BMTC 211-BA Bus: Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5 to Somanahalli — Timings, Stops,…

BMTC 211-BA
🚌 ROUTE 211-BAOrdinary RoutesMetro ConnectHospital AccessEducational HubBus TerminalLong Distance Route

BMTC 211-BA Bus Route

Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5→Somanahalli

Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 211-BA bus in Bengaluru.

⏰ First: 9:05 AM🌙 Last: 4:35 PM🚦 Limited📍 84 Stops (both ways)🪙 ₹17 – ₹39⏱️ ~1h 47min

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🚇 Metro Connect🏥 Hospital Access🎓 Educational Hub🏛️ Bus Terminal🛣️ Long Distance Route

📋 Quick Facts

Route Number
211-BA
Route Type
Ordinary Routes
From
Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5
To
Somanahalli
Total Stops
43 / 41 (return)
Daily Trips
7 trips
First Bus
9:05 AM
Last Bus
4:35 PM
Approx Fare
₹17 – ₹39
Travel Time
~1h 47min

🚌 Route Overview

The BMTC 211-BA bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5 and Somanahalli with return services available. The route covers 43-41 stops and runs approximately 7 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — only a few trips per day. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Banashankari-Somanahalli corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.

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🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 211-BA

The 211-BA bus stops at the following 43 stop(s) en route from Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5 to Somanahalli. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.

# Bus Stop Name
1 Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5 ★ MAJOR
2 Sarakki
3 JP Nagara Metro Station ★ MAJOR
4 Jaraganahalli Cross
5 Yalachenahalli
6 Metro
7 Konanakunte Cross
8 Konanakunte Cross Metro Station ★ MAJOR
9 Cura Hospital ★ MAJOR
10 Doddakallasandra
11 Doddakallasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR
12 Gubbalala Gate
13 Raghuvanahalli Cross
14 Vajarahalli Metro Station ★ MAJOR
15 Bayyanapalya
16 Thalaghattapura Metro Station ★ MAJOR
17 Thalagattapura
18 Jnana Sweekar Public School
19 Vajramuneshwara Gate
20 Silk Institute Metro Station ★ MAJOR
21 Jyothi Farm
22 NICE Road Kanakapura Road Junction
23 Chinnayyanapalya Silk Farm
24 Agara Cross
25 Kuppareddy Kere
26 Shanimahathma Temple
27 Lakshmipura
28 Saalu Doddy
29 Art Of Living Ravishankar Ashram
30 Dayananda Sagar Vidya Samste
31 Art of Living (Kanakapura Road)
32 Udipalya
33 Udayapura
34 Saluhunase
35 Santekatte
36 Kaggalipura
37 Pattareddypalya
38 Gandhi Nagara
39 KEB Power House
40 Somanahalli Toll
41 APS College ★ MAJOR
42 Somanahalli Gate
43 Somanahalli
↩️ Return Journey Stops (41): Somanahalli, Somanahalli Gate, Somanahalli Toll, KEB Power House, Gandhi Nagara, Pattareddypalya, Kaggalipura, Santekatte, Saluhunase, Udipalya, Art of Living (Kanakapura Road), Dayananda Sagar Vidya Samste, Art Of Living Ravishankar Ashram, Saalu Doddy, Lakshmipura, Shanimahathma Temple, Kuppareddy Kere, Agara Cross, Chinnayyanapalya Silk Farm, NICE Road Kanakapura Road Junction, Jyothi Farm, Silk Institute metro station, Vajramuneshwara Gate, Jnana Sweekar Public School, Thalagattapura … (+16 more)

⏰ 211-BA Bus Timings & Schedule

Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.

Onward Journey
First Bus
9:05 AM
Last Bus
4:35 PM
3 daily trips from Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5
Return Journey
First Bus
2:45 PM
Last Bus
8:20 PM
4 daily trips from Somanahalli
🟢 Sample Onward Departures from Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5:

9:05 AM · 2:50 PM · 4:35 PM
🔴 Sample Return Departures from Somanahalli:

2:45 PM · 4:05 PM · 5:55 PM · 8:20 PM

💰 Fare & Ticket Prices

Approx Fare
₹17 – ₹39
Daily Pass
₹60-120
Monthly Pass
₹1,050-2,500

The fare for the 211-BA route is ₹17 – ₹39 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.

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💡 Travel Tips for 211-BA

  • 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 211-BA 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
🎓 Schools & Colleges
Jnana Sweekar Public School, APS College
🏛️ Bus Terminals
Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5
🏥 Hospitals
Cura Hospital

📡 How to Track 211-BA Bus Live

📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 211-BA

  1. Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “211-BA” → see live position on map.
  2. Google Maps: Search “BMTC 211-BA” → 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 211-BA?
The first bus on BMTC 211-BA from Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5 leaves at 9:05 AM.
Q2. What is the last bus on BMTC 211-BA?
The last bus on BMTC 211-BA from Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 5 leaves at 4:35 PM.
Q3. How many trips does BMTC 211-BA run per day?
BMTC 211-BA runs approximately 7 trips per day across both directions.
Q4. What is the fare on BMTC 211-BA?
The fare on BMTC 211-BA is approximately ₹17 – ₹39 depending on distance travelled.
Q5. How to track BMTC 211-BA bus live?
Open the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps and search 'BMTC 211-BA' to see live bus position.
Q6. Does BMTC 211-BA 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

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