Richmond Circle — the well-known roundabout on Kasturba Road / KH Road in Richmond Town, south-central Bengaluru — is one of the city’s most elegant and most historically anchored traffic junctions, sitting at the heart of one of Bengaluru’s most prestigious residential and commercial addresses. Richmond Town, named after the Richmond family during the British colonial era, is a well-laid-out, tree-lined neighbourhood that houses the Bengaluru Club, Bishop Cotton Girls’ High School, major consular offices, corporate headquarters, and a dense corridor of upscale restaurants and cafés along KH Road. The circle is directly flanked by the Bengaluru Club — one of India’s oldest and most storied heritage clubs — and sits within comfortable walking distance of Cubbon Park Metro Station (Purple Line), making it one of the few circles in central Bengaluru with genuine multi-modal accessibility. Airport Vayu Vajra buses serve the circle round the clock, with KIA-14 operating from as early as 4:28 AM.
Location
Address: Richmond Circle, KH Road (Kasturba Road / Richmond Road Junction), Richmond Town, Bengaluru — 560025 / 560027, Karnataka
Pin Code: 560025 / 560027
STD Code: 080
Administrative Zone: Shanthinagar Ward / Richmond Town — BBMP
| Reference Point | Distance |
| Bengaluru Club | Adjacent — 394 metres |
| Bishop Cotton Girls’ High School | 680 metres |
| Cubbon Park Metro Station (Purple Line) | 521 metres — 7-minute walk |
| Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station, Central College (Metro) | 1.1 kilometres — 15-minute walk |
| Nanjappa Circle | 861 metres |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 2.5 kilometres |
| Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) | 4 kilometres |
| Kempegowda International Airport | 35 kilometres |
| Lalbagh Botanical Garden | 3 kilometres |
| MG Road | 2 kilometres |
| Koramangala | 5 kilometres |
Directions to Richmond Circle
From KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station
Take Sankey Road or Queen’s Road → continue via Hudson Circle → take Kasturba Road southward → Richmond Circle approximately 2.5 kilometres — 8 to 15 minutes.
From Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic)
Take Majestic → Kempegowda Road southward → via KR Circle → continue on KH Road → Richmond Circle approximately 4 kilometres — 12 to 20 minutes.
From Kempegowda International Airport
Take BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-14 or KIA-5 airport bus → alight at Richmond Circle — approximately 35 kilometres — 45 to 65 minutes depending on traffic.
From Koramangala
Take Inner Ring Road northward → via Shoolay Circle → Richmond Road → approximately 5 kilometres → Richmond Circle. 15 to 25 minutes.
From MG Road
Take Cubbon Road or Kasturba Road southward → approximately 2 kilometres → Richmond Circle. 5 to 10 minutes by auto or bus.
Road Connectivity
| Road | Direction | Connectivity |
| KH Road (Kasturba Hospital Road) | North–South | Cubbon Park (north) — Shoolay Circle, Lalbagh (south) |
| Richmond Road | East–West | St. John’s Hospital, Shoolay Circle (east) — KH Road junction (west) |
| Mission Road | South | Subbaiah Circle, Nanjappa Circle |
| Langford Road | East | Bishop Cotton area, Langford Town |
| St. Mark’s Road | North toward MG Road | Brigade Road, MG Road commercial zone |
| Hosur Road connector (via Residency Road) | East | Koramangala, BTM Layout |
BMTC Bus Connectivity
| BMTC Route | Service Details |
| Route 13 / 13-A / 13-B / 13-C | Via Richmond Circle — Shivajinagar to Banashankari / Padmanabhanagar — frequent |
| Route 13 SNBS-BGRD | Shanthinagar Bus Station to Brigade Road via Richmond Circle |
| Route 306-F | Via Richmond Circle — city connector |
| Route 138 / 138A | Via Richmond Circle — KR Market to JB Nagar and City Railway Station |
| Route 168-D / 168-E | Via Richmond Circle — south-city service |
| Route 171 | Via Richmond Circle — cross-city |
| Route 305-C | First BMTC bus via Richmond Circle at 5:35 AM |
| Route 217-E, 342-F, 365-K | Via Richmond Circle — south corridor services |
| Route G-6B Flyover | Via Richmond Circle — Green category express |
| Route V-335E | Vajra AC — via Richmond Circle |
| Route KIA-5 / KIA-5D / KIA-7 / KIA-14 | Vayu Vajra Airport buses — KIA-14 first at 4:28 AM, last 3:40 AM |
| Route ADITI-12 | Via Richmond Circle |
First bus: KIA-14 at 4:28 AM. Last bus: KIA-14 at 3:40 AM (near-24-hour airport corridor).
Metro Connectivity
Richmond Circle is served by two Namma Metro lines at walking distance:
| Station | Line | Distance | Notes |
| Cubbon Park Metro Station | Purple Line | 521 metres — 7-minute walk | Toward MG Road (east) and Majestic (west) |
| Sir M. Visveshwaraya Station, Central College | Purple Line | 1.1 km — 15-minute walk | Additional Purple Line access |
First Metro (Green Line): 5:28 AM. Last Metro (Purple Line): 11:45 PM.
Railway Connectivity
| Station | Distance | Line | Notes |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station | 2.5 km | All lines | Main city terminus |
| Bengaluru Cantt. Railway Station | 3.5 km | South Western Railway | Secondary access |
Nearby Areas and Landmarks
| Landmark / Area | Distance | Description |
| Bengaluru Club | Adjacent | Heritage members’ club — one of India’s oldest and most prestigious |
| Bishop Cotton Girls’ High School | 680 metres | Historic English-medium school — colonial-era landmark |
| Lalbagh Botanical Garden | 3 km | 240-acre heritage botanical garden — Bengaluru’s most visited |
| Subbaiah Circle | 750 metres | Secondary junction — KH Road south |
| Nanjappa Circle | 861 metres | Commercial junction on Richmond Road |
| Johnson Market | 700 metres | Popular fresh produce and grocery market |
| Shoolay Circle | 700 metres | Brigade Road access junction |
| MG Road (Commercial Zone) | 2 km | Premier retail and dining corridor |
| St. John’s Medical College Hospital | 2 km | Major private hospital |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Richmond Circle located in Bengaluru?
Richmond Circle is on KH Road (Kasturba Hospital Road) in Richmond Town, central Bengaluru — PIN 560025/560027 — near the Bengaluru Club junction.
Q2. Which Metro station is nearest to Richmond Circle?
Cubbon Park Metro Station on the Purple Line is 521 metres away — a 7-minute walk — the closest rapid transit option.
Q3. Which BMTC routes serve Richmond Circle?
Routes 13, 13-A, 13-B, 13-C, 138, 168-D, 171, 217-E, 305-C, 306-F, V-335E, G-6B FLY, and Vayu Vajra KIA-14/5/7 all serve the circle. KIA-14 airport bus runs from 4:28 AM with the last service at 3:40 AM.
Q4. What is the Bengaluru Club near Richmond Circle?
The Bengaluru Club is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious members-only heritage clubs — a historic colonial-era institution directly adjacent to the circle.
Q5. How far is Lalbagh from Richmond Circle?
Approximately 3 kilometres south via KH Road — accessible by BMTC Route 13 or a short auto-rickshaw ride.
Q6. How do I get to Richmond Circle from the airport?
Take Vayu Vajra KIA-14 or KIA-5 airport bus directly to Richmond Circle — approximately 35 kilometres, 45 to 65 minutes depending on traffic.
Q7. Which railway station is nearest to Richmond Circle?
KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station is approximately 2.5 kilometres north — 8 to 12 minutes by auto-rickshaw.
Q8. Is Richmond Circle walkable from MG Road?
Yes — MG Road is approximately 2 kilometres from Richmond Circle via Kasturba Road — a 20 to 25-minute walk or a 5-minute auto ride.
