South End Circle — the prominent metro station and roundabout junction in the Jayanagar zone of south Bengaluru — is one of the most transit-complete and most educationally significant junctions in the city’s southern residential belt. The circle sits at the convergence of RV Road and the South End Road in Jayanagar’s 2nd and 3rd Block zone, flanked immediately by Vijaya College — one of Bengaluru’s most respected and most historically significant autonomous degree colleges — and directly connected to two Namma Metro lines: the Green Line (Nagasandra–Silk Institute) and the Yellow Line (RV Road–Bommasandra). The convergence of both Metro lines at South End Circle makes it one of Bengaluru’s few ground-level multi-metro-accessible junctions — and with the Ragigudda Metro Station just 4 minutes’ walk and first Green Line Metro at 4:35 AM, South End Circle functions as the daily rapid transit gateway for the thousands of residents, students, and office-goers of Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Basavanagudi, and Banashankari.
Location of South End Circle
- Address: South End Circle, South End Road / RV Road, 2nd Block Jayanagar, Bengaluru — 560004, Karnataka
- Pin Code: 560004 / 560011 (RV Road zone)
- STD Code: 080
- Administrative Zone: Visweswara Puram Ward / Pattabhirama Nagar — BBMP
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Vijaya College | Adjacent — 2-minute walk |
| Ragigudda Metro Station (Green + Yellow Line) | 4-minute walk |
| Jayanagar 4th Block Bus Station | 571 metres — 8-minute walk |
| Jayanagar TTMC (Travellers Traffic Management Centre) | 815 metres — 11-minute walk |
| Sanjay Gandhi Hospital | 855 metres |
| Lalbagh Botanical Garden (west entrance) | 1.5 kilometres |
| Basavanagudi (Bull Temple) | 2 kilometres |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 7 kilometres |
| Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) | 6 kilometres |
| Kempegowda International Airport | 40 kilometres |
| BTM Layout | 4 kilometres |
Directions to South End Circle
From KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station
Take Lalbagh Road southward → continue via Lalbagh Botanical Garden → South End Road → South End Circle approximately 7 kilometres — 15 to 25 minutes by BMTC or auto-rickshaw.
From Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic)
Take Route 215-H or Route 2 southward → via Lalbagh → South End Road → South End Circle approximately 6 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes by BMTC.
From Kempegowda International Airport
Take Vayu Vajra KIA-5 airport bus → via Hosur Road or Bannerghatta Road corridor → continue to Jayanagar zone → South End Circle approximately 40 kilometres — 50 to 75 minutes.
From BTM Layout
Take South End Road northward → approximately 4 kilometres → South End Circle. 10 to 20 minutes.
From Basavanagudi
Take RV Road northeastward → approximately 2 kilometres → South End Circle. 5 to 10 minutes.
Road Connectivity of South End Circle
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| RV Road (Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road) | North–South | KSR City Railway Station (north) — Jayanagar, BTM (south) |
| South End Road | East–West | Basavanagudi (west) — Jayanagar 4th Block, Koramangala (east) |
| 11th Main Road (Jayanagar) | East toward Jayanagar Main | Jayanagar Shopping Complex, commercial zone |
| Madhavan Park Road | North | Madhavan Park, Gandhi Nagar |
| 30th Cross Road (Jayanagar) | East | Jayanagar 4th Block TTMC |
| Bannerghatta Road (via connector) | South | JP Nagar, Bannerghatta |
BMTC Bus Connectivity of South End Circle
| BMTC Route | Service Details |
| Route 215-H | KBS (Majestic) to Jambusavari Dinne — via South End Circle — first bus 3:00 AM |
| Route 215-N / 215-ND | Via South End Circle — south city corridor |
| Route 25 / 25-A / 25E / 25N | Via South End Circle — cross-city services |
| Route 210-E / 210-CA / 210-B | Via South End Circle — major east-west routes |
| Route 213-M / 213-V | Via South End Circle — city connector |
| Route 214-H | Via South End Circle — south city service |
| Route 217-D | Via South End Circle — Jayanagar–city centre |
| Route 60-A / 60-E | Via South End Circle — south corridor express |
| Route 364-G | Via South End Circle — south end zone |
| Route 2 / 2-A / 2-E | Via South End Circle — major city routes |
| Route 12 / 12-B | Via South End Circle |
| Route KIA-5 / KIA-5D | Vayu Vajra Airport — KIA-5 first at 3:17 AM |
| Route BC-4A, 170, 18, 27, 181 | Via South End Circle — various corridors |
First Metro (Green Line): 4:35 AM. First BMTC bus: KIA-5 at 3:17 AM. Last bus (Yellow Line Metro): 11:56 PM.
Metro Connectivity of South End Circle
South End Circle is one of the most Metro-proximate major junctions in south Bengaluru — served by both the Green Line and Yellow Line of Namma Metro:
| Station | Line | Distance | Notes |
| Ragigudda Metro Station | Green Line + Yellow Line | 4-minute walk | Primary Metro access — both lines available |
| South End Circle Metro Station | Green Line | At the circle | Dedicated Metro station directly at the circle |
The Green Line at South End Circle connects northward to Majestic interchange and onward to Nagasandra, and southward toward Yelachenahalli (Silk Institute). The Yellow Line connects toward Bommasandra in the south. First Green Line Metro: 4:35 AM. Last Yellow Line Metro: 11:56 PM. The station has two entrances: Gate A and Gate B.
Railway Connectivity of South End Circle
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 7 km | All lines | Main city terminus |
| Bengaluru Cantt. Railway Station | 5 km | South Western Railway | Secondary station |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks of South End Circle
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Vijaya College | Adjacent | One of Bengaluru’s most historically significant autonomous degree colleges |
| Jayanagar 4th Block | 571 metres | Bengaluru’s most popular residential and commercial neighbourhood |
| Jayanagar Shopping Complex | 1 km | One of Bengaluru’s oldest and most beloved retail markets |
| Sanjay Gandhi Hospital | 855 metres | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases — major government hospital |
| Lalbagh Botanical Garden | 1.5 km | 240-acre heritage botanical garden — Bengaluru’s green jewel |
| Basavanagudi (Bull Temple) | 2 km | South Bengaluru’s most iconic cultural and religious landmark |
| Madhavan Park | 468 metres | Well-maintained public park in Jayanagar zone |
| SDS TB Hospital | Adjacent | Government TB and Chest Diseases hospital |
| PM Swimming Centre | Adjacent | Public swimming facility at South End Circle |
| Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road Metro | 3.2 km | Additional Yellow Line access south of the circle |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is South End Circle located in Bengaluru?
A: South End Circle is at the junction of RV Road and South End Road, 2nd Block Jayanagar, south Bengaluru — PIN 560004 — flanked by Vijaya College and the Ragigudda Metro Station.
Q2. Which Metro lines serve South End Circle?
A: Both the Green Line and Yellow Line of Namma Metro serve South End Circle — Ragigudda Metro Station is a 4-minute walk and the dedicated South End Circle Metro Station is directly at the circle.
Q3. What time does the first Metro arrive at South End Circle?
A: The Green Line begins at 4:35 AM and the Yellow Line at 7:00 AM near the circle. The last Yellow Line Metro runs until 11:56 PM.
Q4. Which BMTC routes serve South End Circle?
A: Routes 215-H, 25, 25-A, 25E, 210-E, 213-M, 2, 12, 60-A, 60-E, 364-G, KIA-5, and many others serve South End Circle. KIA-5 airport bus starts from 3:17 AM.
Q5. What is Vijaya College near South End Circle?
A: Vijaya College is one of Bengaluru’s most historically significant autonomous degree colleges — established in 1948 and directly adjacent to South End Circle — a defining institutional presence of the junction.
Q6. How far is Lalbagh from South End Circle?
A: Approximately 1.5 kilometres north along RV Road — a 15-minute walk or 5-minute auto-rickshaw ride.
Q7. How far is Jayanagar 4th Block from South End Circle?
A: Approximately 571 metres — an 8-minute walk or 3-minute auto-rickshaw ride along South End Road.
Q8. Which railway station is nearest to South End Circle?
A: KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station is approximately 7 kilometres north via RV Road and Lalbagh Road. Bengaluru Cantonment Station is approximately 5 kilometres away.
