Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) is Bangalore's newest and most modern railway station, located in Byappanahalli, East Bangalore. Opened to handle the growing passenger load, SMVT is now a key hub for long-distance trains.
Where is SMVT Located?
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal is located in Byappanahalli, East Bangalore, near the junction of Old Madras Road and the Outer Ring Road. The station is approximately 8 km from MG Road and 12 km from Kempegowda International Airport via the elevated expressway.
How to Reach SMVT
SMVT is well connected by road, metro, and bus. The nearest metro station is Baiyappanahalli on the Purple Line, from which SMVT is a short auto-rickshaw ride. BMTC buses also connect SMVT to major parts of Bangalore. From Ramamurthy Nagar and KR Puram, SMVT is reachable in 15–20 minutes by road.
Trains from SMVT
SMVT handles a growing number of long-distance trains, including services to Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and other major cities. The station was designed to decongest Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru City Station and has modern facilities including air-conditioned waiting halls, food courts, and pre-paid taxi services.
Facilities at SMVT
SMVT offers a range of passenger amenities including retiring rooms, cloak rooms, food stalls, ATMs, and a dedicated cab pick-up zone. The station has wide platforms, good signage, and is designed to be accessible for passengers with disabilities.
Hotels Near SMVT Railway Station
Ramamurthy Nagar, located approximately 4 km from SMVT, has several budget and mid-range hotels. Hotel Sujatha International on TC Palya Main Road is one of the most accessible options, offering AC and Non-AC rooms from ₹1,199 per night with direct booking available online.
Staying Near SMVT?
Hotel Sujatha International in Ramamurthy Nagar is one of the closest hotels to SMVT Railway Station. Rooms from ₹1,199 per night with free Wi-Fi and 24/7 front desk.