BMTC 501-L Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 501-L bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 501-L bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kottigepalya and KR Pura Railway Station with return services available. The route covers 36 stops and runs approximately 6 trips per day in both directions. Limited service — only a few trips per day. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kottigepalya-KR corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 501-L
The 501-L bus stops at the following 36 stop(s) en route from Kottigepalya to KR Pura Railway Station. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kottigepalya |
| 2 | Summanahalli |
| 3 | Lurdubayi Samudaya Bhavana |
| 4 | Kempegowda Arch |
| 5 | Laggere Bridge |
| 6 | Nandini Layout Ring Road |
| 7 | Nandhini Layout |
| 8 | Rajkumar Punya Bhoomi |
| 9 | Kanteerava Studio |
| 10 | Modern Food Goraguntepalya |
| 11 | Reliance Petrol Bunk Goraguntepalya |
| 12 | Goraguntepalya |
| 13 | Alisda |
| 14 | Jalahalli Village |
| 15 | Jalahalli Bakery |
| 16 | Muthyalanagara Cross |
| 17 | MES Road |
| 18 | BEL Circle |
| 19 | Kuvempu Circle |
| 20 | Devinagara Cross |
| 21 | Bhadrappa Layout |
| 22 | Hebbala Bridge |
| 23 | Kempapura |
| 24 | Veerannapalya |
| 25 | Manyatha Tech Park |
| 26 | Nagawara Junction |
| 27 | HBR Layout |
| 28 | Kalyananagara |
| 29 | Kalyananagara 80 feet Road |
| 30 | Babusabpalya |
| 31 | Horamavu Signal |
| 32 | Vijaya Bank Colony Ring Road |
| 33 | B Channasandra Bridge(Ramamurthy Nagara Ring Road) |
| 34 | Kasthurinagara |
| 35 | Tin Factory |
| 36 | KR Pura Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
⏰ 501-L Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Limited service — only a few trips per day.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 501-L route is ₹15 – ₹34 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-L
- 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-L 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-L Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 501-L
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “501-L” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 501-L” → 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-L
Track the 501-L 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.