BMTC 253-E Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 253-E bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 253-E bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market and Railway Gollahalli with return services available. The route covers 53-57 stops and runs approximately 3 trips per day in both directions. Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the KR-Railway corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 253-E
The 253-E bus stops at the following 53 stop(s) en route from KR Market to Railway Gollahalli. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | KR Market ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Town Hall |
| 3 | Corporation |
| 4 | Mysore Bank |
| 5 | Kempegowda Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 6 | Ananda Rao Circle |
| 7 | Central |
| 8 | Malleshwara Circle ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | Malleshwara 8th Cross (Sampige Road) ★ MAJOR |
| 10 | Malleshwaram11th Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 11 | Malleshwaram 15th Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 12 | Malleshwaram 18th Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 13 | Tata Institute |
| 14 | Yeshawanthapura Bus Station – Platform 3 ★ MAJOR |
| 15 | Govardhan Talkies |
| 16 | RMC Yard (Yeshawanthapura New Railway Station) ★ MAJOR |
| 17 | MEI Factory |
| 18 | Goraguntepalya |
| 19 | CMTI |
| 20 | SRS Peenya |
| 21 | Peenya Industry Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 22 | Jalahalli Cross |
| 23 | T Dasarahalli |
| 24 | 8th Mile Dasarahalli |
| 25 | Widia School |
| 26 | Bagalagunte |
| 27 | Bone Mill |
| 28 | Sapthagiri College ★ MAJOR |
| 29 | Sapthagiri Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 30 | Janapriya Apartment |
| 31 | Chikkabanavara Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 32 | Chikka Banavara |
| 33 | Govt Primary School Chikkabanavara |
| 34 | Dwaraka Nagara |
| 35 | Soladevanahalli Police Station |
| 36 | Tharabanahalli |
| 37 | Tharabanahalli Choultry |
| 38 | Kempaiahnagara |
| 39 | Thore Nagasandra Cross |
| 40 | Hurali Chikkanahalli |
| 41 | Thirumalapura |
| 42 | Hesaraghatta TB Cross |
| 43 | Hesaraghatta |
| 44 | Vinayaka Nagara Hesarghatta |
| 45 | Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka School |
| 46 | Dasenahalli Cross |
| 47 | Guddadahalli |
| 48 | Thotagere Basavanna Devastana |
| 49 | Thotagere Village |
| 50 | Huskur Bare |
| … and 3 more stops — see full list in Namma BMTC app | |
⏰ 253-E Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 253-E route is ₹22 – ₹48 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 253-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 253-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 253-E Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 253-E
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “253-E” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 253-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 253-E
Track the 253-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.