BMTC 215-E Bus: Kempegowda Bus Station to Eshwara Layout — Timings, Stops, Fare

BMTC 215-E
🚌 ROUTE 215-EOrdinary RoutesMetro ConnectHospital AccessEducational HubTourist SpotBus Terminal

BMTC 215-E Bus Route

Kempegowda Bus Station→Eshwara Layout

Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 215-E bus in Bengaluru.

⏰ First: 7:15 AM🌙 Last: 10:10 AM🚦 Hourly📍 47 Stops (both ways)🪙 ₹12 – ₹26⏱️ ~1h 0min

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🚇 Metro Connect🏥 Hospital Access🎓 Educational Hub📸 Tourist Spot🏛️ Bus Terminal📏 Medium Distance

📋 Quick Facts

Route Number
215-E
Route Type
Ordinary Routes
From
Kempegowda Bus Station
To
Eshwara Layout
Total Stops
24 / 23 (return)
Daily Trips
4 trips
First Bus
7:15 AM
Last Bus
10:10 AM
Approx Fare
₹12 – ₹26
Travel Time
~1h 0min

🚌 Route Overview

The BMTC 215-E bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station and Eshwara Layout with return services available. The route covers 24-23 stops and runs approximately 4 trips per day in both directions. Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Eshwara corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.

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🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 215-E

The 215-E bus stops at the following 24 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station to Eshwara Layout. 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 Vijaya College ★ MAJOR
11 South End Circle Metro Station ★ MAJOR
12 Madhavan Park
13 3rd Block Jayanagara
14 Jayanagara Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR
15 Jayanagara Telephone Exchange
16 MP Office Bangalore South
17 Marenahalli
18 R V Dental College ★ MAJOR
19 JP Nagara 15th Cross
20 Nandini Hotel JP Nagara
21 Auto Gas/Royal School
22 Shobha Tulip JP Nagara
23 Sri Dharmaraya Circle
24 Eshwara Layout
↩️ Return Journey Stops (23): Eshwara Layout, Sri Dharmaraya Circle, Puttenahallipalya, Puttenahalli, Inchara Hotel JP Nagar, JP Nagara 15th Cross, RV Dental College, Marenahalli, Jayanagara 5th Block, Jayanagara 38th Cross, Jayanagara Telephone Exchange, Jayanagara Bus Station – Platform 2, 3rd Block Jayanagara, Madhavan Park, Vijaya College, R V Teachers College, Lalbagh Metro Station, Lalbagh West Gate, Minerva Circle, Town Hall, Corporation, Mysore Bank, Kempegowda Bus Station

⏰ 215-E Bus Timings & Schedule

Frequency: Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes.

Onward Journey
First Bus
7:15 AM
Last Bus
10:10 AM
2 daily trips from Kempegowda Bus Station
Return Journey
First Bus
8:25 AM
Last Bus
11:30 AM
2 daily trips from Eshwara Layout
🟢 Sample Onward Departures from Kempegowda Bus Station:

7:15 AM · 10:10 AM
🔴 Sample Return Departures from Eshwara Layout:

8:25 AM · 11:30 AM

💰 Fare & Ticket Prices

Approx Fare
₹12 – ₹26
Daily Pass
₹60-120
Monthly Pass
₹1,050-2,500

The fare for the 215-E route is ₹12 – ₹26 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 215-E

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

🏛️ Bus Terminals
Jayanagara Bus Station – Platform 1, Jayanagara Bus Station – Platform 2, Kempegowda Bus Station
🎓 Schools & Colleges
R V Dental College, Vijaya College, Maharani College, RV Dental College, R V Teachers College, Auto Gas/Royal School
🚇 Metro Stations
Lalbagh West Gate (Lalbagh Metro Station), Lalbagh Metro Station, South End Circle Metro Station
🏥 Hospitals
St Marthas Hospital
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Madhavan Park

📡 How to Track 215-E Bus Live

📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 215-E

  1. Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “215-E” → see live position on map.
  2. Google Maps: Search “BMTC 215-E” → 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 215-E?
The first bus on BMTC 215-E from Kempegowda Bus Station leaves at 7:15 AM.
Q2. What is the last bus on BMTC 215-E?
The last bus on BMTC 215-E from Kempegowda Bus Station leaves at 10:10 AM.
Q3. How many trips does BMTC 215-E run per day?
BMTC 215-E runs approximately 4 trips per day across both directions.
Q4. What is the fare on BMTC 215-E?
The fare on BMTC 215-E is approximately ₹12 – ₹26 depending on distance travelled.
Q5. How to track BMTC 215-E bus live?
Open the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps and search 'BMTC 215-E' to see live bus position.
Q6. Does BMTC 215-E 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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