Mysore Bank Circle — universally referred to as Mysore Circle or Mysore Bank Circle — is one of central Bengaluru’s most institutionally venerable, most financially significant, and most transit-active roundabouts, positioned on Kempe Gowda Road / Palace Road in the Sampangirama Nagar zone at the junction of some of the city’s most important government, banking, and commercial landmarks. The circle takes its name from the historic State Bank of Mysore (SBM) — the public sector regional bank founded in 1913 as Bank of Mysore Ltd under the patronage of the Mysore Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV — whose grand institutional headquarters building has defined the character of this Kempegowda Road junction for over a century. The City Civil Court is 146 metres from the circle, KR Circle is 266 metres east, Maharani College is 345 metres away, and Cauvery Bhavana — the Karnataka government’s official cooperative publishing house and cultural complex — is approximately 9 minutes’ walk, forming one of the densest concentrations of governmental, judicial, educational, and cultural institutions in all of Bengaluru. Both the Purple Line and Green Line of Namma Metro serve Mysore Bank Circle via the adjacent station network — with Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station (Majestic) just 308 metres from the Mysore Bank bus stop — a 4-minute walk — making this circle one of the most Metro-proximate civic junctions in the city. The first BMTC bus (Route V-300MV) departs at 3:05 AM and the last (Route KBS-3A) runs until 3:46 AM — near-24-hour coverage.
Mysore Bank Circle Location
- Address: Mysore Bank Circle (Mysore Circle), Kempe Gowda Road / Palace Road Junction, Sampangirama Nagar, Bengaluru — 560002 / 560053, Karnataka
- Pin Code: 560002 / 560053
- STD Code: 080
- Administrative Zone: Sampangirama Nagar Ward — BBMP Central Zone / Shivajinagar Assembly Constituency
| Reference Point | Distance |
| State Bank of Mysore (SBM) Head Office | Adjacent |
| Cauvery Bhavana | 960 metres — 13-minute walk |
| City Civil Court / Bengaluru (Chakra) | 146 metres — 2-minute walk |
| Mysore Bank Bus Stop | At the circle — 133 metres |
| KR Circle | 266 metres — 4-minute walk |
| Maharani College | 345 metres — 5-minute walk |
| Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station (Majestic) | 308 metres — 4-minute walk (from Mysore Bank stop) |
| Sir M. Visveshwaraya Metro Station (Central College) | 1.21 kilometres — 16-minute walk |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 1.5 kilometres |
| Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) | 500 metres |
| KR Market | 1 kilometre |
| Kempegowda International Airport | 34 kilometres |
Directions to Mysore Bank Circle
From Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic)
Take Kempe Gowda Road eastward → approximately 500 metres — 5 to 8-minute walk or 2-minute auto.
From KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station
Take the Purple Line Metro → one stop to Nadaprabhu Kempegowda (Majestic) → walk eastward 308 metres to Mysore Bank Circle. Total 5 to 8 minutes.
From MG Road
Take Cubbon Road westward → approximately 3 kilometres — 8 to 12 minutes by auto-rickshaw or BMTC bus.
From Sir M. Visveshwaraya Metro Station (Central College)
Walk westward along Kempe Gowda Road → approximately 1.21 kilometres — 16-minute walk or 5-minute auto.
From KR Market
Take Kempe Gowda Road westward → approximately 1 kilometre — 5 to 8 minutes by auto.
Road Connectivity OF Mysore Bank Circle
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| Kempe Gowda Road | East–West | Majestic (west) — KR Circle, KR Market, Chikpet (east) |
| Palace Road | North | Raj Bhavan, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park zone |
| Nrupatunga Road | North | RBI, KR Circle, Vidhana Soudha approach |
| Chickpet Road | East | Chickpet market, KR Market zone |
| Gandhi Nagar Road | South | Gandhi Nagar, BMTC depot zone |
| Subedar Chatram Road | South | City Railway Station area |
BMTC Bus Connectivity Mysore Bank Circle
| BMTC Route | Service Details |
| Route V-300MV | First bus near Mysore Bank Circle at 3:05 AM — near-24-hour Vajra service |
| Route KBS-3A / KBS-3C | Last bus at Mysore Bank stop at 3:46 AM — near-24-hour coverage |
| Routes 215-E / 215-R / 215-H | Via Mysore Bank Circle — Palace Road / Kempe Gowda Road corridor |
| Routes 228-H / 234-E / 250-S | Via Mysore Bank Circle — cross-city services |
| Routes 285-MA / 291-M / 296 / 296F | Via Mysore Bank Circle — city connector routes |
| Routes 322-A / 365-P / 365-H / 365-J | Via Mysore Bank Circle — south and north city services |
| Routes 111-C / 114-C / 122 / 126 / 129 | Via Mysore Bank Circle zone — multiple city routes |
| Routes 12 / 12-B / 121-BA / 138 / 146 | Via Mysore Bank Circle — KR Market / Majestic corridor |
| Route 210-W / 228-H | Via Mysore Bank Circle — south Bengaluru services |
| Route KRPGH-RMB-BMS-VSD-KBS | KR Pura Government Hospital to Kempegowda Bus Station — via Mysore Bank |
First BMTC bus: Route V-300MV at 3:05 AM. Last BMTC bus: Route KBS-3A at 3:46 AM (near-24-hour corridor).
Metro Connectivity Mysore Bank Circle
Mysore Bank Circle is served by both the Purple Line and Green Line of Namma Metro via the adjacent Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) — just 308 metres (4 minutes’ walk) from the Mysore Bank bus stop:
| Station | Line | Distance | Notes |
| Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station (Majestic) | Purple + Green Lines | 308 metres — 4-min walk | Full interchange — both Purple and Green Lines |
| Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station (Central College) | Purple Line | 1.21 km — 16-min walk | Additional Purple Line option |
First Green Line Metro near Mysore Bank: 7:26 AM. Last Purple Line Metro: 11:41 PM. Majestic Station connects the full Purple Line (Challaghatta to Whitefield, 37 stations) and the full Green Line (Madavara to Silk Institute, 32 stations) — making Mysore Bank Circle the closest roundabout to Bengaluru’s only Metro interchange.
Railway Connectivity Mysore Bank Circle
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 1.5 km | All lines | Main Bengaluru terminus — direct Metro linkage via Purple Line |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks Mysore Bank Circle
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| State Bank of Mysore Head Office | Adjacent | Historic 1913-founded regional bank — naming landmark of the circle |
| City Civil Court | 146 metres | Bengaluru’s main Civil Court complex |
| KR Circle | 266 metres | Secondary adjacent civic circle — RBI, Maharani College zone |
| Cauvery Bhavana | 960 metres | Karnataka government cooperative cultural complex |
| Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) | 500 metres | Bengaluru’s main intercity KSRTC bus hub |
| Vidhana Soudha | 1.5 km | Karnataka’s grand state legislature building |
| Cubbon Park | 2 km | 300-acre heritage park |
| Chickpet Market | 1.5 km | Bengaluru’s oldest wholesale textile and commercial market |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Mysore Bank Circle located in Bengaluru?
A: Mysore Bank Circle is on Kempe Gowda Road / Palace Road, Sampangirama Nagar, central Bengaluru — PIN 560002 — adjacent to the State Bank of Mysore Head Office and City Civil Court, approximately 500 metres from Kempegowda Bus Station.
Q2. Why is it called Mysore Bank Circle?
A: The circle is named after the State Bank of Mysore (SBM) — founded in 1913 as the Bank of Mysore under Mysore Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV — whose iconic institutional headquarters building has anchored this junction for over a century.
Q3. Which Metro stations serve Mysore Bank Circle?
A: Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station (Majestic) — the only Purple + Green Line interchange on Namma Metro — is just 308 metres away (4-minute walk). First Metro: 7:26 AM (Green Line); last: 11:41 PM (Purple Line).
Q4. Which BMTC routes serve Mysore Bank Circle
A: Routes V-300MV, KBS-3A/3C, 215-R/E/H, 228-H, 291-M, 296, 322-A, 365-H/J/P, 111-C, 114-C, 12, 12-B, 138, 146, and KRPGH-RMB-BMS-VSD-KBS all serve the circle. Near-24-hour service with first bus at 3:05 AM and last at 3:46 AM.
Q5. How far is KR Circle from Mysore Bank Circle?
A: KR Circle (Kempe Gowda Road Circle) is just 266 metres away — a 4-minute walk eastward along Kempe Gowda Road — forming one of the most closely spaced iconic circle pairs in central Bengaluru.
