The Bangalore Metro network, also known as the Namma Metro, is a lifeline for the residents as it connects key localities and far-flung areas of the city. The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is developing metro projects and working on the expansion of the metro network to boost connectivity. The upcoming Blue Line of Bangalore Metro is set to ease commuting to the major localities, such as KR Puram, Hebbal and Marathahalli, and the Kempegowda International Airport. The Blue Line of Bangalore Metro is expected to be completed around June 2026.
See also: Namma Metro Green Line: Route, timings, stations, impact on realty
Blue line Bangalore Metro: Quick facts
| Metro Line | Bangalore Metro Blue Line |
| Construction status | In progress |
| Date of opening | June 2026 |
| Number of stations | 13 |
| Phases | Phase 2A and 2B |
| Length | 58.19 km |
| Construction cost | Rs 10,584 crore |
| Operator | Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) |
| Route | Central Silk Board – KR Puram Station
KR Puram Station – Kempegowda International Airport |
| Type | Elevated, At-Grade and Underground (within the airport) |
Blue line Bangalore Metro: Latest updates
Bangalore Metro to build 250-metre skywalk linking Yellow, Blue Lines
March 19, 2024: BMRCL is planning to construct a 250-metre skywalk linking the Yellow Line (RV Road- Bommasandra) and Blue Line (KR Puram- Kempegowda International Airport), bridging two of Bangalore’s key Metro networks. The skywalk will have the first travelator installation within Namma Metro. This will help alleviate the traffic congestion problem at the Central Silk Board Junction. By the end of May 2024, construction of three out of five ramps at the junction is projected to be finished, thus facilitating smoother traffic flow for vehicles heading from Jayanagar-BTM Layout towards HSR Layout and Electronics City.
Bangalore Metro Blue Line: Construction details
The Blue Line Metro in Bangalore is a 58.19-kilometre section comprising 30 metro stations. It is being developed in two phases: Phase 2A and Phase 2B.
Under Phase 2 of the Bangalore Metro project, around 72 km of metro line will be developed at a cost of Rs 56,000 Crore. The Phase 2A project is expected to be completed by mid-2026.
Phase 2A
Under Phase 2A of Namma Metro, a line connecting Central Silk Board and KR Puram, comprising 13 stations, will be developed.
The project includes two packages. The first package comprises 2.84 km of ramps for a flyover at the Central Silk Board junction and 9.86 km of the viaduct with six elevated stations.
In the second package, an 8.38-km viaduct with seven elevated stations, a 1.1-km depot line and a 0.30-km pocket track are being developed.
Phase 2B
Under Phase 2B of Namma Metro, a section connecting KR Puram and the Kempegowda International Airport will be developed. It will comprise 17 metro stations. Construction company Afcons Infrastructure Limited has been awarded the project. It has launched all girders on the Bellandur Flyover. Devarabeesanahalli flyover is also being developed as part of this project.
Bangalore Metro Blue Line: Stations
| Bangalore Metro Phase 2A | Bangalore Metro Phase 2B |
| KR Puram (interchange with Purple Line) | Kasturinagara |
| Kadubeesanahalli | Hebbal (interchange with Orange Line) |
| Mahadevpura | Doddajala |
| Bellandur | Horamavu |
| DRDO Sports Complex | Veerannapalya |
| Ibbalur | Airport City |
| Doddanakundi | HRBR Layout |
| Agara Lake | Kodigehalli |
| ISRO | Kempegowda International Airport Terminal |
| HSR Layout | Kalyan Nagar |
| Marathahalli | Jakkur Cross |
| Silk Board | HBR layout |
| Kodibisanahalli | Yelahanka |
| Nagawara (Interchange with Pink Line) | |
| Bagalur Cross | |
| Kempapura | |
| Bettahalasuru |
Bangalore Metro Blue Line: Construction timeline
- March 1, 2017: The Karnataka State Cabinet approved the Phase 2A project.
- April 2021: The Central government gave an approval for the Phase 2A project.
- May 2021: Tenders for Phase 2A projects were awarded.
- August 2021: Construction on the Phase 2A project commenced.
Read also: Namma Metro Pink Line, Bangalore
Bangalore Metro Blue Line: Fare and smart tickets
The minimum metro fare on the Bangalore Metro Blue Line is Rs 10 and the maximum fare is Rs 17. The metro journey from KR Puram to Kodibisanahalli will take around 44 minutes, and the fare will be Rs 19. The commute from Kasturinagara to Bettahalasuru will take about one hour and 12 minutes, with a fare of Rs 295.
- Smart tokens: Commuters can acquire smart tokens of Rs 10, which can be utilised only for a single journey.
- Contactless Smart Cards: The smart cards are designed for multiple journeys. The minimum cost of the card is Rs 50. Commuters can get a discount on the metro fare from 15% to 23%, using smart cards.
- Varshik Cards: The Varshik Card is a rechargeable card that can store credit up to Rs 1,500. The minimum fare is Rs 8.50.
- Sanchar Cards: The Sanchar Card is a multi-trip card that can be used for up to 100 trips between fixed points. The minimum fare is Rs 7.65.
- Group tickets: Group tickets, or paper tickets, can be used for a group of ten members travelling between the same stations.
- Metro-Bus Ticket (MBT) Day Pass: The MBT Day Pass serves as an integrated ticket, allowing unlimited travel on metro and non-air-conditioned buses for a day for smart card holders. The fare on the Saral ticket is Rs 110 and includes travel on air-conditioned buses (except airport buses). The Saraag ticket which costs Rs 70, can be used exclusively for metro and non-air-conditioned buses.
- Combo Cards: The SBI issues Combo Cards, which are SBI debit-cum-transit cards that offer a 15% to 21% discount compared to token rates.
- Multiple tickets in a card: The smart card provides the facility of holding Varshik (the default ticket type), Sanchar, and MBT tickets all in one.
QR tickets using WhatsApp
The BMRCL has introduced the QR ticketing facility using WhatsApp to ensure convenience for passengers who need not wait in long queues to purchase tickets. The procedure to book a QR ticket using the WhatsApp facility is mentioned below:
- Type and send ‘Hi’ to +91 81055 56677 on WhatsApp
- Click on QR tickets
- Choose from the options to purchase a ticket, cancel a booking, or review recent journeys
- Select the station by entering the station name or by sharing your location
- Specify the chosen route: Green Line or Purple Line
- Choose the destination station
- Check the booking details and proceed by clicking
- Complete the payment through WhatsApp or any digital payment mode
Bangalore Metro Blue Line: Timing
Metro train services will operate from 5 AM to 11 PM, with a frequency of four to 20 minutes. On second and fourth Saturdays or on public holidays, the metro trains will run from 6 AM to 10:35 PM. On Sundays, train services will be operational from 7 AM to 11 PM.
Bangalore Metro Blue Line: Map
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Phase 2B
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Bangalore Metro Blue Line: Real Estate Impact
The upcoming Bangalore Metro Blue Line is expected to boost connectivity by linking suburbs in the eastern part of the city to the major IT hubs. Some major IT hubs covered by the metro include Mahadevpura, Bellandur, Marathahalli, and Doddanakundi.
The metro route will cover key residential localities in the east, such as Kasturinagara, Ibbalur, HRBR Layout, Kodigehalli, Kempapura, Yelahanka, Kodibisanahalli and Bettahalasuru, providing easy and quick commuting for residents. Commercial hubs, such as Silk Board and Kadubeesanahalli and prominent hubs, such as ISRO and the DRDO Sports Complex are expected to witness traffic congestion and improved connectivity.
Moreover, the upcoming airport line, Phase 2B of the Blue Line, will offer enhanced connectivity to parts of north Bangalore. This is expected to boost investment prospects in the region, especially for commercial properties.
The development of the metro project is set to increase the demand for residential and commercial properties along the corridor, which will also result in an increase in property prices.
FAQs
What is the Blue Line in Bangalore Metro?
The Blue Line of the Namma Metro project is being developed in two phases – Phase 2A and Phase 2B or the airport line.
What is the fare for Bangalore Metro Blue Line?
The minimum fare on the Blue Line is Rs 10, while the maximum metro fare is Rs 17.
When will the airport metro start in Bangalore?
The Airport Metro Line in Bangalore is expected to begin operations by June 2026.
How many metro lines are there in Bangalore?
Bangalore has two operational lines – Purple and Green lines.
Does the metro go to Bangalore airport?
The Blue Line of Bangalore Metro will provide connectivity to the Kempegowda International Airport.
Is Baiyappanahalli Metro Station connected to Kempegowda Airport?
The Blue Line of Namma Metro provides a direct link from the Baiyappanahalli Metro Station to the Kempegowda Airport.
How many stations are there on the Bangalore Metro Blue Line?
The KR Puram-Kodibisanahalli route in Phase 2A comprises 13 stations, while the Kasturinagara- Bettahalasuru in Phase 2B comprises 17 stations.
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