BMTC 223-A Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 223-A bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 223-A bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Shivajinagara Bus Station and Dodda Basti with return services available. The route covers 36-32 stops and runs approximately 6 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — only a few trips per day. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Shivajinagara-Dodda corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 223-A
The 223-A bus stops at the following 36 stop(s) en route from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Dodda Basti. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shivajinagara Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Indian Express |
| 3 | Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court |
| 4 | MS Building |
| 5 | KR Circle |
| 6 | St Marthas Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 7 | Corporation |
| 8 | Town Hall |
| 9 | KR Market ★ MAJOR |
| 10 | Rayan Circle |
| 11 | Water Tank Chamarajapet |
| 12 | Chamarajapet |
| 13 | Sirsi Circle |
| 14 | Mysore Road TollGate |
| 15 | New Guddadahalli |
| 16 | Mysore Road Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 17 | BHEL |
| 18 | Mysore Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 19 | Nayandahalli |
| 20 | BWSSB Quarters Nayandahalli |
| 21 | Rajarajeshwari nagara Gate |
| 22 | Bengaluru University Gate (JBMS) |
| 23 | BUC Ladies Hostel |
| 24 | BUC Library |
| 25 | BUC ADM Block |
| 26 | Bengaluru University Quarters |
| 27 | PVP School |
| 28 | Mariyappanapalya |
| 29 | Kenchanapura Cross |
| 30 | Bhuvaneshwari Nagara 1st Stage |
| 31 | Bhuvaneshwari Nagara 2nd Stage |
| 32 | Sonnenahalli Bridge |
| 33 | Sonnenahalli |
| 34 | Shivaji Hotel |
| 35 | Chikka Basti Masjid |
| 36 | Dodda Basti |
⏰ 223-A Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 223-A route is ₹15 – ₹34 depending on boarding and alighting stops. BMTC accepts cash, BMTC Smart Card, Namma Metro open-loop card and contactless UPI via the Namma BMTC app. Senior citizens, students with valid ID and persons with disabilities are eligible for concessionary fares — see our complete BMTC fare chart for details.
💡 Travel Tips for 223-A
- Track the bus live on the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps before leaving home.
- Carry small change or use UPI — conductors may not have change for large notes.
- If you ride more than 2 trips/day, a daily pass (₹60 ordinary / ₹120 AC) saves money.
- Peak hours (7:30-10:30 AM, 5:00-9:30 PM) — board early to get a seat; the second bus is often emptier.
- Women travellers can use the 6 reserved seats near the front of the bus.
- Where the route crosses a Namma Metro station, switching to metro for cross-city is usually faster.
📍 Nearby Landmarks & Connections
Along the 223-A route, you’ll pass several useful landmarks for navigation and transfers. The grouped list below highlights key boarding points, transit interchanges and connectivity options.
📡 How to Track 223-A Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 223-A
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “223-A” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 223-A” → see live arrival times at your stop.
- Tummoc / Moovit: Multi-modal trip planning with BMTC + Namma Metro combined.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔗 External Resources & References
🚌 Plan Your Trip on BMTC 223-A
Track the 223-A bus live, buy tickets and passes online, and get instant ETAs at any stop — all from the official Namma BMTC app. For more Bangalore bus info, browse our complete BMTC route directory or check today’s bus timings.