BMTC KBS-12HK Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC KBS-12HK bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC KBS-12HK bus is a regular kbs route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station and Hosakote Bus Stand (Old) with return services available. The route covers 40-39 stops and runs approximately 158 trips per day in both directions. Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours. This is one of BMTC’s kbs routes serving the Kempegowda-Hosakote corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route KBS-12HK
The KBS-12HK bus stops at the following 40 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station to Hosakote Bus Stand (Old). Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kempegowda Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Maharani College ★ MAJOR |
| 3 | KR Circle |
| 4 | St Marthas Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 5 | Corporation |
| 6 | St Josephs Indian School/ Malya Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 7 | Richmond Circle |
| 8 | St Joseph College ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | Mayohall |
| 10 | Lido Talkies |
| 11 | Philips Millenium Halasuru |
| 12 | Halasuru |
| 13 | Depot-06 Gate |
| 14 | Binnamangala |
| 15 | Swamy Vivekananda Metro Station/Isolation Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 16 | NGEF |
| 17 | Bayyappanahalli Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 18 | Benniganahalli |
| 19 | Tin Factory |
| 20 | ITI Colony Gate |
| 21 | KR Pura Bus Stand |
| 22 | KR Pura Market ★ MAJOR |
| 23 | KR Pura Extension |
| 24 | TC Palya Gate Hosakote Road |
| 25 | Bhattarahalli |
| 26 | SJES College ★ MAJOR |
| 27 | Medahalli |
| 28 | Cipla Avalahalli |
| 29 | Avalahalli Hosakote |
| 30 | Cheemasandra Gate |
| 31 | Bandapura Gate |
| 32 | Budigere Cross |
| 33 | Sapthagiri Convention Hall |
| 34 | Katamanallur Gate |
| 35 | Hosakote Kodi |
| 36 | Hosakote Toll |
| 37 | Hosakote High School |
| 38 | Hosakote BEO office |
| 39 | Hosakote Flower Market ★ MAJOR |
| 40 | Hosakote Bus Stand (Old) |
⏰ KBS-12HK Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the KBS-12HK route is ₹17 – ₹37 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 KBS-12HK
- 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 KBS-12HK 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 KBS-12HK Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track KBS-12HK
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “KBS-12HK” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC KBS-12HK” → 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 KBS-12HK
Track the KBS-12HK 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.