Nagawara Metro Station: Pink Line Access from Thanisandra

The Nagawara metro station near Thanisandra will be the northern end of the Pink Line and an interchange with the Blue Line, making it one of the most important stations in North Bengaluru. It lies about 7.9 km from the Thanisandra Main Road belt.

The Pink Line runs about 21.26 km from Kalena Agrahara in the south to Nagawara in the north, with 18 stations. Six above-ground stations run along Bannerghatta Road from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, and the remaining stations are underground, passing Dairy Circle, MG Road, Shivajinagar, Cantonment and Tannery Road before reaching Nagawara.

For residents, the Pink Line metro North Bangalore connection opens a direct rail link to the city centre. MG Road, Shivajinagar and Cantonment station all lie on the route, which helps anyone working or shopping in central Bengaluru.

The Nagawara metro opening date has shifted several times. As of late September 2026, no part of the line had opened to passengers. Its above-ground southern section was targeted to open by mid-October 2026, with the full corridor, including the underground stretch to Nagawara, targeted for March 2027. Treat these as targets and check for updates before relying on them.

Nagawara's second role is as a Blue Line interchange. The Blue Line airport metro passes Nagawara on its way along the Outer Ring Road to Hebbal and the airport. Once both lines open, a single change at Nagawara links the city centre, the Outer Ring Road offices and the airport. Our Blue Line guide explains that line.

Practically, residents will reach the Nagawara metro station near Thanisandra by road, as 7.9 km is not walking distance. A cab, bus or short drive connects to the station, after which the metro avoids the slowest stretches of city traffic.

For property buyers, the Pink Line's value lies in choice. A single line connects North Bengaluru with the central business district and the southern residential belt, which widens the pool of tenants and future buyers for homes within reach of Nagawara.

For buyers at Prestige Thanisandra, with possession targeted for 2031, Nagawara should be fully operational well before handover. See every distance on our location page.

Related reading: Airport Metro Blue Line: What It Means for Thanisandra.

FAQs

1. How far is Nagawara metro station from Thanisandra?
   About 7.9 km from the Thanisandra Main Road belt.

2. Which line serves Nagawara?
   The Pink Line ends at Nagawara, and the Blue Line airport metro will also stop there, making it an interchange.

3. When will Nagawara open?
   The full Pink Line corridor to Nagawara was targeted for March 2027, as of the latest timelines.

4. Where does the Pink Line go?
   From Kalena Agrahara through Bannerghatta Road, Dairy Circle, MG Road and Shivajinagar to Nagawara.

5. Is the Pink Line open now?
   As of late September 2026, no section had opened to passengers; the above-ground section was targeted for mid-October 2026.