BMTC 221-E Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 221-E bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 221-E bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5A and Ramasandra with return services available. The route covers 29-28 stops and runs approximately 2 trips per day in both directions. Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the KR-Ramasandra corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 221-E
The 221-E bus stops at the following 29 stop(s) en route from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5A to Ramasandra. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5A ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Rayan Circle |
| 3 | Water Tank Chamarajapet |
| 4 | Chamarajapet |
| 5 | Sirsi Circle |
| 6 | Mysore Road TollGate |
| 7 | New Guddadahalli |
| 8 | Mysore Road Bus Station ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | BHEL |
| 10 | Mysore Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 11 | Nayandahalli |
| 12 | BWSSB Quarters Nayandahalli |
| 13 | Rajarajeshwari nagara Gate |
| 14 | Bengaluru University Gate (JBMS) |
| 15 | Jayaram Das Factory |
| 16 | RV College ★ MAJOR |
| 17 | Dubasipalya Cross |
| 18 | Mylasandra Cross |
| 19 | Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 3 ★ MAJOR |
| 20 | Kengeri Police Station |
| 21 | Kengeri Ganesha Temple |
| 22 | Kommaghatta Junction |
| 23 | Robin Theatre |
| 24 | Bande Mutt Gate Kengeri |
| 25 | Beedi Karmikara Colony Gate |
| 26 | Kengeri Club |
| 27 | Chikkanahalli |
| 28 | Dodda Basti |
| 29 | Ramasandra |
⏰ 221-E Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Hourly — a bus roughly every 40-90 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 221-E route is ₹13 – ₹30 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 221-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 221-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.
📡 How to Track 221-E Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 221-E
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “221-E” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 221-E” → 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 221-E
Track the 221-E 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.