The much-awaited train service from Bengaluru city to Kempegowda International Airport commenced on January 4, 2021.
The first train left KSR Bengaluru at 4.45 a.m and reached the newly-built halt station near the Airport at 5.50 a.m.
The South Western Railway is operating five pairs of trains on the route and has also operated a new train service from Yelahanka to the KIA.
Tickets from Bengaluru city to KIA will be priced in the range of ₹10 to ₹15 and monthly passes will also be available soon.
BIAL is operating a shuttle bus service from the halt station to the terminal area.
The halt station has various amenities: a ticket counter, toilets, coffee shop, security system and others. Passenger Information System displaying flight departure is also displayed.
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