BMTC 501-A Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 501-A bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 501-A bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 6 and Hebbala Bridge with return services available. The route covers 64 stops and runs approximately 74 trips per day in both directions. Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Banashankari-Hebbala corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 501-A
The 501-A bus stops at the following 64 stop(s) en route from Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 6 to Hebbala Bridge. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banashankari Bus Station – Platform 6 ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Kadirenahalli Cross |
| 3 | Kadirenahalli Park |
| 4 | Devegowda Petrol Bunk |
| 5 | Kamakya Talkies |
| 6 | Kathriguppe |
| 7 | Janatha Bazar Banashankari |
| 8 | Hosakerehalli Junction |
| 9 | Hosakerehalli Petrol Bunk |
| 10 | PES College ★ MAJOR |
| 11 | Veerabhadranagara |
| 12 | Nayandahalli Junction |
| 13 | Nayandahalli |
| 14 | BWSSB Quarters Nayandahalli |
| 15 | Rajarajeshwari nagara Gate |
| 16 | Bengaluru University Gate (JBMS) |
| 17 | Jayaram Das Factory |
| 18 | RV College ★ MAJOR |
| 19 | Dubasipalya Cross |
| 20 | Mylasandra Cross |
| 21 | Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 2 ★ MAJOR |
| 22 | Kengeri Police Station |
| 23 | Kengeri Ganesha Temple |
| 24 | Kommaghatta Junction |
| 25 | Kengeri Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 26 | Kengeri Satellite Town |
| 27 | Kengeri Church |
| 28 | Shirke KHB Quarters |
| 29 | Nagadevanahalli |
| 30 | Kenchanapura Cross |
| 31 | Mariyappanapalya |
| 32 | PVP School |
| 33 | Univesity Quarters |
| 34 | Mallathahalli Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 35 | Kengunte Circle (IIPM) |
| 36 | Ambedkar Institute of Technology |
| 37 | Deepa Complex |
| 38 | Papareddypalya |
| 39 | Papareddypalya Aladamara |
| 40 | BDA Complex Nagarabhavi |
| 41 | Vokkaliga School Kottigepalya |
| 42 | Kottigepalya |
| 43 | Summanahalli |
| 44 | Depot-31 Gate |
| 45 | Lurdubayi Samudaya Bhavana |
| 46 | Kempegowda Arch |
| 47 | Laggere Bridge |
| 48 | Nandini Layout Ring Road |
| 49 | Nandhini Layout |
| 50 | Rajkumar Punya Bhoomi |
| … and 14 more stops — see full list in Namma BMTC app | |
⏰ 501-A Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 501-A route is ₹24 – ₹53 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 501-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 501-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 501-A Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 501-A
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “501-A” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 501-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 501-A
Track the 501-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.