

Quick Overview of KR Puram Metro Station Bengaluru

Details	Information
Station Name	KR Puram Metro Station
Full Name	Krishnarajapura Metro Station
City	Bengaluru
State	Karnataka
Metro Network	Namma Metro / Bengaluru Metro
Line Available	Purple Line
Station Code	KRAM
Station Type	Elevated station
Platform Type	Side platforms
Nearby Stations	Benniganahalli and Singayyanapalya
Platform 1	Towards Whitefield / Kadugodi
Platform 2	Towards Challaghatta
Popular Nearby Places	KR Puram Railway Station, Tin Factory, Mahadevapura, Whitefield Main Road, Old Madras Road
Facilities	Ticketing, lift, washroom, Divyang-friendly access, railway connection, parking/last-mile options
General Timings	Early morning to late night; check BMRCL app/live boards for exact timing

KR Puram Metro Station Bengaluru Lines

KR Puram Metro Station is currently served by the Purple Line of Namma Metro. The Purple Line connects Whitefield (Kadugodi) in East Bengaluru with Challaghatta in West Bengaluru. It passes through major areas like KR Puram, Baiyappanahalli, Indiranagar, MG Road, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Majestic, Vijayanagar, Mysuru Road, Kengeri and Challaghatta.

From KR Puram, passengers can travel towards Singayyanapalya, Garudacharapalya, Hoodi, Kundalahalli, Nallurhalli, Pattandur Agrahara and Whitefield / Kadugodi on one side.

In the opposite direction, trains go towards Benniganahalli, Baiyappanahalli, Swami Vivekananda Road, Indiranagar, Halasuru, Trinity, MG Road, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Majestic, City Railway Station, Vijayanagar, Mysuru Road, Kengeri and Challaghatta.

KR Puram is also important for future connectivity because Bengaluru’s Blue Line is planned to connect Central Silk Board with KR Puram and then continue towards the airport side. Current public project information describes the Blue Line as an under-construction corridor with KR Puram as an interchange point with the Purple Line.

How to Reach KR Puram Metro Station Bengaluru

From Whitefield / Kadugodi, take the Purple Line towards Challaghatta and get down at KR Puram. This route is useful for passengers coming from Whitefield, Pattandur Agrahara, Kundalahalli, Hoodi and Mahadevapura side.

From Challaghatta, take the Purple Line towards Whitefield / Kadugodi and get down at KR Puram. This route passes through Kengeri, Mysuru Road, Vijayanagar, Majestic, Vidhana Soudha, MG Road, Indiranagar and Baiyappanahalli side.

From Majestic / Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, take the Purple Line towards Whitefield / Kadugodi. KR Puram comes after the central Bengaluru and East Bengaluru stations.

From MG Road, take the Purple Line towards Whitefield / Kadugodi. The train passes through Trinity, Halasuru, Indiranagar, Swami Vivekananda Road, Baiyappanahalli and Benniganahalli before reaching KR Puram.

From KR Puram Railway Station, passengers can use the station-side access/foot-overbridge connection to reach the metro station. Public station information says the metro station is connected with Krishnarajapuram railway station through a foot overbridge.

KR Puram Metro Station Bengaluru Gates

KR Puram Metro Station has entry and exit points serving the railway station side and Whitefield Main Road side. Public station information lists two entry/exit points: Entry/Exit A towards KR Pura Railway Station side and Entry/Exit B towards Whitefield Main Road side.

Gate / Exit	Nearby Place / Direction
Entry / Exit A	KR Puram Railway Station side
Entry / Exit B	Whitefield Main Road side

Some station guides also mention exits towards KR Puram Bridge, Tin Factory and Mahadevapura.

For KR Puram Railway Station, Exit A is useful. For Whitefield Main Road, Mahadevapura and Tin Factory side, passengers should follow the relevant station signboards before exiting.

KR Puram Metro Station Bengaluru Platforms

KR Puram Metro Station has side platforms. A station guide lists Platform 1 towards Whitefield / Kadugodi and Platform 2 towards Challaghatta.

Platform	Direction
Platform 1	Towards Whitefield / Kadugodi
Platform 2	Towards Challaghatta

Passengers should always check the platform display board before boarding because train destination and service pattern may change during maintenance or special operations.

KR Puram Metro Station Bengaluru Timings

KR Puram Metro Station generally operates from early morning to late night. One station guide lists first train timings around 5:50 AM towards Whitefield / Kadugodi and around 5:22 AM towards Challaghatta. It also lists last train timings around 11:55 PM towards Whitefield / Kadugodi and around 11:07 PM towards Challaghatta.

However, station timings can change by weekday, Sunday, public holiday, direction and BMRCL operational updates. Passengers should check the Namma Metro app, BMRCL website, station display boards or official announcements before travelling very early or late at night.

Facilities at KR Puram Metro Station Bengaluru

KR Puram Metro Station has regular Namma Metro facilities such as ticket counters, smart card/QR ticket access, automatic fare gates, security checking, lifts, stairs, platform signboards, public announcements and station staff support.

Station guides list KR Puram as Divyang-friendly and mention Sulabh toilet facilities and railway connectivity with Krishnarajapuram Railway Station. Another station guide lists facilities such as Wi-Fi, parking, lift, elevator, ATM, food court, retail and washroom.

Parking details may vary by space and local management. A 2023 report said parking at KR Puram and Whitefield metro stations was planned mainly for two-wheelers because of space limits. So passengers should confirm parking locally before taking a vehicle to the station.

Nearby Places from KR Puram Metro Station Bengaluru

KR Puram Metro Station is useful for railway passengers, office commuters and people travelling towards Whitefield and East Bengaluru.

Some important nearby places include:

KR Puram Railway Station
Tin Factory
Whitefield Main Road
Old Madras Road
Mahadevapura
Benniganahalli side
Baiyappanahalli route side
Hoodi route side
Garudacharapalya route side
Singayyanapalya side
KR Puram Bridge
Local bus stops
Auto and cab points
Nearby offices and residential areas

The station’s biggest advantage is its connection with Krishnarajapuram Railway Station, which helps passengers shift between metro and Indian Railways more easily.