Namma Metro Pink Line: opening date, stations and route
Upcoming, not open yet. The first stretch runs along Bannerghatta Road from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, with opening expected around 15 November 2026. The date is not final.
Updated 2026-11-02 · Independent guide, not an official BMRCL page
Latest status
The elevated section has been reported as cleared by the safety commissioner, and the Chief Minister has said the Prime Minister will inaugurate it on 15 November 2026. BMRCL has not published the timetable or fares that we could confirm, so check bmrc.co.in before you plan around it.
Pink Line stations in order
Listed from south to north. You change to the Yellow Line at Jayadeva Hospital.
- Kalena Agrahara
- Hulimavu
- IIM Bangalore
- JP Nagar 4th Phase
- Jayadeva Hospital Yellow Line change
- Tavarekere
Where it could take you
These are previews from the current network. Fares are our estimates from today's distance slabs, not published Pink Line fares.
| Trip | Stops | Lines | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere | 5 | Pink | about ₹40 |
| Hulimavu to Jayadeva Hospital | 3 | Pink | about ₹30 |
| Hulimavu to Nadaprabhu Kempegowda (Majestic) | 12 | Pink → Yellow → Green | about ₹60 |
| Hulimavu to Central Silk Board | 5 | Pink → Yellow | about ₹40 |
| Kalena Agrahara to Electronic City | 13 | Pink → Yellow | about ₹70 |
| Hulimavu to Whitefield (Kadugodi) | 34 | Pink → Yellow → Green → Purple | about ₹90 |
Preview your own Pink Line route in the route finder by picking a Pink Line station.
What opens later
The rest of the line continues north to Nagawara, including the underground section through the city centre. Dates for that section have changed several times and aren't confirmed, so we don't list one here.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Namma Metro Pink Line open now?
Not yet. The Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere stretch has been reported as cleared by the safety commissioner, but passenger service has not started.
When will the Pink Line open?
The Chief Minister has said the Prime Minister will inaugurate it on 15 November 2026. That date is not final, and public service may start after the inauguration. We will update this page when BMRCL confirms it.
Which stations open first on the Pink Line?
Six elevated stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIM Bangalore (IIMB), JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and Tavarekere.
How long is the first stretch of the Pink Line?
About 7.5 km. The full line is planned to run about 21 km from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara. The rest opens later, and that section has no confirmed date.
Where does the Pink Line connect to other metro lines?
At Jayadeva Hospital, where you can change to the Yellow Line. To reach the Green Line, take the Yellow Line to RV Road.
What will the Pink Line fare be?
BMRCL has not published Pink Line fares. If the current distance slabs apply, a ride along the whole first stretch would cost about ₹40.
Does the Pink Line go to MG Road?
Not in this first stretch. The planned route reaches MG Road in the later underground section.