City Market Bengaluru refers to the busy market area around Krishna Rajendra Market, also known as KR Market. It’s an early-morning wholesale hub for flowers, vegetables and fruit, with metro and bus access from different parts of the city.
- Location: Bengaluru’s City Market area
- Getting there: Krishna Rajendra Market Metro Station is on the Green Line; buses also serve the area.
- Market character: Wholesale trade is especially active in the morning, and flower activity is prominent then.
Where City Market Is
KR Market is in Bengaluru’s City Market area, and the market’s metro station is called Krishna Rajendra Market Metro Station. Karnataka Tourism places the market 2 kilometres from Majestic and 35 kilometres from Bengaluru airport.
The market sits among several central Bengaluru sights. Karnataka Tourism lists Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace 1.2 kilometres away, Cubbon Park 1.4 kilometres away, Lalbagh 2.2 kilometres away and Basavanagudi Bull Temple 3.6 kilometres away. These distances can help you plan another stop near KR Market.
What to Expect at the Market
City Market is an early-morning wholesale trading hub, where goods brought from nearby cities are sold to shopkeepers and wholesale merchants. That wholesale role shapes the market’s character: it is a place of trade in flowers, vegetables and fruit, rather than a visitor attraction with a stated admission or tour schedule.
The market’s flower activity is especially prominent early in the morning. If that is the part of the market you want to see, plan around the morning trade—but don’t mistake this pattern for an official visitor opening time.
Flowers, Produce and Other Stalls
Flowers, vegetables and fruit are among the produce sold in the KR Market area, according to Karnataka Tourism. Flowers stand out in the early morning; the wholesale trade also brings fruit and vegetables into the market from nearby cities.
How do you get to City Market?
You can reach KR Market by metro or bus from different parts of Bengaluru, and checking City Market hours and access can help you plan your trip.
A third-party station listing gives the station’s service hours as 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Sundays and national holidays. Service times can change, so check the official site before you go; for metro schedules, consult the operator.
Karnataka Tourism lists the market 2 kilometres from Majestic and 35 kilometres from Bengaluru airport. City Market is about a 24-minute drive from Hotel Gangothri.
Hours, Busy Periods and Market Etiquette
City Market’s trade is especially active in the early morning. The listed 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM hours belong to Jamia Masjid in the KR Market area, not to the market itself.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 4:30–22:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Because KR Market is a wholesale hub serving shopkeepers and merchants, keep its trading purpose in mind as you move around. If you need a firm visit time, check current official information rather than treating the early-morning flower activity as a published opening schedule.
A Short Visit to City Market
City Market can fit into a short Bengaluru outing, especially if you pair the market area with a nearby sight. Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace is listed 1.2 kilometres from KR Market, while Lalbagh is 2.2 kilometres away. For context on the palace, read the guide to Tippu’s Summer Palace.
FAQs
What is City Market in Bengaluru called?
It is Krishna Rajendra Market, commonly called KR Market or City Market. The market is in Bengaluru’s City Market area.
What is City Market known for?
KR Market is an early-morning wholesale hub for flowers, vegetables and fruit. Flower activity is especially prominent early in the day.
Can you reach City Market by metro?
Yes. Krishna Rajendra Market Metro Station serves the market on Bengaluru’s Green Line, and buses also reach the area.