BMTC 285-MF Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 285-MF bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 285-MF bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 23A and Kodigehalli with return services available. The route covers 49-52 stops and runs approximately 4 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — only a few trips per day. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Kodigehalli corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 285-MF
The 285-MF bus stops at the following 49 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 23A to Kodigehalli. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 23A ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | KPCC Office |
| 3 | Shivananda Store |
| 4 | RM Guttahalli |
| 5 | Palace Ground |
| 6 | Mekhri Circle |
| 7 | CBI |
| 8 | Veterinary Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | Hebbala Canara Bank |
| 10 | Hebbala |
| 11 | Military Dairy Farm (Esteem Mall) ★ MAJOR |
| 12 | Kodigehalli Gate |
| 13 | Byatarayanapura |
| 14 | GKVK GATE |
| 15 | Jakkur Aerodrum |
| 16 | Allalasandra Gate |
| 17 | Yelahanka Police Station |
| 18 | NES Office |
| 19 | Escorts |
| 20 | Wheel And Axle Plant |
| 21 | Puttenahalli |
| 22 | Ananthapura Gate |
| 23 | C R P F Yelahanka |
| 24 | Nagenahalli Gate |
| 25 | Avalahalli |
| 26 | Avalahalli Park |
| 27 | Singanayakanahalli Gate |
| 28 | Honnenahalli |
| 29 | Rajanukunte |
| 30 | Sri Ramanahalli |
| 31 | Suradenapura Gate |
| 32 | YAPB Toll |
| 33 | Aradeshanahalli Gate |
| 34 | Marasandra Circle |
| 35 | Marasandra Govt School |
| 36 | Hosa Hudya |
| 37 | Jinke Bachahalli Gate |
| 38 | Railway Gate Bashettihalli ★ MAJOR |
| 39 | Bank Circle Bashettyhalli |
| 40 | Bashettihalli |
| 41 | Navodaya School Doddaballapura |
| 42 | Aparel Park |
| 43 | Doddaballapura Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 44 | Kasaba |
| 45 | Rangappa Circle |
| 46 | Doddaballapura Bus Stand |
| 47 | Doddaballapura Tollgate |
| 48 | RL Jalappa Campus |
| 49 | Kodigehalli |
⏰ 285-MF Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 285-MF 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.
💡 Travel Tips for 285-MF
- 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-MF 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-MF Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 285-MF
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “285-MF” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 285-MF” → 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-MF
Track the 285-MF 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.