BMTC 211 Bus: KR Market (Kalasipalya) to Somanahalli — Timings, Stops, Fare

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BMTC 211 Bus Route

KR Market (Kalasipalya)→Somanahalli

Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 211 bus in Bengaluru.

⏰ First: 6:05 AM🌙 Last: 6:45 PM🚦 Regular📍 105 Stops (both ways)🪙 ₹20 – ₹45⏱️ ~2h 12min

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🚇 Metro Connect🏥 Hospital Access🎓 Educational Hub🛍️ Shopping Hub🏛️ Bus Terminal🔄 Regular Service🛣️ Long Distance Route

📋 Quick Facts

Route Number
211
Route Type
Ordinary Routes
From
KR Market (Kalasipalya)
To
Somanahalli
Total Stops
53 / 52 (return)
Daily Trips
23 trips
First Bus
6:05 AM
Last Bus
6:45 PM
Approx Fare
₹20 – ₹45
Travel Time
~2h 12min

🚌 Route Overview

The BMTC 211 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market (Kalasipalya) and Somanahalli with return services available. The route covers 53-52 stops and runs approximately 23 trips per day in both directions. Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the KR-Somanahalli corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.

🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 211

The 211 bus stops at the following 53 stop(s) en route from KR Market (Kalasipalya) to Somanahalli. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.

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# 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 2 ★ MAJOR
13 Sarakki
14 JP Nagara Metro Station ★ MAJOR
15 Jaraganahalli Cross
16 Yalachenahalli
17 Metro
18 Konanakunte Cross
19 Konanakunte Cross Metro Station ★ MAJOR
20 Cura Hospital ★ MAJOR
21 Doddakallasandra
22 Doddakallasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR
23 Gubbalala Gate
24 Raghuvanahalli Cross
25 Vajarahalli Metro Station ★ MAJOR
26 Bayyanapalya
27 Thalaghattapura Metro Station ★ MAJOR
28 Thalagattapura
29 Jnana Sweekar Public School
30 Vajramuneshwara Gate
31 Silk Institute Metro Station ★ MAJOR
32 Jyothi Farm
33 NICE Road Kanakapura Road Junction
34 Chinnayyanapalya Silk Farm
35 Agara Cross
36 Kuppareddy Kere
37 Shanimahathma Temple
38 Lakshmipura
39 Saalu Doddy
40 Art Of Living Ravishankar Ashram
41 Dayananda Sagar Vidya Samste
42 Art of Living (Kanakapura Road)
43 Udipalya
44 Udayapura
45 Saluhunase
46 Santekatte
47 Kaggalipura
48 Pattareddypalya
49 Gandhi Nagara
50 KEB Power House
… and 3 more stops — see full list in Namma BMTC app
↩️ Return Journey Stops (52): Somanahalli, Somanahalli Gate, Somanahalli Toll, KEB Power House, Gandhi Nagara, Pattareddypalya, Kaggalipura, Santekatte, Saluhunase, Udipalya, Art of Living (Kanakapura Road), Dayananda Sagar Vidya Samste, Art Of Living Ravishankar Ashram, Saalu Doddy, Lakshmipura, Shanimahathma Temple, Kuppareddy Kere, Agara Cross, Chinnayyanapalya Silk Farm, NICE Road Kanakapura Road Junction, Jyothi Farm, Silk Institute metro station, Vajramuneshwara Gate, Jnana Sweekar Public School, Thalagattapura … (+27 more)

⏰ 211 Bus Timings & Schedule

Frequency: Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes.

Onward Journey
First Bus
6:05 AM
Last Bus
6:45 PM
11 daily trips from KR Market (Kalasipalya)
Return Journey
First Bus
5:00 AM
Last Bus
7:00 PM
12 daily trips from Somanahalli
🟢 Sample Onward Departures from KR Market (Kalasipalya):

6:05 AM · 6:30 AM · 9:30 AM · 11:10 AM · 11:30 AM · 12:40 PM · 2:25 PM · 2:35 PM · 5:10 PM · 5:30 PM · 6:45 PM
🔴 Sample Return Departures from Somanahalli:

5:00 AM · 5:15 AM · 7:30 AM · 8:00 AM · 9:10 AM · 9:15 AM · 10:25 AM · 12:35 PM · 3:20 PM · 4:05 PM · 4:20 PM · 7:00 PM

💰 Fare & Ticket Prices

Approx Fare
₹20 – ₹45
Daily Pass
₹60-120
Monthly Pass
₹1,050-2,500

The fare for the 211 route is ₹20 – ₹45 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.

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💡 Travel Tips for 211

  • 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 211 route, you’ll pass several useful landmarks for navigation and transfers. The grouped list below highlights key boarding points, transit interchanges and connectivity options.

🚇 Metro Stations
Thalaghattapura Metro Station, Konanakunte Cross Metro Station, JP Nagara Metro Station, Silk Institute Metro Station, Vajarahalli Metro Station, Doddakallasandra Metro Station +1 more
🏥 Hospitals
Gunasheela Hospital, Cura Hospital
📍 Other Landmarks
Basavanagudi Police Station
🌳 Parks & Recreation
MN Krishna Rao Park
🎓 Schools & Colleges
Jnana Sweekar Public School, National College
🏛️ Bus Terminals
Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 2
🛍️ Shopping
KR Market (Kalasipalya)

📡 How to Track 211 Bus Live

📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 211

  1. Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “211” → see live position on map.
  2. Google Maps: Search “BMTC 211” → see live arrival times at your stop.
  3. Tummoc / Moovit: Multi-modal trip planning with BMTC + Namma Metro combined.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the first bus on BMTC 211?
The first bus on BMTC 211 from KR Market (Kalasipalya) leaves at 6:05 AM.
Q2. What is the last bus on BMTC 211?
The last bus on BMTC 211 from KR Market (Kalasipalya) leaves at 6:45 PM.
Q3. How many trips does BMTC 211 run per day?
BMTC 211 runs approximately 23 trips per day across both directions.
Q4. What is the fare on BMTC 211?
The fare on BMTC 211 is approximately ₹20 – ₹45 depending on distance travelled.
Q5. How to track BMTC 211 bus live?
Open the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps and search 'BMTC 211' to see live bus position.
Q6. Does BMTC 211 connect to Namma Metro?
Yes — the route passes metro stations. Look for stops ending with Metro Station for easy transfers.

🔗 External Resources & References

🏛️ Official BMTC
BMTC Official Website — schedules, fares, passes
📚 Wikipedia
BMTC on Wikipedia — history & overview
📱 Namma BMTC App
Namma BMTC on Play Store — live tracking
🗺️ Google Maps
🚇 Namma Metro
BMRCL Official — metro connections
✈️ Bangalore Airport

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