BMTC 216 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 216 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 216 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market (Kalasipalya) and Banjarapalya with return services available. The route covers 50-49 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 KR-Banjarapalya corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 216
The 216 bus stops at the following 50 stop(s) en route from KR Market (Kalasipalya) to Banjarapalya. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | KR Market (Kalasipalya) ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Makkala Koota |
| 3 | Mahila Seva Samaja |
| 4 | National College ★ MAJOR |
| 5 | Basavanagudi Police Station |
| 6 | Gunasheela Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 7 | South End Circle |
| 8 | Nanda Talkies |
| 9 | Yadiyuru |
| 10 | Deepak Nursing Home |
| 11 | Hunasemara |
| 12 | Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR |
| 13 | Sarakki |
| 14 | Jaraganahalli Cross |
| 15 | Yalachenahalli |
| 16 | Metro |
| 17 | Konanakunte Cross |
| 18 | Konanakunte Cross Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 19 | Cura Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 20 | Doddakallasandra |
| 21 | Doddakallasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 22 | Gubbalala Gate |
| 23 | Raghuvanahalli Cross |
| 24 | Vajarahalli Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 25 | Bayyanapalya |
| 26 | Thalagattapura |
| 27 | Jnana Sweekar Public School |
| 28 | Vajramuneshwara Gate |
| 29 | Silk Institute Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 30 | Jyothi Farm |
| 31 | NICE Road Kanakapura Road Junction |
| 32 | Chinnayyanapalya Silk Farm |
| 33 | Agara Cross |
| 34 | Kuppareddy Kere |
| 35 | Shanimahathma Temple |
| 36 | Lakshmipura |
| 37 | Saalu Doddy |
| 38 | Art Of Living Ravishankar Ashram |
| 39 | Dayananda Sagar Vidya Samste |
| 40 | Art of Living (Kanakapura Road) |
| 41 | Udipalya |
| 42 | Udayapura |
| 43 | Saluhunase |
| 44 | Santekatte |
| 45 | Kaggalipura Junction |
| 46 | Kaggalipura Colony |
| 47 | Dinnepalya |
| 48 | Utthari |
| 49 | Thimmegowdarapalya |
| 50 | Banjarapalya |
⏰ 216 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 216 route is ₹20 – ₹44 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 216
- 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 216 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 216 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 216
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “216” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 216” → 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 216
Track the 216 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.