Kengeri Metro Station Guide 2026: Namma Metro Purple Line, Platforms, Exits, Fares, Timings and Nearby Homes in Bengaluru

Posted by Akhilesh Upadhyay on 08/11/2026

Akhilesh UpadhyayUpdated 8 Nov 2026 · 6 min read

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

Kengeri metro station is an elevated station on the Purple Line of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, in Kengeri Satellite Town off Mysuru Road in south-west Bengaluru. It opened on 30 August 2021 and was the western end of the line until Challaghatta opened in October 2023. This guide covers its platforms, exits, fares and timings, nearby landmarks, and what the station means if you want to rent or buy along the Mysuru Road corridor.

Kengeri metro station at a glance

Line: Purple Line (Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta), run by BMRCL
Type: elevated, two side platforms; station code KGIT
Opened: 30 August 2021 (inaugurated 29 August 2021)
Neighbours: Kengeri Bus Terminal to the east, Challaghatta (terminus) to the west
Exits: Point A towards Challaghatta, Point B towards Kengeri Police Station
Fare: ₹10 to ₹90 on Namma Metro; a 5% hike planned for February 2026 is on hold
Parking: available at the station

In this guide

Line and platforms at Kengeri
History of the Kengeri section
Exits and getting around
Fares, tickets and timings
Nearby landmarks
Homes and rentals near Kengeri
Before you rent or buy near Kengeri
Frequently asked questions

Line and platforms at Kengeri

The Purple Line is Bengaluru’s east–west metro line. It is 43.49 km long with 37 stations, from Whitefield (Kadugodi) in the east to Challaghatta in the south-west. Kengeri is the second-last station at the western end.

Platform	Trains towards	Next station
1	Whitefield (Kadugodi)	Kengeri Bus Terminal
2	Challaghatta	Challaghatta (terminus)

Heading east from Kengeri, trains run through Kengeri Bus Terminal, Pattanagere, Jnanabharathi, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Pantharapalya–Nayandahalli and Mysuru Road, then on to Vijayanagar, Majestic, MG Road, Indiranagar, KR Puram and Whitefield. A full end-to-end trip takes about 82 minutes.

History of the Kengeri section

August 2021: the 7.5 km elevated extension from Mysuru Road to Kengeri opened, adding six stations: Nayandahalli, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Jnanabharathi, Pattanagere, Kengeri Bus Terminal and Kengeri.
2021 to 2023: Kengeri was the western terminus of the Purple Line for about two years.
9 October 2023: the 2.05 km extension to Challaghatta opened, along with the Baiyappanahalli–KR Puram gap, and the full Purple Line began running end to end.

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Exits and getting around

Exit	Leads towards
Point A	Challaghatta side
Point B	Kengeri Police Station side

The station is in BSM Extension, Kengeri Satellite Town (PIN 560060). Kengeri railway station, on the Bengaluru–Mysuru line, is close by, which makes the area handy for people who travel to Mysuru or Ramanagara. The Kengeri bus terminal is one metro stop east. Exit names and open gates can change during works, so follow the signs inside the station.

Fares, tickets and timings

Fare: Namma Metro fares are ₹10 to ₹90, based on distance. BMRCL announced a 5% revision (to ₹11 to ₹95) from 9 February 2026, but put it on hold the day before; reports in May 2026 said current fares continue until the board reviews it again.
Kengeri to Whitefield: the longest trips on the line fall in the top fare slab.
Tickets: buy QR tickets on the official Namma Metro app or other ticketing apps, at ticket machines or at the counter.
Cards: a Namma Metro smart card or National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) gives a discount on each trip.
Timings: Purple Line trains run from early morning (around 5 AM on most days) to around 11 PM. Gaps between trains are shorter in peak hours. Check the BMRCL website or app for the current first and last train.

Nearby landmarks

Kengeri Satellite Town: the planned residential area around the station.
Kengeri railway station: suburban and Mysuru-bound trains.
Kengeri bus terminal: BMTC and outstation buses, one metro stop east.
Jnanabharathi: the Bangalore University campus, three stops east.
Mysuru Road: the main road towards Bidadi, Ramanagara and Mysuru.

Homes and rentals near Kengeri

Kengeri is mainly a residential area. Before the metro, the Mysuru Road corridor depended on buses and a busy highway. The Purple Line now links it directly to Majestic, the CBD around MG Road and the Whitefield IT belt, with one change at Majestic for the Green Line.

Close to the station: Kengeri Satellite Town, Kengeri town and the Challaghatta side.
Along the line: Pattanagere, Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Nayandahalli, a few stops east.
Who rents here: families, students near Bangalore University, and people who work in central Bengaluru or travel on the Mysuru Road side.

Homes here range from independent houses and plotted layouts to apartment projects. Rents and prices vary a lot by distance from the station, so compare a few options before you decide.

Before you rent or buy near Kengeri

Check the guideline value. Stamp duty in Karnataka is charged on the deal value or the guideline value, whichever is higher.
Check RERA for new projects. Look up the project on the Karnataka RERA website before you book.
Check the land record and khata. For plots and houses, check the RTC on Bhoomi, the khata, and the encumbrance certificate.
Check layout approval. Many layouts on the city edge come under BDA or other planning bodies. Ask for the approved plan.
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, Karnataka RERA, Bhoomi Karnataka RTC, the encumbrance certificate, Bangalore real estate and the rent agreement format.

Frequently asked questions

Which metro line serves Kengeri?

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

Is Kengeri the last station on the Purple Line?

Not any more. Kengeri was the western terminus from August 2021 until 9 October 2023, when the line was extended one station further to Challaghatta.

Are Kengeri and Kengeri Bus Terminal the same station?

No. They are two separate stations next to each other on the Purple Line. Kengeri Bus Terminal is one stop east of Kengeri.

How do I reach Majestic from Kengeri?

Take a train from Platform 1 towards Whitefield. Majestic (Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station) is on the same line, and you can change there for the Green Line and walk to KSR Bengaluru railway station.

What is the metro fare from Kengeri?

Namma Metro fares are ₹10 to ₹90 depending on distance. A planned 5% hike from February 2026 was put on hold, so check the exact fare on the Namma Metro app.

Is there parking at Kengeri metro station?

Yes, parking is available at the station. Kengeri Bus Terminal station also has parking on two levels.

Is Kengeri railway station near the metro station?

Yes. Kengeri railway station on the Bengaluru–Mysuru line is close to the Purple Line, which makes it easy to combine train and metro trips.

Platforms, exits, 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, RERA record and documents before any property decision. This guide is general information, not investment advice. Sources: Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (bmrc.co.in); reports on the Mysuru Road–Kengeri opening (August 2021), the Challaghatta extension (October 2023) and the February 2026 fare revision being put on hold; public station guides for Kengeri.

About the author

Akhilesh Upadhyay Founder, Housepartner.in

Akhilesh Upadhyay is the founder of Housepartner.in, an India-wide property portal. He has worked in Indian real estate since 2013, across residential and commercial property, plots and development-authority schemes. He writes and reviews Housepartner's buyer guides on RERA, land records, stamp duty and property documents.

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