About Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station

Bangalore Cantonment (BNC), located in Vasanth Nagar, is one of the three major railway stations in the city. It connects Bengaluru to around 500 cities across the country, including Darbhanga, Mysore, Kochi, Chennai and Trivandrum, via 250+ passenger and express trains. There are quite a few hotels near Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station that make a preferred accommodation option for train travellers owing to their convenient location. Most major sightseeing places, shopping hubs, nightlife haunts, educational institutions, hospitals and more are all easily accessible from these hotels.

Shopping and Dining around Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station

Shopping lovers staying at hotels near Bangalore Cantonment have ample options to explore as the area is surrounded by local street markets, malls and shopping complexes. Among the best places to shop within 2 km of the railway station are Russell Market, Shivaji Nagar Shopping Complex and Star Plaza. Popular local markets like Commercial Street (3 km) and Malleswaram Market (4 km) are also worth exploring. Those who wish to shop for branded stuff can head to Sigma Central Mall (2.3 km), UB City (3 km), Bangalore Central (4 km), Garuda Mall (4.4 km) or Mantri Square Mall (4.6 km). There is a Food Plaza at the railway station where travellers can grab a quick bite before heading to their hotel or catching a train. Dining places like Banjara Melting Pot, Maratha Darshan, Eden Park, Ssaffron, Millers 46, Ujwal Restaurant, Hotel Chandrika, The Fine Restaurant, Pai Vihar, Fat Buddha, Imperial Restaurant and Empire Restaurant make some great options to explore for food lovers. In addition, Hype and Watson’s are the must-visit places nearby to enjoy food, drinks and music.

Places to Visit around Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station

Many of the popular city attractions are located close to the Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station, including St. Mary’s Basilica (1.6 km), Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain Park (2.2 km), Cubbon Park (2.5 km) and Bangalore Palace (2.7 km). Other sightseeing places within 5 km of Bangalore hotels around the railway station include National Gallery of Modern Art, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum, Ulsoor Lake and Freedom Park. Visitors interested in picnicking with family/friends can visit Snow City or Fun World Amusement Park.

How to Reach Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station

Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station is among the major entry gateways to Bengaluru, connecting it to important cities across the country. From here, buses and taxis are easily available for travellers to reach their desired destination in the city. Kempegowda International Airport is about 32 km from the railhead and offers easy access to hotels in Bangalore Cantonment area via private taxis.

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