BMTC 61-A Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC 61-A bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC 61-A bus is a regular ordinary route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 and Chandra Layout with return services available. The route covers 17 stops and runs approximately 38 trips per day in both directions. Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s ordinary routes serving the Kempegowda-Chandra corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route 61-A
The 61-A bus stops at the following 17 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 to Chandra Layout. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kempegowda Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR |
| 2 | Okalipura |
| 3 | S J R College ★ MAJOR |
| 4 | Gopalapura |
| 5 | Rajajinagara 6th Block |
| 6 | Prasanna Theatre |
| 7 | Magadi Road TollGate |
| 8 | Manuvana |
| 9 | Vijayanagara Vijaya Bank |
| 10 | Vijayanagara |
| 11 | Maruthi Mandira |
| 12 | Vijayanagara Bus Station – Platform 1 ★ MAJOR |
| 13 | Income Tax Layout |
| 14 | Chandra Public School |
| 15 | Ganesha Temple Chandra Layout |
| 16 | Chandra Layout Circle |
| 17 | Chandra Layout |
⏰ 61-A Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Regular — a bus roughly every 20-40 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the 61-A route is ₹10 – ₹22 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 61-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 61-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 61-A Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track 61-A
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “61-A” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC 61-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 61-A
Track the 61-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.