Bengaluru’s BMTC operates one of India’s largest city bus networks with more than 6,400 buses and 4,400+ unique routes criss-crossing the city. Knowing the BMTC bus timings helps you plan your day and avoid long waits at the bus stand. This complete guide brings together everything you need to know about BMTC’s first bus, last bus, peak-hour frequency, night services and how to check live timings for any route.

BMTC Service Hours

Most BMTC ordinary routes start plying around 4:30 AM from major depots. Last bus on trunk routes typically leaves between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM. Big-10 (G-series) and Volvo (V-series) on high-demand corridors like Hosur Road and Outer Ring Road run until close to midnight.

Peak and Off-Peak Frequency

During morning (7:30-10:30 AM) and evening (5:00-9:30 PM) peaks, popular Big-10 routes like G-3, G-4, G-6 and Volvo routes like V-500CA run a bus every 5-10 minutes. Off-peak frequency drops to 15-30 minutes. Ordinary routes are typically every 15-20 minutes peak, 30-60 minutes off-peak.

How to Check Live BMTC Bus Timings

Three reliable ways: (1) the official Namma BMTC app for iOS/Android with live GPS-tracked bus positions; (2) Google Maps transit directions integrating BMTC’s live tracking feed; (3) third-party sites publishing the bmtc-gtfs open dataset. For any specific route, search ‘BMTC [route number]’ in Google.

First & Last Bus — Key Origins

• Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic): 4:30 AM to 11:15 PM
• Shanthinagara Bus Station: 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• KR Market (Kalasipalya): 5:00 AM to 10:45 PM
• Shivajinagara Bus Station: 5:15 AM to 10:45 PM
• Yeshwanthpur Bus Station: 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM

Tips for Daily Commuters

If you take more than two trips a day, the BMTC daily pass (around ₹60 for ordinary and ₹120 for Volvo) is cheaper than paying per ride. The monthly pass offers even bigger savings. Always carry the Namma BMTC app installed and your bus pass loaded — cash payments can slow down boarding during peak hours.

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