BMTC 12F-5 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 12F-5 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 12F-5 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Sarjapura and Hosakote Bus Stand (Old) with return services available. The route covers 47-45 stops and runs approximately 8 trips per day in both directions. Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Sarjapura-Hosakote corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 12F-5
The 12F-5 bus stops at the following 47 stop(s) en route from Sarjapura to Hosakote Bus Stand (Old). Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sarjapura |
| 2 | Sarjapura Circle |
| 3 | Sompura Gate |
| 4 | Crystal Apartment Sarjapura Road |
| 5 | Yamare |
| 6 | Chambenahalli |
| 7 | Thigalara Chowdenahalli Cross |
| 8 | Dommasandra |
| 9 | Dommasandra Circle |
| 10 | TISB Boys Hostel |
| 11 | Green Wood High School |
| 12 | Heggondanahalli |
| 13 | Gunjuru |
| 14 | Vinayakanagara Varthur |
| 15 | KK School |
| 16 | Varthuru Police Station |
| 17 | Varthuru |
| 18 | Varthuru Govt College ★ MAJOR |
| 19 | Varthur kodi |
| 20 | Forum Mall ★ MAJOR |
| 21 | Brooke Bond |
| 22 | White Field Post Office |
| 23 | Sai Baba General Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 24 | Munish Singh Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 25 | Coffee Day Hope Farm |
| 26 | Hope Farm |
| 27 | Kadugodi Bridge |
| 28 | Sathya Sai Baba Mandir |
| 29 | Bellathur |
| 30 | Seegehalli Gate Kadugodi |
| 31 | Shell Petrol Bunk |
| 32 | Chaithanya Samarpan Apartment |
| 33 | Sai Lakshmi Industries |
| 34 | Bevinamara Kannamangala |
| 35 | Kannamangala Gate |
| 36 | Khaji Sonnenahalli Gate |
| 37 | Safal Market ★ MAJOR |
| 38 | Gorivegere Gate |
| 39 | Sannathammanahalli |
| 40 | Budigere Cross |
| 41 | Katamanallur Gate |
| 42 | Hosakote Kodi |
| 43 | Hosakote Toll |
| 44 | Hosakote High School |
| 45 | Hosakote BEO office |
| 46 | Hosakote Flower Market ★ MAJOR |
| 47 | Hosakote Bus Stand (Old) |
⏰ 12F-5 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 12F-5 route is ₹19 – ₹42 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 12F-5
- 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 12F-5 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 12F-5 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 12F-5
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “12F-5” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 12F-5” → 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 12F-5
Track the 12F-5 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.