BMTC 217-D Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 217-D bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 217-D bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B and Lakshmi Temple with return services available. The route covers 37-34 stops and runs approximately 6 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — only a few trips per day. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Lakshmi corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 217-D
The 217-D bus stops at the following 37 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B to Lakshmi Temple. 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 | Jai Bheem Circle (Poornima Theatre) |
| 7 | Lalbagh Main Gate |
| 8 | Lalbagh West Gate (Lalbagh Metro Station) ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | R V Teachers College ★ MAJOR |
| 10 | Vijaya College ★ MAJOR |
| 11 | South End Circle Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 12 | South End Circle |
| 13 | Nanda Talkies |
| 14 | Yadiyuru |
| 15 | Deepak Nursing Home |
| 16 | Hunasemara |
| 17 | Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR |
| 18 | Sarakki |
| 19 | JP Nagara Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 20 | Jaraganahalli Cross |
| 21 | Yalachenahalli |
| 22 | Metro |
| 23 | Konanakunte Cross |
| 24 | Konanakunte Cross Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 25 | Cura Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 26 | Doddakallasandra |
| 27 | Doddakallasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 28 | Gubbalala Gate |
| 29 | Raghuvanahalli Cross |
| 30 | Vajarahalli Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 31 | Bayyanapalya |
| 32 | Manjunatha Kalyana Mantapa |
| 33 | Ganigarapalya |
| 34 | Chikkegowdanapalya |
| 35 | Banashankari 6th Phase 5th Block |
| 36 | Gattigerepalya |
| 37 | Lakshmi Temple |
⏰ 217-D Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 217-D route is ₹16 – ₹35 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 217-D
- 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 217-D 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 217-D Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 217-D
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “217-D” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 217-D” → 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 217-D
Track the 217-D 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.