The Blue Line of Namma Metro, also known as the ORR–Airport Line, It will stretch over 58.19 km and include 30 stations,making it one of the longest and most important metro routes in Bengaluru. Once completed, it will run from Central Silk Board in the south to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA Terminal) in the north, passing through the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and major tech hubs like Bellandur, Marathahalli, KR Puram, Hebbal, and Yelahanka.
The Blue Line is being developed in two parts:
Phase 2A: Covers the Outer Ring Road (ORR) stretch from Central Silk Board to KR Puram, passing through tech hubs like HSR Layout, Bellandur, and Marathahalli.
Phase 2B: Extends from KR Puram to Kempegowda International Airport, connecting key zones like Nagawara, Hebbal, Yelahanka, and Airport City.
Total Length: ~58.19 km
Phase 2A (Silk Board to KR Puram): ~19.75 km
Phase 2B (KR Puram to KIA): ~38.44 km
Total Stations: 30
Start Point: Central Silk Board
End Point: Kempegowda International Airport (Terminal 2)
Expected Completion: 2026–2027
Line Type: Mostly elevated, with underground section near airport
Purpose: Connects tech parks, ORR, residential areas, and the airport
Central Silk Board
Interchange with Yellow Line
One of the busiest junctions in Bengaluru
KR Puram
Interchange with Purple Line
Nearby KR Puram Railway Station
Hebbal (planned)
Proposed interchange with Green Line and suburban rail
Nagawara
Interchange with Pink Line (under construction)
Connects the City to the Airport
First metro line offering direct access to Kempegowda International Airport.
Covers ORR IT Corridor
Connects all major tech parks between Silk Board and Hebbal — including Bellandur, Marathahalli, Kadubeesanahalli, and Manyata Tech Park.
Reduces Travel Time to the Airport
Expected to cut commute time from HSR/ORR to KIA to under 60 minutes.
Multiple Interchanges
Seamless connectivity to Yellow, Purple, Pink, and future lines.
Eco-Friendly and Traffic-Free
Will reduce thousands of airport taxi trips daily and decongest roads.
Central Silk Board
Major traffic hub; Interchange with Yellow Line; connects BTM, HSR, and Hosur Road
HSR Layout
Serves HSR Sectors 1–3 and nearby residential and commercial areas
Agara
Near Agara Lake and junction; connects Koramangala and HSR 4th/6th Sector
Ibbalur
Close to Sarjapur Road, army quarters, and ORR tech zones
Bellandur
Serves RMZ Ecospace, EcoWorld, and Bellandur tech corridor
Kadubeesanahalli
Covers Prestige Tech Park, Cisco campus, and tech parks on ORR
Kodibeesanahalli
Near New Horizon College and several apartment complexes
Marathahalli
Key commercial and transport junction near the flyover
ISRO
Near ISRO Satellite Centre and HAL housing colonies
Doddanekkundi
Connects to Doddanekkundi Industrial Area and residential apartments
Bagmane DRDO Complex
Covers DRDO, Bagmane Tech Park, and CV Raman Nagar
Saraswathi Nagar
Serves localities near Old Madras Road and Pai Layout
KR Puram
Interchange with Purple Line; close to KR Puram Railway Station
Kasturinagar
Residential area near Kasturi Nagar main road and ORR
Horamavu
Serves Banaswadi, Horamavu, and nearby apartment clusters
HRBR Layout
Connects Kammanahalli and commercial belt of North Banaswadi
Kalyan Nagar
Near outer ring road flyover and commercial complexes
HBR Layout
Residential zone with schools, clinics, and small businesses
Nagawara
Interchange with Pink Line; close to Manyata Tech Park
Veerannapalya
Residential area; connects Arabic College and Nagawara surroundings
Kempapura
Covers Esteem Mall, airport road junction, and Hebbal surroundings
Hebbal
Future interchange with Green Line; near flyover and lake
Kodigehalli
Serves Sahakar Nagar, Kodigehalli Gate, and residential layouts
Jakkur Cross
Connects Yelahanka New Town and Jakkur Aerodrome zone
Yelahanka
Major residential hub with railway and defense establishments
Bagalur Cross
Covers Aerospace Park, SEZ, and KIADB industrial areas
Bettahalasuru
Developing suburban area on the airport expressway
Doddajala
Gateway to airport zone; rural-urban fringe with plotted developments
Airport City
Serves cargo zone, logistics parks, and upcoming Airport City township
KIAL Terminals
Underground station at Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport
You’ll benefit from the Blue Line if you:
Travel frequently to Kempegowda International Airport
Live or work in HSR, Bellandur, Marathahalli, KR Puram, or Yelahanka
Work in tech parks along ORR like RMZ Ecospace, EcoWorld, Bagmane, or Manyata
Want to skip traffic between South Bangalore and the Airport
Need to change lines via KR Puram, Nagawara, Silk Board, or Hebbal
The Blue Line Metro in Bangalore will be one of the most transformative infrastructure projects the city has seen. It will connect the airport to the heart of the city, run through Bangalore's tech highway (ORR), and cut commute times significantly for millions of daily travelers.
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