Chickpete is an underground station on Namma Metro’s north-south corridor (Green Line), built as part of Phase I. It sits in the old city, near the Sultanpete, Mamulpete and Tharagupete areas, close to the KR Market and Majestic side.
Chickpet Metro Station: Detailed Guide
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Station name | Chickpete (also Chikkapete / Chickpet) |
| Station code | CKPE |
| Line | Green Line |
| Type | Underground, two tracks with one island platform |
| Owner / operator | BMRCL / Namma Metro |
| Previous station | Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station, Majestic (towards Madavara) |
| Next station | Krishna Rajendra Market (towards Silk Institute) |
| Entry/exit points | 4 (A, B, C and D) |
| First / last train | About 5:28 AM / 11:33 PM (from Chickpete towards Madavara) |
| Parking | Available at the station |
Location
The station is on BVK Iyengar Road, Old Tharagupete, Mamulpete, Sultanpete, Bengaluru 560053. It serves the old-city wholesale and market district.
Connectivity
- Metro: Chickpete is on the Green Line only. The nearest interchange is Majestic, the next station towards Madavara, which connects the Purple and Green Lines through a concourse and footbridges.
- Yellow Line: Riders from Electronic City to Chickpete change at Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road, which links the Yellow and Green Lines.
- Railway: City Railway Station (Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna) is nearby via Majestic. The fare from there is ₹10.
- Bus and road: I found no confirmed BMTC stop details in these sources. The KR Market and Majestic areas have heavy bus coverage.
Sample routes and fares
| From | Fare | Distance / time | Interchange |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG Road | ₹30 | 4.8 km, about 9 min | Majestic |
| Cubbon Park | ₹30 | 4.1 km, about 7 min | Majestic |
| Halasuru | ₹40 | 7.1 km, about 13 min | Majestic |
| Baiyappanahalli | ₹60 | 10.5 km, about 19 min | Majestic |
| Challaghatta | ₹80 | 22 km, about 40 min | Majestic |
| Electronic City | ₹80 | 20.8 km, about 38 min | RV Road |
These are the normal fares. Smart card fares are a few rupees lower.
Gates
- Gate A: towards Manivartapete (Sultanpete) side
- Gate B: towards KR Market side
- Gate C: towards Sultanpete side
- Gate D: towards Manivartapete side
Facilities
- Ticket counters and token or smart card vending, with fare control and a station agent. Shops are listed at the concourse level.
- Parking is available.
- Standard Namma Metro features such as lifts, escalators, accessibility provisions, restrooms and CCTV are typical for underground stations. The sources I found did not list them for Chickpete specifically, so check the BMRCL website or the Namma Metro app before relying on any of them.
FAQ
Which line is Chickpete on?
The Green Line, which is the north-south corridor of Namma Metro.
Is Chickpete underground or elevated?
Underground, with two tracks and one island platform.
Which stations are before and after Chickpete?
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) is towards Madavara, and Krishna Rajendra Market is towards Silk Institute.
Where is the station located?
On BVK Iyengar Road, Old Tharagupete, Mamulpete, Sultanpete, Bengaluru 560053.
How many entry and exit gates are there?
Four: A, B, C and D.
Which gate should I use for KR Market?
Gate B opens towards the KR Market side. Gates A and D open towards Manivartapete, and Gate C towards Sultanpete.
Can I change to the Purple Line at Chickpete?
No. The interchange is at Majestic, one station towards Madavara, where the Purple and Green Lines connect via a concourse and footbridges.
How do I get from Chickpete to MG Road?
Take the Green Line to Majestic, then change to the Purple Line towards Whitefield (Kadugodi). The trip is about 4.8 km, takes about 9 minutes and costs ₹30.
How do I get from Electronic City to Chickpete?
Take the Yellow Line towards Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road, change to the Green Line at RV Road, and continue to Chickpete. The fare is ₹80, the distance about 20.8 km and the time about 38 minutes.
What are the first and last train timings?
From Chickpete towards Madavara, the first train is around 5:28 AM and the last around 11:33 PM. Timings differ slightly by direction and can change, so confirm on the BMRCL website or the Namma Metro app.
Is parking available?
Yes, the sources list parking at Chickpete station. Capacity and charges aren’t given, so check on site.
Is City Railway Station close by?
It is reachable by metro via Majestic. The fare from City Railway Station to Chickpete is ₹10.
What is the fare from Chickpete to Majestic?
The sources don’t list this fare. The ₹10 minimum fare applies to the shortest hops, but check the fare chart at the station.
Does the station have lifts, escalators and restrooms?
These are standard at underground Namma Metro stations, but the sources I found didn’t confirm them for Chickpete specifically. Check with BMRCL or station staff.
What is the station code?
CKPE.
Who runs the station?
BMRCL (Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd) owns it, and Namma Metro operates it.
What is the station known for?
It serves the old-city wholesale and market area around Chickpet, Sultanpete and KR Market, so it is busiest on weekdays during market hours.