BMTC 138 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 138 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 138 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station and Jeevanbheema Nagara with return services available. The route covers 21-19 stops and runs approximately 23 trips per day in both directions. Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Jeevanbheema corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 138
The 138 bus stops at the following 21 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station to Jeevanbheema Nagara. 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 | Corporation |
| 5 | St Josephs Indian School/ Malya Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 6 | Richmond Circle |
| 7 | St Joseph College ★ MAJOR |
| 8 | Mayohall |
| 9 | Trinity Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 10 | Lido Talkies |
| 11 | Halasuru Police Station |
| 12 | Halasuru |
| 13 | Lakshmipura |
| 14 | Double Road Indiranagara |
| 15 | Indiranagara Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 16 | Indiranagara Police Station/KFC |
| 17 | CMH Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 18 | Thippasandra |
| 19 | Kodihalli |
| 20 | Jeevan bhima nagar Petrol Bunk |
| 21 | Jeevanbheema Nagara |
⏰ 138 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 138 route is ₹11 – ₹24 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 138
- 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 138 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 138 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 138
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “138” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 138” → 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 138
Track the 138 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.