BMTC KBS-3C Bus: Kempegowda Bus Station to Chandapura — Timings, Stops, Fare

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BMTC KBS-3C Bus Route

Kempegowda Bus Station→Chandapura

Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC KBS-3C bus in Bengaluru.

⏰ First: 4:55 AM🌙 Last: 10:15 PM🚦 Frequent📍 77 Stops (both ways)🪙 ₹17 – ₹37⏱️ ~1h 40min

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📋 Quick Facts

Route Number
KBS-3C
Route Type
KBS Routes
From
Kempegowda Bus Station
To
Chandapura
Total Stops
40 / 37 (return)
Daily Trips
87 trips
First Bus
4:55 AM
Last Bus
10:15 PM
Approx Fare
₹17 – ₹37
Travel Time
~1h 40min

🚌 Route Overview

The BMTC KBS-3C bus is a regular kbs route service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Kempegowda Bus Station and Chandapura with return services available. The route covers 40-37 stops and runs approximately 87 trips per day in both directions. Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s kbs routes serving the Kempegowda-Chandapura corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.

🗺️ Bus Stops on Route KBS-3C

The KBS-3C bus stops at the following 40 stop(s) en route from Kempegowda Bus Station to Chandapura. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.

# Bus Stop Name
1 Kempegowda Bus Station ★ MAJOR
2 Maharani College ★ MAJOR
3 KR Circle
4 St Marthas Hospital ★ MAJOR
5 Corporation
6 Subbaiah Circle
7 KH Road
8 Shanthinagara Bus Station – Platform 8 ★ MAJOR
9 Wilson Garden Police Station
10 Wilson Garden 12th Cross
11 Lakkasandra
12 Nimhans Hospital ★ MAJOR
13 Bengaluru Dairy Circle
14 Muneshwara Devasthana
15 Hosur Road Junction
16 St Johns Hospital ★ MAJOR
17 Koramangala Water Tank
18 Kudure Mukha Colony
19 Krupanidhi College ★ MAJOR
20 Madivala
21 Roopena Agrahara
22 Bommanahalli
23 Hongasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR
24 Garvebhavipalya
25 Kudlu Gate
26 Singasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR
27 Singasandra
28 Hosa Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR
29 Beratena Agrahara Metro Station ★ MAJOR
30 PESCE College Electronic City ★ MAJOR
31 Konappana Agarhara (Electronic City Metro Station) ★ MAJOR
32 Electronic City
33 Veerasandra
34 Huskur Gate
35 SFS High School Hebbagodi
36 Hebbagodi
37 Bommasandra
38 BTL College ★ MAJOR
39 Hennagara Gate
40 Chandapura
↩️ Return Journey Stops (37): Chandapura, Hennagara Gate, BTL College, Bommasandra, Hebbagodi, Biocon Hebbagodi Metro Station, SFS High School Hebbagodi, Huskur Gate, Veerasandra, Electronic City, Konappana Agarhara (Electronic City Metro Station), PESCE College Electronic City, Beratena Agrahara Metro Station, Hosa Road Metro Station, Singasandra, Singasandra Metro Station, Kudlu Gate, Garvebhavipalya, Hongasandra Metro Station, Bommanahalli, Roopena Agrahara, Madivala, Ayyappaswamy Temple Madivala, St Johns Hospital, Hosur Road junction … (+12 more)

⏰ KBS-3C Bus Timings & Schedule

Frequency: Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes.

Onward Journey
First Bus
4:55 AM
Last Bus
10:15 PM
49 daily trips from Kempegowda Bus Station
Return Journey
First Bus
6:30 AM
Last Bus
11:45 PM
38 daily trips from Chandapura

🟢 Sample Onward Departures from Kempegowda Bus Station:

4:55 AM · 5:10 AM · 5:20 AM · 5:40 AM · 6:05 AM · 6:10 AM · 7:40 AM · 8:10 AM · 8:20 AM · 8:30 AM · 8:35 AM · 8:40 AM … (and 37 more)

🔴 Sample Return Departures from Chandapura:

6:30 AM · 6:45 AM · 7:20 AM · 7:40 AM · 7:50 AM · 10:20 AM · 10:35 AM · 10:45 AM · 11:45 AM · 11:55 AM · 12:00 PM · 2:10 PM … (and 26 more)

💰 Fare & Ticket Prices

Approx Fare
₹17 – ₹37
Daily Pass
₹60-120
Monthly Pass
₹1,050-2,500

The fare for the KBS-3C route is ₹17 – ₹37 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 KBS-3C

  • 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 KBS-3C route, you’ll pass several useful landmarks for navigation and transfers. The grouped list below highlights key boarding points, transit interchanges and connectivity options.

🚇 Metro Stations
Biocon Hebbagodi Metro Station, Beratena Agrahara Metro Station, Singasandra Metro Station, Hosa Road Metro Station, Konappana Agarhara (Electronic City Metro Station), Hongasandra Metro Station
🏥 Hospitals
St Marthas Hospital, Nimhans Hospital, St Johns Hospital
🎓 Schools & Colleges
SFS High School Hebbagodi, PESCE College Electronic City, Krupanidhi College, Maharani College, BTL College
🏛️ Bus Terminals
Kempegowda Bus Station, Shanthinagara Bus Station – Platform 8, Shanthinagara Bus Station – Platform 2
📍 Other Landmarks
Wilson Garden Police Station

📡 How to Track KBS-3C Bus Live

📱 3 Easy Ways to Track KBS-3C

  1. Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “KBS-3C” → see live position on map.
  2. Google Maps: Search “BMTC KBS-3C” → see live arrival times at your stop.
  3. Tummoc / Moovit: Multi-modal trip planning with BMTC + Namma Metro combined.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the first bus on BMTC KBS-3C?
The first bus on BMTC KBS-3C from Kempegowda Bus Station leaves at 4:55 AM.
Q2. What is the last bus on BMTC KBS-3C?
The last bus on BMTC KBS-3C from Kempegowda Bus Station leaves at 10:15 PM.
Q3. How many trips does BMTC KBS-3C run per day?
BMTC KBS-3C runs approximately 87 trips per day across both directions.
Q4. What is the fare on BMTC KBS-3C?
The fare on BMTC KBS-3C is approximately ₹17 – ₹37 depending on distance travelled.
Q5. How to track BMTC KBS-3C bus live?
Open the Namma BMTC app or Google Maps and search ‘BMTC KBS-3C’ to see live bus position.
Q6. Does BMTC KBS-3C connect to Namma Metro?
Yes — the route passes metro stations. Look for stops ending with Metro Station for easy transfers.

🔗 External Resources & References

🏛️ Official BMTC
BMTC Official Website — schedules, fares, passes
📚 Wikipedia
BMTC on Wikipedia — history & overview
📱 Namma BMTC App
Namma BMTC on Play Store — live tracking
🗺️ Google Maps
🚇 Namma Metro
BMRCL Official — metro connections
✈️ Bangalore Airport

🚌 Plan Your Trip on BMTC KBS-3C

Track the KBS-3C 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.

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