Indiranagar Metro Station: Purple Line, Exits, Timings, Nearby Areas

Posted by Housepartner Editorial Team on 09/11/2026

Housepartner Editorial TeamUpdated 9 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

Indiranagar metro station is an elevated station on the Purple Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, built over CMH Road in Indiranagar, east Bengaluru. It opened on 20 October 2011 as one of the first six Namma Metro stations, and it links one of the city’s busiest shopping and dining areas with MG Road, Majestic and Whitefield. This guide covers its platforms, exits, fares and timings, nearby landmarks, and what to check before you rent or buy near the station.

Indiranagar metro station at a glance

Line: Purple Line (Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta), run by BMRCL
Type: elevated, two side platforms; station code IDN
Opened: 20 October 2011, among the first six stations of Namma Metro
Neighbours: Swami Vivekananda Road towards Whitefield, Halasuru towards Challaghatta
Exits: A towards Raghavendra Swamy Mutt; B and C towards ESI Hospital
Fare: ₹10 to ₹90 on Namma Metro; the 5% hike planned for February 2026 is on hold
Parking: listed as available at the station

In this guide

Line and platforms at Indiranagar
Indiranagar metro station exits
Fares, tickets and timings
How to reach other lines from Indiranagar
Nearby landmarks
Homes and shops near Indiranagar metro
Before you rent or buy near Indiranagar
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Indiranagar

The Purple Line is Bengaluru’s east–west line. It runs about 43.49 km with 37 stations, from Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta. Indiranagar is on the eastern half, three stops from MG Road.

Platform	Trains towards	Next station
1	Whitefield (Kadugodi)	Swami Vivekananda Road
2	Challaghatta	Halasuru

Heading west, trains run through Halasuru and Trinity to MG Road, then on to Majestic and the Mysuru Road side. Heading east, they run through Swami Vivekananda Road, Baiyappanahalli and KR Puram to the Whitefield IT belt.

Indiranagar metro station exits

Exit	Leads towards
A	Raghavendra Swamy Mutt side
B	ESI Hospital side (lift available)
C	ESI Hospital side (lift available)

The station stands over CMH Road, which runs from the station area towards Halasuru. Exits B and C have wheelchair-accessible lifts. Some public guides number the gates 1, 2 and 3 instead of A, B and C, so follow the signboards inside the station. Parking is listed as available at the station, but space is limited, so check before you drive in.

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Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: Namma Metro fares are ₹10 to ₹90 by distance, after the February 2025 revision. BMRCL announced a 5% rise (to ₹11 to ₹95) from 9 February 2026 but put it on hold the day before. In July 2026, reports said BMRCL was studying a 12% revision once every three years instead; no new fare has been notified.
Tickets: buy QR tickets on the official Namma Metro app or WhatsApp ticketing, at ticket machines or at the counter.
Cards: a Namma Metro smart card or NCMC card gives a discount on each trip, with extra off-peak discounts on the smart card.
Timings: Purple Line trains run from about 5 AM on most days (later on Sundays) until the last trains leave the terminals around 11 PM. Check the Namma Metro app for the exact first and last train at Indiranagar.

How to reach other lines from Indiranagar

Green Line: ride west to Majestic (Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station) and change for Yeshwanthpur, Peenya, Madavara, Jayanagar and Silk Institute.
Yellow Line: change to the Green Line at Majestic, ride south to RV Road and change for BTM Layout, Silk Board and Electronic City.
Pink Line (future): once the underground section opens (targeted for 2027, as reported), you will be able to change at MG Road, three stops west.
KR Puram railway station: ride east to KR Puram, which is close to the railway station.

Nearby landmarks

100 Feet Road and 12th Main: Indiranagar’s main shopping, restaurant and office streets.
CMH Road: the road below the station, lined with shops, banks and clinics.
ESI Hospital and Raghavendra Swamy Mutt: the landmarks named on the exit signs.
Indiranagar Club: close to CMH Road.
Ulsoor Lake: to the west, near Halasuru station, one stop away.
Old Airport Road: to the south, with offices and hospitals.

Homes and shops near Indiranagar metro

Indiranagar began as a residential layout and is now a busy mixed-use area. The main roads are mostly commercial, with shops, restaurants, offices and start-up spaces. The inner cross roads still have many independent houses and low-rise apartments.

HAL 2nd Stage and the Indiranagar stages: independent houses, builder floors and small apartment buildings close to the station.
Halasuru and Jogupalya: older, denser neighbourhoods to the west.
Jeevan Bima Nagar and Kodihalli: residential areas towards the east and south.
Domlur: to the south, near Old Airport Road and its office parks.
Who rents here: young professionals working in the CBD, Old Airport Road or Whitefield, families, and people who want to live near the shops and restaurants.

Because the station puts both MG Road and the Whitefield IT belt on one line, homes within walking distance tend to draw steady tenant demand. Rents and prices vary a lot from one street to the next, so compare a few options before you decide.

Before you rent or buy near Indiranagar

Check the guideline value. Stamp duty in Karnataka is charged on the deal value or the guideline value, whichever is higher.
Check the khata and property tax. Since 2 September 2025, the former BBMP area is run by the Greater Bengaluru Authority through five city corporations. Ask the owner for the latest tax receipt and khata.
Check the approved plan. Many old houses here have extra floors added. Ask for the sanctioned plan and the occupancy certificate, and check that the floor you want was approved.
Check the use of the unit. On 100 Feet Road and 12th Main, many homes have turned into shops or offices. Make sure the unit is approved for how you plan to use it.
Check RERA for new projects. Look up any new apartment project on the Karnataka RERA website before you book.
Put the lease in writing. Sign a rent agreement with the rent, deposit, notice period and maintenance clearly listed.

Read our guides to the Bangalore metro map, guideline value in Bangalore, stamp duty in Karnataka, BBMP property tax, Karnataka RERA, the occupancy certificate, the rent agreement format, checking property documents before buying and Bangalore real estate. Heading west? See our MG Road metro station guide.

Frequently asked questions

Which line is Indiranagar metro station on?

It is on the Purple Line of Namma Metro, which runs from Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta through MG Road and Majestic.

Where exactly is Indiranagar metro station?

It is an elevated station over CMH Road in Indiranagar. Exit A leads towards Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, and exits B and C lead towards ESI Hospital.

Is Indiranagar metro station near 100 Feet Road?

Yes. 100 Feet Road is close to the station and can be reached on foot or by a short auto ride, depending on which part of the road you need.

How many stops is MG Road from Indiranagar?

MG Road is three stops west, after Halasuru and Trinity. Take a train from Platform 2 towards Challaghatta.

Can I reach Whitefield from Indiranagar by metro?

Yes. Take a train from Platform 1 towards Whitefield (Kadugodi). The Purple Line runs through KR Puram to Whitefield without a change.

Is there parking at Indiranagar metro station?

Parking is listed as available, but space is limited. Check at the station before you plan to park there every day.

What is the metro fare from Indiranagar?

Namma Metro fares are ₹10 to ₹90 depending on distance. The 5% hike planned for February 2026 is on hold, so check the exact fare on the Namma Metro app.

Platforms, exits, parking, timings and fares are set by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) and can change. Check the BMRCL website or the Namma Metro app before you travel, and check the latest guideline value, khata, tax record, approved plan and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (english.bmrc.co.in); reports on the February 2026 fare revision being put on hold and the July 2026 fare formula review; reports on the Pink Line timeline and the Greater Bengaluru Authority (September 2025); public station guides for Indiranagar.

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