Pink Line Metro Bangalore: Route, Stations, Opening Date and Real Estate Impact

Bengaluru's sprawl has made connectivity a major factor in people's decisions on where to live, where to work and where to invest. As residential areas spread out across the city, the ability to get between major employment centres and established localities has become a key consideration.

The Pink Line Metro Bangalore project is a major step in that regard for the Bannerghatta Road and central Bangalore corridor. It's not just about getting around for your daily commute, it's also going to have a bearing on the neighbourhoods that it serves and therefore on the real estate market in general. It's a project that will be of interest to home buyers, businesses and the market as a whole.

The Metro Pink Line Bangalore elevated corridor will be commissioned on 13th November 2026. Metro service will commence on 14th November at 6 AM The 7.5 km long corridor has been built at a cost of around Rs 3470 crore.

Four metro trains will be on the corridor initially with one more on standby. Service will be every 8 minutes. That frequency can of course be altered depending on demand and requirement.

The inauguration will extend the metro rail network in Bengaluru to over 100km. It will take the current network of around 96.1km to 103.6km. The corridor received safety clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) on 28th October 2026.

The Pink line metro corridor Bangalore is a total length of approximately 21.26 kms from Kalena Agrahara (south) to Nagawara (north). It will be developed in two segments: one elevated 7.5 kms and the other underground of 13.76 kms.

Six Elevated Stations Along Bannerghatta Road

The first operational stretch of the Namma Metro Pink Line will cover six stations:

1. Kalena Agrahara
2. Hulimavu
3. IIMB
4. JP Nagar 4th Phase
5. Jayadeva Hospital
6. Tavarekere

These are stations serving the residential areas, the colleges and the commercial areas along the Bannerghatta Road corridor. The new elevated section will enable the residents of Hulimavu, Bilekahalli and the surrounding IIM Bangalore areas to get to the metro via these adjacent stations. The elevated section is 7.5 km of elevated rail and 13.76 km underground.

Several neighbourhoods along this stretch are already popular among homebuyers because of their residential options and access to key parts of the city. For a closer look at the area's housing options and connectivity, explore the top 10 residential areas in South Bangalore 

12 Underground Stations Towards Nagawara

The remaining 13.76km of the underground section will take the Pink Line through central Bengaluru towards Nagawara. It will include the following 12 stations:

1. Dairy Circle
2. Lakkasandra
3. Langford Town
4. National Military School
5. MG Road
6. Shivajinagar
7. Cantonment
8. Pottery Town
9. Tannery Road
10. Venkateshpura
11. Kadugundanahalli
12. Nagawara

This section is due for completion in 2027 and will link up a number of existing residential and commercial areas which are not currently served by the original elevated section.

One of the key features of this Namma Metro line is Jayadeva Hospital which will be a transfer point between the Pink Corridor and the Yellow Line Metro. This will be of immense benefit to commuters travelling between South Bengaluru and the Electronic City Employment Corridor.

Jayadeva Hospital station is approximately 29m in length at ground level and 38m at roof level. It's one of the tallest buildings in the city and has multiple levels to allow for transfer between the various corridors.

Commuters can board the Pink Line at Hulimavu or JP Nagar 4th Phase and transfer to the Yellow Line at Jayadeva Hospital Station to reach Silk Board, Electronic City and Bommasandra.

The Pink Line runs through three quite different urban zones, each with its own mix of residential and commercial character.

The impact of the Pink Line Metro Bangalore on real estate will be very different in different areas. It's a 21.26 km line that runs through a diverse range of locations so the impact will vary accordingly. The potential benefits will be different in each case depending on the proximity to the stations, the existing demand and whether the entire corridor is completed.

Bannerghatta Road & Hulimavu

The elevated section of the metro has 6 stations which will help with access to residential areas.

Properties will be very accessible to residents who live within 500m of a station. Properties within 500m-1km can still benefit from the short distances to the stations. It should be noted that this is simply a guide and will depend on:

Whether there are good walking links, whether they cross roads and traffic and where exactly the residential development is.

Central Bengaluru

The underground section will improve access to areas like MG Road, Shivajinagar and the surrounding areas which will have well established office, retail and business areas.

An additional metro corridor would improve the options for commuters (both workers and visitors). There could be increased interest in commercial property as a result of the improved public transport access.

Nagawara

Nagawara will be the northern terminus for the Pink Line. It'll become increasingly important as the underground corridor comes into being.

For buyers of property it's important to know how long it is until completion. If the property is one that has a planned or building metro connection then that should not be regarded as a benefit in terms of commuting until such time as the connection is actually in place.

The start of elevated work is one of the key milestones in the Pink Line project. The date on which the full 13.76 km of underground will be complete will be the date on which the full corridor from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara will be available for commuters.

Home buyers should consider the following:

1. Station completion: When will that particular station be completed?

2. Distance from station: How far will you have to walk from the project to the station?

3. Public transport: is there a good bus/auto/feeder service?

4. Roads: How are the roads? How easy is it to walk to the station? Is it easy to cross the road?

5. Price: Are the prices in line with those of similar developments in the area?

6. Approvals: Does the project have the required approvals, RERA registration and the necessary legal documents?

While metro access can be a significant factor when you're looking at a location, you also need to consider the quality of the construction, the amenities available in the area, the legal status and the current market price.

The Pink Line Metro Bangalore runs from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara via an 18 station corridor of 21.26 km. The first 7.5 km of the elevated track is due to be commissioned in November 2026. The remaining 13.76 km of the underground section will take the corridor through the heart of Bengaluru. In the long term it will be a significant project in terms of connecting residential areas, commercial areas and the existing metro lines. It's a project that's definitely one to keep an eye on from a commuter and property perspective as the city's public transport network continues to expand.