BMTC 87 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 87 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 87 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 and Hampinagara RPC Layout with return services available. The route covers 13 stops and runs approximately 9 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-Hampinagara corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 87
The 87 bus stops at the following 13 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 to Hampinagara RPC Layout. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ 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 | Pipe Line Park |
| 11 | Pipeline Binni Layout |
| 12 | Hampi Nagara 7th Main |
| 13 | Hampinagara RPC Layout |
⏰ 87 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 87 route is ₹8 – ₹19 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 87
- 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 87 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 87 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 87
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “87” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 87” → 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 87
Track the 87 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.