BMTC 401-KB Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 401-KB bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 401-KB bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Yeshawanthapura Bus Station – Platform 4 and Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 2 with return services available. The route covers 42 stops and runs approximately 187 trips per day in both directions. Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Yeshawanthapura-Kengeri corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 401-KB
The 401-KB bus stops at the following 42 stop(s) en route from Yeshawanthapura Bus Station – Platform 4 to Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 2. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yeshawanthapura Bus Station – Platform 4 ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Govt Soap Factory |
| 3 | Iskcon Temple |
| 4 | Mahalakshmi Layout Entrance |
| 5 | Rajajinagara 1st Block |
| 6 | Rajajinagara Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 7 | Manjunatha Nagara |
| 8 | ESI Hospital Rajajinagara ★ MAJOR |
| 9 | Dhobi Ghat Rajajinagara |
| 10 | Aralimara Industrial Area Rajajinagara |
| 11 | Magadi Road TollGate |
| 12 | Manuvana |
| 13 | Vijayanagara Vijaya Bank |
| 14 | Vijayanagara |
| 15 | Govindarajanagara |
| 16 | Prashanth Nagara |
| 17 | Saraswathi Nagara |
| 18 | Priyadarshini Layout |
| 19 | Moodalapalya |
| 20 | Kalyananagara |
| 21 | Byraveshwaranagara |
| 22 | Maruthi Nagara |
| 23 | Nagarabhavi Circle |
| 24 | Manasa Nagara |
| 25 | 12th Block Nagarabhavi |
| 26 | NGEF Layout Nagarabhavi |
| 27 | Vinayaka Layout Nagarabhavi |
| 28 | Kengunte Circle (IIPM) |
| 29 | Mallathahalli Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 30 | Bengaluru University Quarters |
| 31 | PVP School |
| 32 | Mariyappanapalya |
| 33 | Kenchanapura Cross |
| 34 | Nagadevanahalli |
| 35 | Shirke KHB Quarters |
| 36 | Kengeri Church |
| 37 | Kengeri Satellite Town |
| 38 | Kengeri Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 39 | Kommaghatta Junction |
| 40 | Kengeri Ganesha Temple |
| 41 | Kengeri Police Station |
| 42 | Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 2 ★ MAJOR |
⏰ 401-KB Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 401-KB route is ₹17 – ₹38 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 401-KB
- 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 401-KB 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 401-KB Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 401-KB
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “401-KB” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 401-KB” → 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 401-KB
Track the 401-KB 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.