BMTC 243-D Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 243-D bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 243-D bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 4 and Thigalarapalya with return services available. The route covers 30-31 stops and runs approximately 13 trips per day in both directions. Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Thigalarapalya corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 243-D
The 243-D bus stops at the following 30 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 4 to Thigalarapalya. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 4 ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Okalipura |
| 3 | Minerva Mill |
| 4 | Magadi Road 1st Cross |
| 5 | Magadi Road 5th Cross |
| 6 | Magadi Road 10th Cross |
| 7 | Magadi Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 8 | Prasanna Theatre |
| 9 | Magadi Road Tollgate |
| 10 | Agrahara Dasarahalli |
| 11 | KHB Colony |
| 12 | Kamakshipalya |
| 13 | Summanahalli |
| 14 | Kottigepalya |
| 15 | Lakshmi Institution |
| 16 | Sunkadakatte |
| 17 | Herohalli Cross |
| 18 | Anjananagara |
| 19 | East West College Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 20 | Thunganagara Cross |
| 21 | Thunga Nagara |
| 22 | Venkateshwara Layout |
| 23 | Syndicate Bank Layout |
| 24 | Acharya College ★ MAJOR |
| 25 | Vidyamanyanagara |
| 26 | Andhrahalli |
| 27 | Andhrahalli Govt School |
| 28 | Anjaneya Temple Thigalarapalya |
| 29 | Garudappa Circle Thigalarapalya |
| 30 | Thigalarapalya |
⏰ 243-D Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 243-D route is ₹14 – ₹31 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 243-D
- 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 243-D 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 243-D Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 243-D
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “243-D” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 243-D” → 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 243-D
Track the 243-D 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.