BMTC 343 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 343 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 343 bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 3A and Beguru with return services available. The route covers 27-25 stops and runs approximately 104 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-Beguru corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 343
The 343 bus stops at the following 27 stop(s) en route from KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 3A to Beguru. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | KR Market (Kalasipalya) – Platform 3A ★ 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 | Krupanidhi College ★ MAJOR |
| 16 | Madivala |
| 17 | Roopena Agrahara |
| 18 | Bommanahalli |
| 19 | Deccan |
| 20 | Kalyanamantapa (Oxford College) ★ MAJOR |
| 21 | Hongasandra |
| 22 | Galaxy Paradise (Tent) |
| 23 | St Francis School |
| 24 | Beguru Canara Bank |
| 25 | Vishwapriya Layout Cross |
| 26 | Beguru Lake |
| 27 | Beguru |
⏰ 343 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 343 route is ₹13 – ₹28 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 343
- 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 343 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 343 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 343
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “343” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 343” → 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 343
Track the 343 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.