Nearest Metro Station to Electronic City Bengaluru – Complete Yellow Line Guide (2026)

For years, commuting to Electronic City was Bengaluru’s most discussed infrastructure problem. Tens of thousands of technology professionals would leave their homes an hour or more before they needed to be at their desks, knowing that Hosur Road and the Silk Board junction could — and frequently would — turn a 15-kilometre journey into a 90-minute ordeal. The Namma Expressway helped at the margins, but the fundamental problem remained: no metro, no alternative to the road, no predictability.

That has now changed.

As of 2026, the Yellow Line of Namma Metro is operational along the RV Road to Bommasandra corridor, and Electronic City finally has what it has needed for the better part of two decades — direct, traffic-independent metro connectivity right at its doorstep. The nearest metro station to Electronic City is now Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara Metro Station, located just 1.1 kilometres from Electronic City Phase 1. A dedicated Electronic City Metro Station serves Phase 2 even more directly, at approximately 0.5 kilometres from the Phase 2 entrance.

This guide is written for everyone who commutes to, from, or through Electronic City — whether you are a first-time visitor trying to navigate the area, a daily commuter recalibrating your route now that the metro is running, or a professional relocating to Bengaluru and trying to understand the city’s transport landscape. It covers every detail of the Yellow Line’s Electronic City connectivity, fares, timings, interchange options, railway alternatives, nearby landmarks, and practical commuting tips drawn from real knowledge of how this corridor functions.

Electronic City Bengaluru: Understanding What You Are Commuting To

Before diving into metro logistics, it helps to understand the scale and character of Electronic City itself — because the sheer size of this IT township is what makes its metro connectivity so consequential.

Electronic City is not a single campus or office park. It is a planned IT township spread across approximately 800 acres in southern Bengaluru, divided into Phase 1 and Phase 2, each with its own distinct character, corporate occupants, and internal geography. Together they form one of the largest integrated technology employment zones in Asia.

Phase 1 is the older and better-known section, housing the iconic campuses of Infosys — whose sprawling, beautifully landscaped headquarters is one of the most photographed corporate campuses in India — along with Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HCL, Siemens, and dozens of other major technology companies. The Phase 1 entrance from Hosur Road, marked by the Electronic City Toll Plaza, is the primary entry point for most visitors.

Phase 2 extends further south and contains additional IT parks, educational institutions including campuses affiliated with leading engineering colleges, residential apartments, hotels, and the supporting commercial infrastructure — restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies — that has grown around the employment hub over the years.

At peak capacity, Electronic City employs well over 100,000 professionals within its boundaries, with tens of thousands more in the surrounding residential and commercial zones that have developed to serve the township. This makes it one of the largest single concentrations of technology employment in India, and explains why its metro connectivity — or the absence of it — has been a subject of discussion for so long.

The Yellow Line’s arrival, with stations serving both Phase 1 and Phase 2, effectively transforms Electronic City from one of Bengaluru’s least metro-accessible major employment zones to one of its best-served.

The Yellow Line: Namma Metro’s Southern Corridor Explained

The Yellow Line — officially part of Namma Metro Phase 2 — is the metro corridor that has changed Electronic City’s transport picture permanently. Understanding the line as a whole helps you plan your journey more effectively, particularly when it comes to interchanges and connections from different parts of the city.

Route and Coverage

The Yellow Line runs from RV Road in south-central Bengaluru to Bommasandra in the far south, covering approximately 19 kilometres and serving 16 stations. The entire alignment follows the Hosur Road corridor — the same road that has been the primary vehicle-based commuting route to Electronic City for decades.

By running on an elevated viaduct above and alongside Hosur Road, the Yellow Line delivers what road-based transport on the same corridor has never been able to offer: a journey time that is completely independent of traffic conditions below. Whether Hosur Road is free-flowing or gridlocked, a Yellow Line metro train covers the full corridor in approximately the same time every single trip.

Key Stations on the Yellow Line

The stations most relevant to Electronic City commuters, listed from north to south:

RV Road Metro Station — The northern terminus and interchange point. At RV Road, passengers can transfer to the Green Line of Namma Metro for onward travel north to Majestic, Yeshwanthpur, Yelahanka, and the airport corridor, or south to Silk Institute. This interchange makes RV Road the critical gateway between the Yellow Line and the broader Namma Metro network.

Central Silk Board Metro Station — Approximately 8 kilometres south of RV Road, this station sits at the infamously congested Silk Board junction. For commuters coming from Koramangala, Indiranagar, or other eastern parts of the city, Silk Board provides a metro entry point with onward Yellow Line access to Electronic City. The station also dramatically reduces the time penalty of passing through what was previously one of Bengaluru’s most reliably congested intersections.

Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara Metro Station — The nearest metro station to Electronic City Phase 1, located approximately 1.1 kilometres from the Phase 1 entrance. This station is positioned on the approach to Electronic City from the north and serves as the primary metro gateway for Phase 1 workers arriving from the city.

Electronic City Metro Station — Located within or immediately adjacent to Electronic City itself, this station serves Phase 2 at approximately 0.5 kilometres from the Phase 2 entrance. For Phase 2 employees, this is the closer and more direct option.

Bommasandra Metro Station — The southern terminus of the Yellow Line, serving the Bommasandra industrial area and providing metro access to the broader southern Bengaluru corridor.

Nearest Metro Stations to Electronic City: Detailed Breakdown

1. Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara Metro Station — Primary Gateway for Phase 1

At 1.1 kilometres from Electronic City Phase 1, Konappana Agrahara is the station that most daily commuters to Phase 1 will use. The name reflects the station’s position in the Konappana Agrahara locality — the residential and commercial area immediately north of the Electronic City township.

The 1.1-kilometre distance is genuinely walkable for many commuters, particularly during cooler morning hours. The walking route from the station to the Phase 1 entrance runs along a reasonably well-paved stretch with footpath infrastructure. For those who prefer not to walk, feeder auto-rickshaws and BMTC feeder buses operate from the station exits to the corporate campuses inside Phase 1.

Landmarks served from this station:

• Electronic City Phase 1 entrance (~1.1 km)
• Infosys campus entrance (~1.3 km)
• M5 Mall Electronic City (~1.2 km)
• Electronic City Toll Plaza (~1.5 km)

For large employers like Infosys, dedicated employee shuttle services connect the metro station to specific campus buildings, eliminating the last-mile challenge for employees of major corporate occupants.

2. Electronic City Metro Station — Direct Access for Phase 2

The Electronic City Metro Station is positioned to serve Phase 2 directly, with the Phase 2 entrance approximately 0.5 kilometres away. For Phase 2 employees, this is the closest metro option by a significant margin — half a kilometre is comfortably walkable for virtually anyone, making this one of the most convenient metro-to-workplace connections in Bengaluru.

Landmarks served from this station:

• Electronic City Phase 2 entrance (~0.5 km)
• Electronic City Toll Plaza (~0.8 km)
• Phase 2 technology parks (~0.5–1 km)
• Residential apartments in the southern Electronic City zone (~0.5–1.5 km)

3. Central Silk Board Metro Station — Junction for Eastern Bengaluru Connections

For commuters approaching from Koramangala, Indiranagar, or other points east of the city, Central Silk Board Metro Station — approximately 8 kilometres north of Electronic City on the Yellow Line — serves as a key junction and transfer point.

Previously, Silk Board junction was synonymous with delay and frustration. The metro station here does not eliminate the junction’s road-level congestion, but it removes metro commuters from that congestion entirely. Passengers arriving by cab or auto from Koramangala or Indiranagar can now alight at Silk Board, board the Yellow Line southbound, and reach Electronic City in approximately 15 to 20 minutes by rail — a journey that might take 45 to 60 minutes by road during peak hours.

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Yellow Line Metro: Timings, Fares, and Frequency

Operating Hours

The Yellow Line operates daily from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm. This covers the full range of standard corporate working hours, including early morning shifts (many Electronic City companies run shifts from 6 am) and late evening departures for employees working standard office hours.

For employees on night shifts or those leaving after 11 pm, cab-based transport remains necessary. Pre-booking through Ola or Uber before your shift ends is advisable to avoid surge pricing at late hours.

Train Frequency

During peak hours (7:00 am to 10:00 am and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on weekdays), Yellow Line trains run at intervals of approximately 5 to 8 minutes. During off-peak hours, frequency reduces to approximately 10 to 15 minutes. On Sundays and public holidays, reduced frequency applies throughout the day.

Fares

Yellow Line fares follow Namma Metro’s standard distance-based pricing structure:

A Namma Metro smart card (reloadable stored-value card) is strongly recommended for daily commuters. It offers a small discount on every journey, eliminates queuing for tokens, and works across the entire Namma Metro network. Cards are available at all metro stations for a refundable deposit.

Getting to Electronic City from Different Parts of Bengaluru

With the Yellow Line operational, journey planning from various parts of the city is now significantly more straightforward. Here is a practical breakdown:

From Majestic (Central Interchange Hub)

Majestic — Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station — is Bengaluru’s primary metro interchange, where the Purple Line (east-west) and Green Line (north-south) intersect. It is also adjacent to KSR City Railway Station and the main KSRTC bus terminus.

Route: Majestic → Green Line southbound → RV Road → interchange to Yellow Line southbound → Konappana Agrahara or Electronic City Metro Station.

Total journey time: Approximately 45 to 55 minutes Approximate fare: ₹45–₹55 by smart card

This route is now the standard recommendation for long-distance travellers arriving at Bengaluru by train or intercity bus and heading to Electronic City.

From MG Road

Route: MG Road Metro Station → Purple Line westbound → Majestic → interchange to Green Line southbound → RV Road → interchange to Yellow Line → Electronic City.

Total journey time: Approximately 50 to 60 minutes Approximate fare: ₹50–₹60

From Indiranagar

Route: Indiranagar Metro Station → Purple Line westbound → Majestic → Green Line → RV Road → Yellow Line → Electronic City.

Alternatively: Cab or auto from Indiranagar to Central Silk Board Station (~20 to 30 minutes), then Yellow Line southbound to Electronic City (~15 to 20 minutes).

The second option — combining a cab to Silk Board with the Yellow Line — is often faster during peak hours because it avoids the Majestic interchange wait time.

From Whitefield (Eastern IT Corridor)

Route: Whitefield (Kadugodi) Metro Station → Purple Line westbound to Majestic → Green Line to RV Road → Yellow Line to Electronic City.

Total journey time: Approximately 80 to 100 minutes Approximate fare: ₹60–₹75

This journey involves two interchanges and is relatively long, but it is substantially more reliable in terms of journey time predictability than the direct road alternative, which can take 90 to 150 minutes during peak hours on the Outer Ring Road.

From Koramangala

Route: Short cab or auto to Central Silk Board Metro Station (~15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic) → Yellow Line southbound → Electronic City (~15 to 20 minutes by metro).

Total journey time: Approximately 35 to 50 minutes Total cost: ₹150–₹250 (cab to Silk Board) + ₹20–₹25 (metro)

This is the most practical route for Koramangala residents and eliminates the Silk Board road bottleneck for the most congestion-sensitive portion of the journey.

From Yelahanka or Airport Corridor

Route: Yelahanka Metro Station → Green Line southbound → RV Road → Yellow Line → Electronic City.

Total journey time: Approximately 70 to 90 minutes

For professionals commuting from the airport corridor or northern Bengaluru, the Green-to-Yellow interchange at RV Road is now a clean, all-metro connection to Electronic City.

Railway Connectivity: Heelalige Station

For travellers who use Bengaluru’s suburban railway network, Heelalige Railway Station remains a relevant option. Located approximately 4 kilometres from Electronic City Phase 1, it connects to the Bengaluru-Hosur suburban rail line operated by South Western Railway.

From Heelalige, auto-rickshaws are readily available for the connection to Electronic City. The auto fare runs approximately ₹80 to ₹120, and the journey takes 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic at the Hosur Road approach.

Heelalige is most useful for commuters travelling from Hosur, Krishnarajapuram, and other suburban rail stops along the south-eastern corridor. For most Electronic City commuters based in Bengaluru proper, the Yellow Line metro is now the more convenient option. However, for those specifically travelling from rail-served suburban areas, Heelalige provides a direct and economical connection that bypasses the broader metro network entirely.

Electronic City: Lifestyle, Landmarks, and What the Metro Unlocks

The Yellow Line’s opening does more than improve the commute to office campuses. It fundamentally changes the accessibility of everything in and around Electronic City — and that includes a range of destinations that are now within easy metro reach for residents of the broader city.

M5 Mall Electronic City

M5 Mall, located approximately 1.2 kilometres from Konappana Agrahara Metro Station, is the primary retail and entertainment destination within the Electronic City zone. It houses a multiplex cinema, food court, supermarket, fashion retail, and a range of dining options. With the metro now running to Konappana Agrahara, M5 Mall is accessible from central Bengaluru in approximately 45 to 55 minutes by metro — making it a viable destination for city-wide visitors rather than just local residents and Electronic City employees.

Dining and Café Culture

Electronic City has developed a surprisingly rich food and café ecosystem over the years, driven by the large young professional population living and working in the zone. Restaurants, cafés, and quick-service dining options are concentrated along the Hosur Road frontage and within the commercial zones of both Phase 1 and Phase 2. The metro’s arrival makes these dining options accessible to Bengalureans from other parts of the city, and also gives Electronic City residents easier access to dining options in Koramangala, Jayanagar, and the city centre.

Educational Institutions

Several educational institutions — including engineering college campuses and professional training centres — operate within and adjacent to Electronic City. Students travelling to these institutions from across the city now have a direct metro option that significantly reduces commuting time and cost compared to road-based alternatives.

Residential Zones

The residential apartments and gated communities that have grown around Electronic City house tens of thousands of IT professionals and their families. For these residents, the metro opens up the broader city in a way that road-based transport never could — a reliable, affordable, time-predictable connection to Majestic, MG Road, Indiranagar, and beyond. Weekend trips into the city’s cultural and commercial centre, previously requiring careful traffic planning, are now straightforward metro journeys.

Facilities at Yellow Line Metro Stations

Both Konappana Agrahara and Electronic City Metro Stations are built to Namma Metro’s Phase 2 infrastructure standards, which include:

Accessibility: Lifts and escalators at all entry and exit points, making the stations accessible for passengers with mobility challenges, elderly travellers, and those with luggage.

Parking: Dedicated parking facilities at both stations for two-wheelers and four-wheelers, enabling park-and-ride commuting from surrounding residential areas.

Feeder Buses: BMTC feeder bus services connect the metro stations to corporate campuses, residential zones, and commercial areas within Electronic City that are beyond comfortable walking distance.

Real-time Information: Digital display boards showing train arrival times, destination information, and service alerts at all platforms.

Smart Card Recharge: Token vending machines and smart card recharge facilities at station concourses, with digital payment options available.

Practical Tips for Commuting to Electronic City by Metro

Choose your station by your destination. Konappana Agrahara is the right station for Phase 1, Infosys campus, and M5 Mall. Electronic City Metro Station is the right station for Phase 2 and the southern zone. A few minutes spent confirming which station is closer to your specific destination saves unnecessary walking or auto-rickshaw rides at the other end.

Use feeder services from the station. Both Yellow Line Electronic City stations have feeder bus and auto-rickshaw connectivity to the corporate campuses inside the township. For Phase 1 in particular, where the campus entrances can be spread across a large area, the feeder bus is the most efficient last-mile option. Check BMRCL’s official app for current feeder bus routes and timings.

Interchange at RV Road, not Majestic, where possible. For journeys originating on the Green Line, interchanging at RV Road onto the Yellow Line is more efficient than continuing to Majestic and then doubling back. RV Road is the southern end of the Green Line’s operational section closest to Electronic City — using it as your interchange point saves 15 to 20 minutes compared to going via Majestic.

Plan for peak-hour platform crowding at Silk Board. Central Silk Board Station, given its position at one of the city’s busiest road junctions, attracts significant passenger volumes during peak hours as commuters switch from road to rail. If you are boarding at Silk Board during the evening peak, allow for the possibility of waiting for a second train if the first is full.

Download the BMRCL app before you travel. The official Namma Metro app provides real-time train tracking, fare calculation, route planning across all lines, and smart card balance checking. For daily Yellow Line commuters, it is an essential tool. The app also provides service disruption notifications, which are important to have during the Yellow Line’s initial months of operation when teething issues can occasionally affect schedules.

Consider the park-and-ride option. If you live in the Electronic City residential zone or surrounding areas and currently drive to work, the Yellow Line’s parking facilities at Konappana Agrahara and Electronic City Metro Stations make a park-and-ride commute viable for the first time. Parking fees at metro stations are typically modest, and using the metro for the urban portion of your journey reduces both fuel costs and the stress of city driving.

Comparing Bengaluru and Noida Electronic City Metro: The 2026 Picture

A brief note on the comparison that featured in earlier versions of this subject: as of 2026, Bengaluru’s Electronic City has now joined Noida Electronic City in having direct, operational metro access.

Noida Electronic City Metro Station on Delhi Metro’s Blue Line — which has been operational for years as the line’s eastern terminus in Sector 62 — remains a fully functional and heavily used metro connection for Noida’s technology corridor, with first trains at 5:00 am, last trains at 11:30 pm, and peak-hour frequency of 3 to 5 minutes.

Bengaluru’s Electronic City Metro, now operational on the Yellow Line, brings comparable direct metro access to India’s largest IT township — with Konappana Agrahara at 1.1 km from Phase 1 and the dedicated Electronic City Station at 0.5 km from Phase 2. Operating hours of 5:30 am to 11:00 pm and peak-hour frequency of 5 to 8 minutes make it a serious daily commuter option from day one.

Both cities’ Electronic City zones now have the metro connectivity their scale and importance demanded. For Bengaluru, the wait is over.

Conclusion: The Commute That Defined a City’s Infrastructure Challenge Is Now Solved

The nearest metro station to Electronic City Bengaluru is Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara Metro Station on the Yellow Line, just 1.1 kilometres from Electronic City Phase 1. For Phase 2, the dedicated Electronic City Metro Station is even closer at approximately 0.5 kilometres. Both stations are part of the Yellow Line’s RV Road to Bommasandra corridor, operational as of 2026 and running daily from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm.

The Yellow Line transforms Electronic City’s connectivity in every measurable way. Journey times that previously ranged from 60 to 120 minutes on congested Hosur Road are now 30 to 50 minutes by metro from central Bengaluru, regardless of traffic conditions. Fares of ₹20 to ₹60 for most city-wide journeys make the metro dramatically cheaper than daily cab travel. And the predictability of metro travel — the ability to plan your morning departure knowing exactly when you will arrive — represents a quality-of-life improvement that cannot be fully quantified but is deeply felt by anyone who has spent years commuting to Electronic City by road.

For railway travellers, Heelalige Railway Station remains a relevant option at approximately 4 kilometres from Phase 1, serving the suburban rail corridor from the south-east.

Plan your route by your specific Phase 1 or Phase 2 destination, use the BMRCL app for real-time scheduling, take advantage of feeder bus services for the final campus connection, and enjoy what Bengaluru’s Electronic City commuters have been waiting for: a metro ride to work.