BMTC 266-Q Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 266-Q bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 266-Q bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market and Kanshiram Nagara with return services available. The route covers 32-33 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 KR-Kanshiram corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 266-Q
The 266-Q bus stops at the following 32 stop(s) en route from KR Market to Kanshiram Nagara. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | KR Market ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Town Hall |
| 3 | Corporation |
| 4 | Mysore Bank |
| 5 | Kempegowda Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 6 | Ananda Rao Circle |
| 7 | Central |
| 8 | Malleshwara Circle ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | Malleshwara 8th Cross (Sampige Road) ★ MAJOR |
| 10 | Malleshwaram11th Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 11 | Malleshwaram 15th Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 12 | Malleshwaram 18th Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 13 | Tata Institute |
| 14 | Yeshawanthapura Circle |
| 15 | Yeshawanthapura Tollgate |
| 16 | Yeshawanthapura Ayyappa Temple |
| 17 | Diwanarapalya |
| 18 | MS Ramaiah College ★ MAJOR |
| 19 | Mathikere |
| 20 | Gokula |
| 21 | BEL Circle |
| 22 | State Bank of India |
| 23 | BEL Market ★ MAJOR |
| 24 | HMT Club House |
| 25 | Gangamma Circle |
| 26 | Kendriya Vidyalaya |
| 27 | Jalahalli East |
| 28 | SBI Bank |
| 29 | MS Palya |
| 30 | Sambhram College ★ MAJOR |
| 31 | Best County |
| 32 | Kanshiram Nagara |
⏰ 266-Q Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 266-Q route is ₹14 – ₹32 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 266-Q
- 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 266-Q 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 266-Q Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 266-Q
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “266-Q” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 266-Q” → 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 266-Q
Track the 266-Q 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.