BMTC V-285M Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC V-285M bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC V-285M bus is a regular vayu vajra volvo service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station and Doddaballapura Bus Stand with return services available. The route covers 45-48 stops and runs approximately 63 trips per day in both directions. Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s vayu vajra volvo serving the Kempegowda-Doddaballapura corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route V-285M
The V-285M bus stops at the following 45 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station to Doddaballapura Bus Stand. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kempegowda Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | KPCC Office |
| 3 | Shivananda Store |
| 4 | RM Guttahalli |
| 5 | Palace Ground |
| 6 | Mekhri Circle |
| 7 | CBI |
| 8 | Veterinary Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | Hebbala Canara Bank |
| 10 | Hebbala |
| 11 | Military Dairy Farm (Esteem Mall) ★ MAJOR |
| 12 | Kodigehalli Gate |
| 13 | Byatarayanapura |
| 14 | GKVK GATE |
| 15 | Jakkur Aerodrum |
| 16 | Allalasandra Gate |
| 17 | Yelahanka Police Station |
| 18 | NES Office |
| 19 | Escorts |
| 20 | Wheel And Axle Plant |
| 21 | Puttenahalli |
| 22 | Ananthapura Gate |
| 23 | C R P F Yelahanka |
| 24 | Nagenahalli Gate |
| 25 | Avalahalli |
| 26 | Avalahalli Park |
| 27 | Singanayakanahalli Gate |
| 28 | Honnenahalli |
| 29 | Rajanukunte |
| 30 | Sri Ramanahalli |
| 31 | Suradenapura Gate |
| 32 | YAPB Toll (Volvo) |
| 33 | Aradeshanahalli Gate |
| 34 | Marasandra Circle |
| 35 | Marasandra Govt School |
| 36 | Hosa Hudya |
| 37 | Jinke Bachahalli Gate |
| 38 | Railway Gate Bashettihalli ★ MAJOR |
| 39 | Bank Circle Bashettyhalli |
| 40 | Bashettihalli |
| 41 | Navodaya School Doddaballapura |
| 42 | Aparel Park |
| 43 | Doddaballapura Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 44 | D Cross Doddaballapura |
| 45 | Doddaballapura Bus Stand |
⏰ V-285M Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the V-285M route is ₹56 – ₹124 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 V-285M
- 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 V-285M 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 V-285M Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track V-285M
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “V-285M” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC V-285M” → 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 V-285M
Track the V-285M 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.