BMTC 12 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 12 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 12 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B and Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 1 with return services available. The route covers 17-14 stops and runs approximately 104 trips per day in both directions. Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Banashankari corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 12
The 12 bus stops at the following 17 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B to Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 1. 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 | Jayanagar 6 block |
| 15 | National college ★ MAJOR |
| 16 | Sangam Circle |
| 17 | Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR |
⏰ 12 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.
🟢 Sample Onward Departures from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 11B:
🔴 Sample Return Departures from Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 1:
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 12 route is ₹10 – ₹22 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 12
- 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 12 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 12 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 12
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “12” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 12” → 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 12
Track the 12 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.