BMTC 501-C Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 501-C bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 501-C bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Hebbala Bridge and Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 2 with return services available. The route covers 44 stops and runs approximately 115 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 Hebbala-Kengeri corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 501-C
The 501-C bus stops at the following 44 stop(s) en route from Hebbala Bridge 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 | Hebbala Bridge |
| 2 | Bhadrappa Layout |
| 3 | Devinagara Cross |
| 4 | Kuvempu Circle |
| 5 | BEL Circle |
| 6 | MES Road |
| 7 | Muthyalanagara Cross |
| 8 | Jalahalli Bakery |
| 9 | Jalahalli Village |
| 10 | Alisda |
| 11 | Goraguntepalya |
| 12 | Reliance Petrol Bunk Goraguntepalya |
| 13 | Modern Food Goraguntepalya |
| 14 | Kanteerava Studio |
| 15 | Rajkumar Punya Bhoomi |
| 16 | Nandhini Layout |
| 17 | Nandini Layout Ring Road |
| 18 | Laggere Bridge |
| 19 | Kempegowda Arch |
| 20 | Lurdubayi Samudaya Bhavana |
| 21 | Depot-31 Gate |
| 22 | Summanahalli |
| 23 | Kottigepalya |
| 24 | Vokkaliga School Kottigepalya |
| 25 | BDA Complex Nagarabhavi |
| 26 | Papareddypalya Aladamara |
| 27 | Papareddypalya |
| 28 | Deepa Complex |
| 29 | Ambedkar Institute of Technology |
| 30 | Kengunte Circle (IIPM) |
| 31 | Mallathahalli Cross ★ MAJOR |
| 32 | Bengaluru University Quarters |
| 33 | PVP School |
| 34 | Mariyappanapalya |
| 35 | Kenchanapura Cross |
| 36 | Nagadevanahalli |
| 37 | Shirke KHB Quarters |
| 38 | Kengeri Church |
| 39 | Kengeri Satellite Town |
| 40 | Kengeri Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 41 | Kommaghatta Junction |
| 42 | Kengeri Ganesha Temple |
| 43 | Kengeri Police Station |
| 44 | Kengeri Bus Station – Platform 2 ★ MAJOR |
⏰ 501-C Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 501-C route is ₹18 – ₹40 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-C
- 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-C 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-C Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 501-C
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “501-C” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 501-C” → 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-C
Track the 501-C 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.