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, also known as the ORR-Airport Metro Line, 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. The Namma Metro blue line, spanning a total length of 58.19-km, is being developed in two sections – Phase 2A from Central Silk Board to Krishnarajpura and Phase 2B from Krishnarajpura to Airport. The blue line is mostly elevated and at-grade near the Airport and includes two underground sections covering Jakkur Aerodrome and Yelahanka AFB.
The Namma Metro Blue line provides connectivity to different parts of the city via interchange lines with the Yellow Line at Central Silk Board, Purple Line at KR Pura, Pink Line at Nagawara and with the future /proposed Orange Line at Hebbal.
As per reports, 45% of the civil work on the Blue Line’s Phase 2A and 2B sections, from Central Silk Board to Krishnarajpura and Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has been completed. On the stretch from Outer Ring Road (ORR) and the airport, around 10% of track installation is complete.
BMRCL begins land acquisitions for Namma Metro Phase 3
According to media reports, the BMRCL has initiated the land acquisition process for the much-awaited Namma Metro Phase 3 project. The Phase 3 project of Bangalore Metro includes two corridors – a 32.15-km section from JP Nagar Phase 4 to Kempapura and 12.5-km section from Hosahalli to Kadabagere. The land acquisition will take place in phases.
See also: Namma Metro Green Line: Route, timings, stations, impact on realty
Blue line Namma 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) |
Bangalore Metro Blue Line: Interchange stations
| Bangalore Metro Blue Line station | Interchange Line | Route |
| Central Silk Board | Yellow Line | Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road to Bommasandra |
| KR Pura | Purple Line | Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Challaghatta |
| Nagawara | Pink Line | Nagawara and Kalena Agragara |
| Hebbal | Orange Line (proposed) | JP Nagar 4th Phase and Kempapura and to the Red Line, which runs from Hebbala to Sarjapura |
| Agara | Red Line | Hebbala to Sarjapura |
| Ibbaluru | Red Line | Hebbala to Sarjapura |
| Kempapura | Orange Line | JP Nagar 4th Phase and Kempapura |
| KIAL Terminals | Kempegowda International Airport |
Connectivity with Pink Line
The metro corridor from Kalena Agrahara (Gottigere) on Bannerghatta Road to Nagawara, which is the Bangalore Metro Pink Line, is expected to open in 2025. The line will be operational in two phases. Phase 1 will include a 7.5-km elevated section from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere (Swagath Cross), to be opened by September 2025. The phase 2 will include a 13.8-km underground line from Dairy Circle to Nagawara, expected to be completed by June 2026.
Connectivity with Yellow Line
The Namma Metro Yellow Line is an 18.82-km line from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road to Bommasandra. The much-awaited line is expected to open in May 2025, providing connectivity to Bangalore Metro blue line via the Central Silk Board station.
Key stations on Bangalore Metro Blue Line
- Mahadevpura: This station connects the major IT hubs of north Bangalore
- Bellandur: This is another locality in eastern Bangalore, known for its bustling IT hubs and residential areas.
- Hebbal: It is a prominent neighbourhood in north Bangalore with a proposed interchange station to the Namma Metro Orange Line.
- Horamavu: It is a popular residential neighbourhood in eastern Bangalore.
- Marathahalli: It is a thriving IT hub and residential area in eastern Bangalore.
- Silk Board: This a well-known commercial and residential locality in south Bangalore.
Terminal stations
- KR Puram: Located in the eastern part of Bangalore, interchange with Namma Metro Purple Line.
- Kempegowda International Airport Terminal: This station connects Kempegowda International Airport in the north part of the city.
What are the train timings on the Bangalore Metro Blue Line?
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.
Fare and smart tickets
| Distance | Metro Fare |
| Up to 2 km | Rs 10 |
| 2 to 4 km | Rs 20 |
| 4 to 6 km | Rs 30 |
| 6 to 8 km | Rs 40 |
| 8 to 10 km | Rs 50 |
| 10 to 12 km | Rs 60 |
| 15 to 20 km | Rs 70 |
| 20 to 25 km | Rs 80 |
| Above 25 km | Rs 90 |
The minimum metro fare on the Bangalore Metro Blue Line is Rs 10 and the maximum fare is Rs 90.
- 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. The MBT Day passes can be obtained from select bus stations and buses near Reach 1.
- 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. The combo cards are available at SBI branches. Commuters with bank accounts in these branches can get these cards.
- 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.
The Bangalore Metro network has several ticket sale outlets. Commuters can buy the metro tickets from any station ticket counters and ticket vending machines (TVM).
How to book 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
Metro Ride app for last-mile connectivity
The authorities are taking measures to ease access to and from the metro stations. Commuters can make use of the Metro Ride app, which enables them to get services across 66 metro stations on the Green Line and Purple Line in Bangalore. Commuters can download and install the mobile application on Android or iPhone. They can use the app to book a ride to the desired metro station on the Namma Metro network.
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.
Multi-modal integration
The Bangalore Metro Phase 3 will facilitate multi-modal integration at 10 places: JP Nagar 4th Phase, JP Nagar, Kamakhya Bus Depot, Mysuru Road, Sumanahalli, Peenya, BEL Circle, Hebbal, Kempapura and Hosahalli. The Lottegollahalli and Hebbal will be linked to the railway stations in the vicinity through foot overbridges. Phase 3 metro stations will comprise dedicated bus bays, pickup and drop-off bays, pedestrian paths, IPT/autorickshaw stands, and a sharing facility. The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) will offer feeder buses to the metro station.
Bangalore Metro Blue Line expansion
The BMRCL plans to extend the Namma Metro network to 220 kilometre over the next five years by introducing six metro routes on the Blue Line and Pink Line covering 143 km and 95 new metro stations. The Blue and Pink line of Namma Metro are under construction.
The union cabinet has approved Phase 3 of the Bangalore Metro project, adding two additional metro lines and 31 metro stations to the existing network. The total estimated cost for the project is Rs 15,611 crore. This project will be completed in 2029. Phase 3, also known as the Orange Line, will cover 44.65 km and connect southern and western Bengaluru with Kempegowda International Airport via Hebbal.
Namma Metro Blue Line: Stations
| Bangalore Metro Phase 2A | Layout | Interchange | Inauguration |
| Central Silk Board | Elevated | Yellow Line | June 2026 |
| HSR Layout | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| Agara | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| Ibbaluru | Elevated | Red Line | June 2026 |
| Bellanduru | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| Embassy TechVillage Kadubeesanahalli | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| Kodibisanahalli | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| Marathahalli | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| ISRO | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| Doddanekundi | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| DRDO Sports Complex | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| Sarasvathi Nagara | Elevated | June 2026 | |
| KR Puram | Elevated | Purple Line | June 2026 |
| Bangalore Metro Phase 2B | Layout | Interchange | Inauguration |
| KR Pura | Elevated | December 2026 | |
| Kasturi Nagar | Elevated | December 2026 | |
| Horamavu | Elevated | December 2026 | |
| HRBR Layout | Elevated | December 2026 | |
| Kalyan Nagar | Elevated | December 2026 | |
| HBR Layout | Elevated | December 2026 | |
| Nagawara | Elevated | Pink Line | December 2026 |
| Veerannapalya | Elevated | December 2026 | |
| Kempapura | Elevated | Orange Line | December 2026 |
| Hebbala | Elevated | Orange Line, Red Line | September 2026 |
| Kodigehalli | Elevated | September 2026 | |
| Jakkur Cross | Elevated | September 2026 | |
| Yelahanka (Kogilu Cross) | Elevated | September 2026 | |
| Bagalur Cross | Elevated | September 2026 | |
| Doddajala | Elevated | September 2026 | |
| Airport City | At Grade | September 2026 | |
| KIAL Terminals | Underground | Kempegowda International Airport | September 2026 |
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: Map
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Phase 2B
The BMRCL has an official mobile application called the Namma Metro App, which enables commuters to access details related to the Namma Metro, including stations list, fare, route map, etc. and avail services like smart card recharge. Commuters can download the mobile application from the app stores on their smartphones. The app also has a Help section using which commuters can get in touch with the customer care team.
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.
Real estate market near Bangalore airport to get a boost
The demand for rented properties around Bangalore airport is significantly high since several frequent travellers and working professionals prefer staying near key transit hubs, including airports. The upcoming ORR-Airport Metro Line has steered new real estate developments, attracting investors and buyers. The rental rates and property prices around the airport has increased. Some of the top localities to invest near the Kempegowda International Airport include Devanahalli, Yelahanka, Hennu, Kogilu, Jakkur and Hebbal.
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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.
| Localities | Average price (Rs per sqft) | Monthly rentals |
| Mahadevpura | Rs 9,500 | Rs 32,000 |
| Bellandur | Rs 10,000 | Rs 53,000 |
| HSR Layout | Rs 10,300 | Rs 30,000 |
| Marathahalli | Rs 10,000 | Rs 32,000 |
| KR Puram | Rs 8,800 | Rs 26,000 |
| Hebbal | Rs 8,400 | Rs 35,000 |
| Yelahanka | Rs 9,200 | Rs 35,000 |
The upcoming Bangalore Metro Blue has steered the growth of new residential and commercial developments along the corridor. With easy connectivity to the airport, the demand for rented properties in the neighbouring region is also expected to increase. Rental rates and property prices are expected to rise due to the upcoming infrastructure project. Hence, it is an ideal time to invest in gaining sound returns.
Housing.com News Viewpoint
The Bangalore metro blue line will boost connectivity in the city, especially in prominent residential localities and technology hubs such as ISRO and DRDO sports complex. North Bangalore is expected to see increased real estate activities owing to the upcoming infrastructure project. This will also result in an increase in property prices in the future, providing favourable opportunities for investments.
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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