Commute from Richmond Town to MG Road / UB City

3.71 km · Cheapest: Own Vehicle at ₹490/month · Fastest: Metro at 4 min peak

Mode Distance Peak time Off-peak time Monthly cost Notes
Cab 3.71 km 13 min 7 min ₹4,400 Ola/Uber — ₹100 flat ≤4 km, ₹24/km beyond. No surge under Karnataka regulation.
Car 3.71 km 13 min 7 min ₹1,632 Petrol car — ₹102.92/L ÷ 12 kmpl city + ₹1.50/km maintenance ≈ ₹10/km
Own Vehicle 3.71 km 13 min 7 min ₹490 Petrol bike — ₹102.92/L ÷ 45 kmpl + ₹0.70/km maintenance ≈ ₹3/km
Auto 3.71 km 13 min 7 min ₹2,938 ₹36 flat for first 2 km, ₹18/km beyond. Revised Aug 2025.
Metro 1.55 km 4 min 3 min ₹935.0 Namma Metro monthly pass ₹935 where route exists
Bus 1.55 km 9 min 6 min ₹1,200.0 BMTC unlimited pass ₹1,200/month

Peak times reflect actual Bangalore rush-hour speeds — significantly slower than free-flow. Off-peak times are best-case. Monthly cost = 2 trips/day × 22 working days. How we calculate this →

At 3.71 km, this is a short commute. Auto or your own bike is the most practical day-to-day option — cheaper and less dependent on surge pricing. Cab works but you're paying for convenience you may not need at this distance.

Peak commute time by mode Cheapest Fastest

Rent in Richmond Town

3BHK
₹73,000 – ₹90,000
Median ₹89,000
2BHK
₹58,500 – ₹67,500
Median ₹66,500
1BHK
₹20,000 – ₹38,000
Median ₹28,000