BMTC 226-VB Bus: KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5 to Annahalli — Timings, Stops, Fare

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BMTC 226-VB Bus Route

KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5→Annahalli

Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 226-VB bus in Bengaluru.

⏰ First: 7:50 AM🌙 Last: 8:05 PM🚦 Limited📍 119 Stops (both ways)🪙 ₹23 – ₹50⏱️ ~2h 30min

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📋 Quick Facts

Route Number
226-VB
Route Type
Ordinary Routes
From
KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5
To
Annahalli
Total Stops
60 / 59 (return)
Daily Trips
3 trips
First Bus
7:50 AM
Last Bus
8:05 PM
Approx Fare
₹23 – ₹50
Travel Time
~2h 30min

🚌 Route Overview

The BMTC 226-VB bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5 and Annahalli with return services available. The route covers 60-59 stops and runs approximately 3 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — only a few trips per day. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the KR-Annahalli corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.

🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 226-VB

The 226-VB bus stops at the following 60 stop(s) en route from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5 to Annahalli. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.

# Bus Stop Name
1 KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5 ★ MAJOR
2 Rayan Circle
3 Water Tank Chamarajapet
4 Chamarajapet
5 Sirsi Circle
6 Mysore Road TollGate
7 New Guddadahalli
8 Mysore Road Bus Station ★ MAJOR
9 BHEL
10 Mysore Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR
11 Nayandahalli
12 BWSSB Quarters Nayandahalli
13 Rajarajeshwari nagara Gate
14 Bengaluru University Gate (JBMS)
15 Jayaram Das Factory
16 RV College ★ MAJOR
17 Dubasipalya Cross
18 Mylasandra Cross
19 Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 3 ★ MAJOR
20 Kengeri Police Station
21 Kengeri Metro Station ★ MAJOR
22 Depot-12 Gate
23 NICE Road Mysore Road Junction
24 Vishwa Okkaligara Mata Basavanagara
25 RR Medical College ★ MAJOR
26 Anchepalya
27 Juggath Pharma
28 Ramohalli Gate
29 Kumbalagodu
30 Pepsi Gate
31 Swami Narayana Gurukula
32 Kanminake
33 Kanminake Colony
34 Hejjala Gate
35 Dalai Lama College ★ MAJOR
36 Sheshagirihalli
37 Shaneshwaraswamy Temple Sheshagirihalli
38 Manchanayakanahalli Gate
39 Veeranjaneya Temple
40 Railway Gate Lakshmisagara ★ MAJOR
41 Kadumane Hotel
42 Billa Kempanahalli Gate
43 Chikkabillakempanahalli (Padmashree Hospital) ★ MAJOR
44 Byramangala Cross
45 Bidadi Railway Station ★ MAJOR
46 Bidadi
47 Byra Doddy Circle
48 K Gollahalli Gate
49 BGS School Banandur
50 Bananduru
… and 10 more stops — see full list in Namma BMTC app
↩️ Return Journey Stops (59): Annahalli, Dombara Doddy Cross, Dombara Doddy, Kadasikoppa, Kolliganahalli, M Gopahalli, Ramanahalli, Ittamadu, Basaveshwaranagara Banandur, Banandur Circle, Bananduru, BGS School Banandur, K Gollahalli Gate, Byra Doddy Circle, Bidadi, Bidadi Railway Station, Byramangala Cross, Chikkabillakempanahalli (Padmashree Hospital), Billa Kempanahalli Gate, Kadumane Hotel, Railway Gate Lakshmisagara, Veeranjaneya Temple, Manchanayakanahalli Gate, Inorapalya, Sheshagirihalli … (+34 more)

⏰ 226-VB Bus Timings & Schedule

Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.

Onward Journey
First Bus
7:50 AM
Last Bus
8:05 PM
2 daily trips from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5
Return Journey
First Bus
5:45 AM
Last Bus
5:45 AM
1 daily trips from Annahalli
🟢 Sample Onward Departures from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5:

7:50 AM · 8:05 PM
🔴 Sample Return Departures from Annahalli:

5:45 AM

💰 Fare & Ticket Prices

Approx Fare
₹23 – ₹50
Daily Pass
₹60-120
Monthly Pass
₹1,050-2,500

The fare for the 226-VB route is ₹23 – ₹50 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 226-VB

  • 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 226-VB route, you’ll pass several useful landmarks for navigation and transfers. The grouped list below highlights key boarding points, transit interchanges and connectivity options.

🏥 Hospitals
Chikkabillakempanahalli (Padmashree Hospital)
🛍️ Shopping
KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5
🚇 Metro Stations
Mysore Road Metro Station, Kengeri Metro Station
🎓 Schools & Colleges
Dalai Lama College, RR Medical College, RV College, Bengaluru University Gate (JBMS), BGS School Banandur
🏛️ Bus Terminals
Mysore Road Bus Station, Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 1, Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 3
🚉 Railway Stations
Bidadi Railway Station, Railway Gate Lakshmisagara
📍 Other Landmarks
Kengeri Police Station

📡 How to Track 226-VB Bus Live

📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 226-VB

  1. Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “226-VB” → see live position on map.
  2. Google Maps: Search “BMTC 226-VB” → 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 226-VB?
The first bus on BMTC 226-VB from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5 leaves at 7:50 AM.
Q2. What is the last bus on BMTC 226-VB?
The last bus on BMTC 226-VB from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5 leaves at 8:05 PM.
Q3. How many trips does BMTC 226-VB run per day?
BMTC 226-VB runs approximately 3 trips per day across both directions.
Q4. What is the fare on BMTC 226-VB?
The fare on BMTC 226-VB is approximately ₹23 – ₹50 depending on distance travelled.
Q5. How to track BMTC 226-VB bus live?
Open the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps and search 'BMTC 226-VB' to see live bus position.
Q6. Does BMTC 226-VB 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

🚌 Plan Your Trip on BMTC 226-VB

Track the 226-VB 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.

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