BMTC 231-E Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 231-E bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 231-E bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5A and Ganakal with return services available. The route covers 44-43 stops and runs approximately 6 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — only a few trips per day. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the KR-Ganakal corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 231-E
The 231-E bus stops at the following 44 stop(s) en route from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 5A to Ganakal. 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 | Depot-12 Gate |
| 22 | NICE Road Mysore Road Junction |
| 23 | Vishwa Okkaligara Mata Basavanagara |
| 24 | RR Medical College ★ MAJOR |
| 25 | Anchepalya |
| 26 | Juggath Pharma |
| 27 | Ramohalli Gate |
| 28 | Kumbalagodu |
| 29 | Pepsi Gate |
| 30 | Swami Narayana Gurukula |
| 31 | Kanminake |
| 32 | Kanminake Colony |
| 33 | Hejjala Gate |
| 34 | Juttanapalya |
| 35 | Hejjala |
| 36 | Muthurayanapura |
| 37 | K Karenahalli Cross |
| 38 | CK Thandya Cross |
| 39 | Dodderi College ★ MAJOR |
| 40 | Dodderi Grama |
| 41 | Bethimgere Cross |
| 42 | Mallathahalli Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 43 | Kempadyapanahalli |
| 44 | Ganakal |
⏰ 231-E Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 231-E route is ₹18 – ₹40 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 231-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 231-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 231-E Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 231-E
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “231-E” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 231-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 231-E
Track the 231-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.