BMTC 61-A Bus: Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 to Chandra Layout — Timings, Stops, …

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BMTC 61-A Bus Route

Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1→Chandra Layout

Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 61-A bus in Bengaluru.

⏰ First: 6:35 AM🌙 Last: 9:35 PM🚦 Regular📍 34 Stops (both ways)🪙 ₹10 – ₹22⏱️ ~42 min

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🚇 Metro Connect🎓 Educational Hub🏛️ Bus Terminal🔄 Regular Service🎯 Short Route

📋 Quick Facts

Route Number
61-A
Route Type
Ordinary Routes
From
Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1
To
Chandra Layout
Total Stops
17 / 17 (return)
Daily Trips
38 trips
First Bus
6:35 AM
Last Bus
9:35 PM
Approx Fare
₹10 – ₹22
Travel Time
~42 min

🚌 Route Overview

The BMTC 61-A bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 and Chandra Layout with return services available. The route covers 17 stops and runs approximately 38 trips per day in both directions. Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Chandra corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.

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🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 61-A

The 61-A bus stops at the following 17 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 to Chandra Layout. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.

# Bus Stop Name
1 Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR
2 Okalipura
3 S J R College ★ MAJOR
4 Gopalapura
5 Rajajinagara 6th Block
6 Prasanna Theatre
7 Magadi Road TollGate
8 Manuvana
9 Vijayanagara Vijaya Bank
10 Vijayanagara
11 Maruthi Mandira
12 Vijayanagara Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR
13 Income Tax Layout
14 Chandra Public School
15 Ganesha Temple Chandra Layout
16 Chandra Layout Circle
17 Chandra Layout
↩️ Return Journey Stops (17): Chandra Layout, Chandra Layout Circle, Ganesha Temple Chandra Layout, Chandra Public School, Income Tax Layout, Attiguppe Metro Station, Vijayanagara Bus Station – Platform 4, Maruthi Mandira, Vijayanagara, Manuvana, Magadi Road TollGate, Prasanna Theatre, Rajajinagara 6th Block, Gopalapura, S J R College, Okalipura, Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1

⏰ 61-A Bus Timings & Schedule

Frequency: Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes.

Onward Journey
First Bus
6:35 AM
Last Bus
9:35 PM
21 daily trips from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1
Return Journey
First Bus
5:35 AM
Last Bus
5:05 PM
17 daily trips from Chandra Layout
🟢 Sample Onward Departures from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1:

6:35 AM · 11:00 AM · 11:10 AM · 11:20 AM · 11:50 AM · 11:55 AM · 12:00 PM · 12:05 PM · 12:10 PM · 12:20 PM · 12:50 PM · 1:40 PM … (and 9 more)
🔴 Sample Return Departures from Chandra Layout:

5:35 AM · 6:01 AM · 6:32 AM · 7:32 AM · 8:11 AM · 11:20 AM · 11:40 AM · 12:01 PM · 1:00 PM · 1:21 PM · 1:51 PM · 2:01 PM … (and 5 more)

💰 Fare & Ticket Prices

Approx Fare
₹10 – ₹22
Daily Pass
₹60-120
Monthly Pass
₹1,050-2,500

The fare for the 61-A route is ₹10 – ₹22 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.

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💡 Travel Tips for 61-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 61-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.

🎓 Schools & Colleges
Chandra Public School, S J R College
🏛️ Bus Terminals
Vijayanagara Bus Station – Platform 4, Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1, Vijayanagara Bus Station – Platform 1
🚇 Metro Stations
Attiguppe Metro Station

📡 How to Track 61-A Bus Live

📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 61-A

  1. Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “61-A” → see live position on map.
  2. Google Maps: Search “BMTC 61-A” → see live arrival times at your stop.
  3. Tummoc / Moovit: Multi-modal trip planning with BMTC + Namma Metro combined.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the first bus on BMTC 61-A?
The first bus on BMTC 61-A from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 leaves at 6:35 AM.
Q2. What is the last bus on BMTC 61-A?
The last bus on BMTC 61-A from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 leaves at 9:35 PM.
Q3. How many trips does BMTC 61-A run per day?
BMTC 61-A runs approximately 38 trips per day across both directions.
Q4. What is the fare on BMTC 61-A?
The fare on BMTC 61-A is approximately ₹10 – ₹22 depending on distance travelled.
Q5. How to track BMTC 61-A bus live?
Open the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps and search 'BMTC 61-A' to see live bus position.
Q6. Does BMTC 61-A connect to Namma Metro?
Yes — the route passes metro stations. Look for stops ending with Metro Station for easy transfers.

🔗 External Resources & References

🏛️ Official BMTC
BMTC Official Website — schedules, fares, passes
📚 Wikipedia
BMTC on Wikipedia — history & overview
📱 Namma BMTC App
Namma BMTC on Play Store — live tracking
🗺️ Google Maps
🚇 Namma Metro
BMRCL Official — metro connections
✈️ Bangalore Airport

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