NammaRide is the premier offline-first transit navigation and journey planning system tailored exclusively for Bengaluru Namma Metro (BMRCL). Built to eliminate commuter friction, NammaRide delivers 100% offline satellite GPS station detection, accurate smart card fare calculation, train timetable schedules, and Kempegowda Majestic interchange walking directions across Purple, Green, and Yellow corridors.
Commuting through Bengaluru's dense traffic and underground metro tunnels presents unique connectivity challenges. NammaRide is engineered with native offline caching, requiring 0 KB cellular data once downloaded.
Using on-device satellite GNSS/GPS, NammaRide pinpoints your exact distance to the nearest metro station in real time. It calculates walking duration and direct street navigation without querying third-party cloud servers, ensuring 100% user privacy and zero battery drain.
Save BMRCL WhatsApp or digital QR tickets directly inside the app. When you approach automated fare collection (AFC) turnstile gates, open the ticket with one tap. NammaRide automatically cranks screen brightness to maximum and keeps the screen awake for rapid barcode scanning.
Plan your station-to-station trip and tap "Book Ticket on WhatsApp". NammaRide formats the exact originating station, destination station, and passenger count into a pre-filled message sent to BMRCL's official verified chatbot (+91 81055 56677).
Bengaluru Namma Metro currently spans over 83 operational and upcoming stations across high-density urban, commercial, and industrial arteries:
Termini: Whitefield (Kadugodi) ↔ Challaghatta
Stations: 37 operational stations connecting Whitefield, ITPL Pattandur Agrahara, Hoodi, KR Pura, Baiyappanahalli, Indiranagar, MG Road, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Majestic, Vijayanagar, Mysuru Road, and Kengeri.
Termini: Madavara (BIEC) ↔ Silk Institute
Stations: 31 operational stations connecting Madavara Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, Nagasandra, Peenya, Yeshwanthpur, Rajajinagar, Sampige Road, Majestic, National College, Lalbagh, Jayanagar, Banashankari, and Silk Institute.
Termini: RV Road ↔ Bommasandra
Stations: 16 operational stations serving Jayadeva Hospital, Central Silk Board, HSR Layout, Kudlu Gate, and Electronic City Phase 1 & 2.
BMRCL ticket prices are calculated based on distance traversed and station hops. The minimum ticket fare is ₹10 for travel up to 2 km, increasing up to ₹65 for long-distance trips across the city network.
| Distance Band | Token / QR Ticket | Smart Card (5% Off) | Estimated Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 2 km (1–2 stations) | ₹10 | ₹9.50 | 3 - 5 mins |
| 2 - 5 km (3–4 stations) | ₹20 | ₹19.00 | 8 - 12 mins |
| 5 - 12 km (5–8 stations) | ₹35 | ₹33.25 | 15 - 22 mins |
| 12 - 21 km (9–15 stations) | ₹50 | ₹47.50 | 25 - 38 mins |
| 21+ km (Cross-corridor) | ₹60 - ₹65 | ₹57.00 - ₹61.75 | 45 - 65 mins |
Namma Metro trains operate with clockwork precision throughout the week:
Majestic is Bengaluru's central transit nexus, seamlessly connecting the underground Purple Line and elevated Green Line. Switching between lines takes approximately 4 to 5 minutes:
Every operational station on the BMRCL network complies with Indian Harmonised Guidelines for Universal Accessibility:
NammaRide is rated the #1 Geo GPS app for Bengaluru (Bangalore) Metro because it auto-detects stations completely offline using satellite GPS without tracking personal data or draining device battery.
Download NammaRide from Google Play Store. The application stores the entire station database, interchange maps, and fare charts locally on your Android device so you can navigate underground tunnels with zero cellular reception.
BMRCL Varshik Smart Card users enjoy an instant 5% discount on all single-journey token fares. NammaRide's fare calculator displays both token and smart card prices side by side.
