BMTC 342-A Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 342-A bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 342-A bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 3 and Sarjapura with return services available. The route covers 40-39 stops and runs approximately 54 trips per day in both directions. Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the KR-Sarjapura corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 342-A
The 342-A bus stops at the following 40 stop(s) en route from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 3 to Sarjapura. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 3 ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Makkala Koota |
| 3 | Basappa Circle |
| 4 | Lalbagh Main Gate |
| 5 | Lalbagh Hopcoms |
| 6 | Wilson Garden 7th Cross |
| 7 | Lakkasandra |
| 8 | Nimhans Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | Bengaluru Dairy Circle |
| 10 | Muneshwara Devasthana |
| 11 | Hosur Road Junction |
| 12 | St Johns Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 13 | Koramangala Water Tank |
| 14 | Kudure Mukha Colony |
| 15 | St francis College ★ MAJOR |
| 16 | Koramangala 1st Block |
| 17 | Jakkasandra |
| 18 | Agara Junction |
| 19 | Ibbaluru |
| 20 | Bellanduru Gate SJP Road |
| 21 | Kaikondrahalli |
| 22 | Junnasandra Gate Wipro Regional Office |
| 23 | Radhareddy Layout |
| 24 | Doddakannalli |
| 25 | Carmelram Gate |
| 26 | Ambedkar Nagara |
| 27 | Wipro Campus Sarjapura Road |
| 28 | Kodathi Gate |
| 29 | Sulikunte |
| 30 | Muttanalluru Cross |
| 31 | Subramanya Swamy Temple |
| 32 | Dommasandra Circle |
| 33 | Dommasandra |
| 34 | Thigalara Chowdenahalli Cross |
| 35 | Chambenahalli |
| 36 | Yamare |
| 37 | Crystal Apartment Sarjapura Road |
| 38 | Sompura Gate |
| 39 | Sarjapura Circle |
| 40 | Sarjapura |
⏰ 342-A Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 342-A route is ₹17 – ₹37 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 342-A
- 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 342-A 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 342-A Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 342-A
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “342-A” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 342-A” → 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 342-A
Track the 342-A 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.