BMTC KBS-5H Bus: Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B to Harohalli — Timings, Stops, Fare

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BMTC KBS-5H Bus Route

Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B→Harohalli

Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC KBS-5H bus in Bengaluru.

⏰ First: 5:00 AM🌙 Last: 7:45 PM🚦 Regular📍 147 Stops (both ways)🪙 ₹27 – ₹60⏱️ ~3h 7min

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📋 Quick Facts

Route Number
KBS-5H
Route Type
KBS Routes
From
Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B
To
Harohalli
Total Stops
75 / 72 (return)
Daily Trips
28 trips
First Bus
5:00 AM
Last Bus
7:45 PM
Approx Fare
₹27 – ₹60
Travel Time
~3h 7min

🚌 Route Overview

The BMTC KBS-5H bus is a regular kbs route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B and Harohalli with return services available. The route covers 75-72 stops and runs approximately 28 trips per day in both directions. Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s kbs routes serving the Kempegowda-Harohalli corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.

🗺️ Bus Stops on Route KBS-5H

The KBS-5H bus stops at the following 75 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B to Harohalli. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.

# Bus Stop Name
1 Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B ★ MAJOR
2 Maharani College ★ MAJOR
3 KR Circle
4 St Marthas Hospital ★ MAJOR
5 Corporation
6 Town Hall
7 KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform Main Jn. ★ MAJOR
8 Makkala Koota
9 Mahila Seva Samaja
10 National College ★ MAJOR
11 Basavanagudi Police Station
12 Bharathi Nursing Home Jayanagara
13 South End Circle
14 Nanda Talkies
15 Jayanagar 6th block
16 Yadiyuru
17 Deepak Nursing Home
18 Hunasemara
19 Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR
20 Sarakki
21 JP Nagara Metro Station ★ MAJOR
22 Jaraganahalli Cross
23 Yalachenahalli
24 Metro
25 Konanakunte Cross
26 Konanakunte Cross Metro Station ★ MAJOR
27 Cura Hospital ★ MAJOR
28 Doddakallasandra
29 Doddakallasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR
30 Gubbalala Gate
31 Raghuvanahalli Cross
32 Vajarahalli Metro Station ★ MAJOR
33 Bayyanapalya
34 Thalaghattapura Metro Station ★ MAJOR
35 Thalagattapura
36 Jnana Sweekar Public School
37 Vajramuneshwara Gate
38 Silk Institute Metro Station ★ MAJOR
39 Jyothi Farm
40 NICE Road Kanakapura Road Junction
41 Chinnayyanapalya Silk Farm
42 Agara Cross
43 Kuppareddy Kere
44 Shanimahathma Temple
45 Lakshmipura
46 Saalu Doddy
47 Art Of Living Ravishankar Ashram
48 Dayananda Sagar Vidya Samste
49 Art of Living (Kanakapura Road)
50 Udipalya
… and 25 more stops — see full list in Namma BMTC app
↩️ Return Journey Stops (72): Harohalli, Harohalli Petrol bunk, Harohalli Depot, Kebbedoddi Gate, New Gabbadi, Kanyakumari, Kaggalahalli, Yadamadu Kanakapura Road, Gantakana Doddy Cross, Ravagodlu Gate, Bolare, Nettigere Cross, Hosa Doddy Gate, Sadhanapalya Gate, Nelagulli Cross, Somanahalli Gate, APS College, Somanahalli Toll, KEB Power House, Gandhi Nagara, Pattareddypalya, Kaggalipura, Santekatte, Saluhunase, Udayapura … (+47 more)

⏰ KBS-5H Bus Timings & Schedule

Frequency: Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes.

Onward Journey
First Bus
5:00 AM
Last Bus
7:45 PM
14 daily trips from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B
Return Journey
First Bus
4:00 AM
Last Bus
8:20 PM
14 daily trips from Harohalli
🟢 Sample Onward Departures from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B:

5:00 AM · 5:50 AM · 7:25 AM · 7:50 AM · 8:20 AM · 12:45 PM · 1:06 PM · 2:30 PM · 2:35 PM · 3:05 PM · 4:30 PM · 4:45 PM … (and 2 more)
🔴 Sample Return Departures from Harohalli:

4:00 AM · 5:30 AM · 5:55 AM · 6:10 AM · 9:45 AM · 10:00 AM · 10:10 AM · 10:15 AM · 10:36 AM · 11:30 AM · 11:45 AM · 3:35 PM … (and 2 more)

💰 Fare & Ticket Prices

Approx Fare
₹27 – ₹60
Daily Pass
₹60-120
Monthly Pass
₹1,050-2,500

The fare for the KBS-5H route is ₹27 – ₹60 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-5H

  • 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-5H route, you’ll pass several useful landmarks for navigation and transfers. The grouped list below highlights key boarding points, transit interchanges and connectivity options.

🚇 Metro Stations
Thalaghattapura Metro Station, Konanakunte Cross Metro Station, JP Nagara Metro Station, Silk Institute Metro Station, Vajarahalli Metro Station, Doddakallasandra Metro Station +1 more
🏥 Hospitals
St Marthas Hospital, Cura Hospital
🏛️ Bus Terminals
Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 1, Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B
📍 Other Landmarks
Basavanagudi Police Station
🌳 Parks & Recreation
MN Krishna Rao Park
🎓 Schools & Colleges
Jnana Sweekar Public School, APS College, National College, Maharani College
🛍️ Shopping
KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform Main Jn.

📡 How to Track KBS-5H Bus Live

📱 3 Easy Ways to Track KBS-5H

  1. Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “KBS-5H” → see live position on map.
  2. Google Maps: Search “BMTC KBS-5H” → 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 KBS-5H?
The first bus on BMTC KBS-5H from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B leaves at 5:00 AM.
Q2. What is the last bus on BMTC KBS-5H?
The last bus on BMTC KBS-5H from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B leaves at 7:45 PM.
Q3. How many trips does BMTC KBS-5H run per day?
BMTC KBS-5H runs approximately 28 trips per day across both directions.
Q4. What is the fare on BMTC KBS-5H?
The fare on BMTC KBS-5H is approximately ₹27 – ₹60 depending on distance travelled.
Q5. How to track BMTC KBS-5H bus live?
Open the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps and search 'BMTC KBS-5H' to see live bus position.
Q6. Does BMTC KBS-5H 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

🚌 Plan Your Trip on BMTC KBS-5H

Track the KBS-5H 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.

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