BMTC 285-ME Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 285-ME bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 285-ME bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Doddaballapura Bus Stand and Kanasawadi with return services available. The route covers 23 stops and runs approximately 8 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — only a few trips per day. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Doddaballapura-Kanasawadi corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 285-ME
The 285-ME bus stops at the following 23 stop(s) en route from Doddaballapura Bus Stand to Kanasawadi. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Doddaballapura Bus Stand |
| 2 | Rangappa Circle |
| 3 | Kanakadasa Circle |
| 4 | Sanjeeva Nagara |
| 5 | KCP Kalyana Mantapa |
| 6 | Alahalli |
| 7 | Chikka Tumkur Lake |
| 8 | Aralumallige ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | RH Farm |
| 10 | Broad Casting Compound Kadanur |
| 11 | Kadanuru Hand post |
| 12 | Madagondanahalli |
| 13 | Kadanuru Katte |
| 14 | Kadanuru |
| 15 | Muppadaghatta |
| 16 | Mallohalli ★ MAJOR |
| 17 | Mulakattamma Temple Mallohalli ★ MAJOR |
| 18 | Channadevi Agrahara |
| 19 | Channadevi Agrahara Cross |
| 20 | Kodipalya |
| 21 | Madhure Anjaneya Temple |
| 22 | Chikka Madhure |
| 23 | Kanasawadi |
⏰ 285-ME Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 285-ME route is ₹11 – ₹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.
💡 Travel Tips for 285-ME
- 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 285-ME 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 285-ME Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 285-ME
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “285-ME” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 285-ME” → 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 285-ME
Track the 285-ME 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.