BMTC 18 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 18 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 18 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station and Jayanagara 9th Block (40th Cross) with return services available. The route covers 17 stops and runs approximately 26 trips per day in both directions. Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Jayanagara corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 18
The 18 bus stops at the following 17 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station to Jayanagara 9th Block (40th Cross). Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kempegowda Bus Station ★ 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 | Ashoka Pillar |
| 11 | Rani Saraladevi High School |
| 12 | 3rd Block Jayanagara |
| 13 | Jayanagara Bus Station – Platform 2 ★ MAJOR |
| 14 | Jayanagara Church |
| 15 | Jayanagara 18th Main |
| 16 | Jayanagara 4th T Block |
| 17 | Jayanagara 9th Block (40th Cross) |
⏰ 18 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 18 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 18
- 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 18 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 18 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 18
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “18” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 18” → 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 18
Track the 18 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.