BMTC 242-E Bus: KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B to Cholanayakanahalli — Timings, …

BMTC 242-E
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BMTC 242-E Bus Route

KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B→Cholanayakanahalli

Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 242-E bus in Bengaluru.

⏰ First: 6:40 AM🌙 Last: 7:00 AM🚦 Limited📍 96 Stops (both ways)🪙 ₹19 – ₹43⏱️ ~2h 2min

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📋 Quick Facts

Route Number
242-E
Route Type
Ordinary Routes
From
KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B
To
Cholanayakanahalli
Total Stops
49 / 47 (return)
Daily Trips
5 trips
First Bus
6:40 AM
Last Bus
7:00 AM
Approx Fare
₹19 – ₹43
Travel Time
~2h 2min

🚌 Route Overview

The BMTC 242-E bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B and Cholanayakanahalli with return services available. The route covers 49-47 stops and runs approximately 5 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-Cholanayakanahalli corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.

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🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 242-E

The 242-E bus stops at the following 49 stop(s) en route from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B to Cholanayakanahalli. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.

# Bus Stop Name
1 KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B ★ MAJOR
2 Rayan Circle
3 Water Tank Chamarajapet
4 Chamarajapet
5 Sirsi Circle
6 Sirsi Circle
7 Binnypet
8 Binny Mill
9 Hunasemara
10 Magadi Road 1st Cross
11 Magadi Road 5th Cross
12 Magadi Road 10th Cross
13 Magadi Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR
14 Prasanna Theatre
15 Magadi Road Tollgate
16 Agrahara Dasarahalli
17 KHB Colony
18 Kamakshipalya
19 Summanahalli
20 Kottigepalya
21 Lakshmi Institution
22 Sunkadakatte
23 Janapriya Apartment
24 Herohalli Cross
25 Anjananagara
26 East West College Cross ★ MAJOR
27 Byadarahalli
28 Byadarahalli College Cross ★ MAJOR
29 Gollarahatti
30 Kachohalli Gate
31 Chikka Gollarahatti
32 Forest Gate
33 Machohalli Gate
34 Kadabagere Cross
35 Seegehalli Gate
36 Hamsa Farm
37 Channenahalli Arch
38 Channenahalli
39 Honaganahatti
40 Channadasipalya
41 Lakkuppe
42 Ganesha Temple Tavarekere
43 Tavarekere
44 Peddanapalya Cross
45 Deva Machohalli Cross
46 Karekal Cross
47 RINAC Factory Marenahalli
48 Marenahalli
49 Cholanayakanahalli
↩️ Return Journey Stops (47): Cholanayakanahalli, Marenahalli, RINAC Factory Marenahalli, Karekal Cross, Deva Machohalli Cross, Peddanapalya Cross, Tavarekere, Ganesha Temple Tavarekere, Lakkuppe, Channadasipalya, Honaganahatti, Channenahalli, Channenahalli Arch, Hamsa Farm, Seegehalli Gate, Kadabagere Cross, Machohalli Gate, Forest Gate, Chikka Gollarahatti, Kachohalli Gate, Gollarahatti, Byadarahalli College Cross, Byadarahalli, East West College Cross, Anjananagara … (+22 more)

⏰ 242-E Bus Timings & Schedule

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

Onward Journey
First Bus
6:40 AM
Last Bus
7:00 AM
2 daily trips from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B
Return Journey
First Bus
5:05 AM
Last Bus
4:35 PM
3 daily trips from Cholanayakanahalli
🟢 Sample Onward Departures from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B:

6:40 AM · 7:00 AM
🔴 Sample Return Departures from Cholanayakanahalli:

5:05 AM · 8:35 AM · 4:35 PM

💰 Fare & Ticket Prices

Approx Fare
₹19 – ₹43
Daily Pass
₹60-120
Monthly Pass
₹1,050-2,500

The fare for the 242-E route is ₹19 – ₹43 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 242-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 242-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.

🎓 Schools & Colleges
East West College Cross, Byadarahalli College Cross
🛍️ Shopping
KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B
🚇 Metro Stations
Magadi Road Metro Station

📡 How to Track 242-E Bus Live

📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 242-E

  1. Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “242-E” → see live position on map.
  2. Google Maps: Search “BMTC 242-E” → 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 242-E?
The first bus on BMTC 242-E from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B leaves at 6:40 AM.
Q2. What is the last bus on BMTC 242-E?
The last bus on BMTC 242-E from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 6B leaves at 7:00 AM.
Q3. How many trips does BMTC 242-E run per day?
BMTC 242-E runs approximately 5 trips per day across both directions.
Q4. What is the fare on BMTC 242-E?
The fare on BMTC 242-E is approximately ₹19 – ₹43 depending on distance travelled.
Q5. How to track BMTC 242-E bus live?
Open the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps and search 'BMTC 242-E' to see live bus position.
Q6. Does BMTC 242-E 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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