BMTC 401-E Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 401-E bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 401-E bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Chandra Layout and Yelahanka Santhe Circle – Platform 1 with return services available. The route covers 55-54 stops and runs approximately 16 trips per day in both directions. Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Chandra-Yelahanka corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 401-E
The 401-E bus stops at the following 55 stop(s) en route from Chandra Layout to Yelahanka Santhe Circle – Platform 1. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chandra Layout |
| 2 | Chandra Layout Circle |
| 3 | Ganesha Temple Chandra Layout |
| 4 | Chandra Public School |
| 5 | Income Tax Layout |
| 6 | Attiguppe Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 7 | Vijayanagara Bus Station – Platform 3 ★ MAJOR |
| 8 | Maruthi Mandira |
| 9 | Vijayanagara |
| 10 | Manuvana |
| 11 | Magadi Road TollGate |
| 12 | Aralimara Industrial Area Rajajinagara |
| 13 | Dhobi Ghat Rajajinagara |
| 14 | ESI Hospital Rajajinagara ★ MAJOR |
| 15 | Manjunatha Nagara |
| 16 | Rajajinagara Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 17 | Rajajinagara 1st Block |
| 18 | Mahalakshmi Layout Entrance |
| 19 | Iskcon Temple |
| 20 | Govt Soap Factory |
| 21 | Govardhan Talkies |
| 22 | Yeshawanthapura Bus Station – Platform 4 ★ MAJOR |
| 23 | Yeshawanthapura Tollgate |
| 24 | Yeshawanthapura Ayyappa Temple |
| 25 | Diwanarapalya |
| 26 | MS Ramaiah College ★ MAJOR |
| 27 | Mathikere |
| 28 | Gokula |
| 29 | BEL Circle |
| 30 | BEL Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 31 | Nagaland Circle |
| 32 | Dodda Bommasandra Arch |
| 33 | Dodda Bommasandra |
| 34 | Chamundeshwari Layout |
| 35 | Nanjappa Circle |
| 36 | Vidyaranyapura 1st Block |
| 37 | Vidyaranyapura 3rd Block |
| 38 | Lakshmi Venkateshwara Temple |
| 39 | Vidyaranyapura Post Office |
| 40 | Echalamara Vidyaranyapura |
| 41 | Durga Parameshwari Temple |
| 42 | Vidyaranyapura |
| 43 | Jalli Machine |
| 44 | Chikka Bettahalli |
| 45 | Bettahalli Layout |
| 46 | Thirumala Dhaba |
| 47 | Atturu Layout |
| 48 | Mother Dairy Cross Yelahanka |
| 49 | Yelahanka Satellite Town |
| 50 | Chikka Bommasandra Cross |
| … and 5 more stops — see full list in Namma BMTC app | |
⏰ 401-E Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 401-E route is ₹21 – ₹47 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 401-E
- 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 401-E 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 401-E Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 401-E
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “401-E” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 401-E” → 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 401-E
Track the 401-E 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.