BMTC KIA-8 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC KIA-8 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC KIA-8 bus is a regular airport service service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Electronic City KIA and Kempegowda International Airport with return services available. The route covers 47-45 stops and runs approximately 143 trips per day in both directions. Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes. This is one of BMTC’s airport services serving the Electronic-Kempegowda corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route KIA-8
The KIA-8 bus stops at the following 47 stop(s) en route from Electronic City KIA to Kempegowda International Airport. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Electronic City KIA |
| 2 | Siemens |
| 3 | Electronic City |
| 4 | Konappana Agarhara (Electronic City Metro Station) ★ MAJOR |
| 5 | PESCE College Electronic City ★ MAJOR |
| 6 | Beratena Agrahara Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 7 | Hosa Road Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 8 | Singasandra |
| 9 | Singasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 10 | Kudlu Gate |
| 11 | Garvebhavipalya |
| 12 | Hongasandra Metro Station ★ MAJOR |
| 13 | Bommanahalli |
| 14 | Central Silk Board |
| 15 | SI Apartment HSR Layout |
| 16 | Depot-25 Gate |
| 17 | Agara Junction |
| 18 | Sarjapura Ring Road Junction |
| 19 | Bellanduru City light Apartment |
| 20 | Kadubisanahalli |
| 21 | Kalamandira Marathahalli Bridge |
| 22 | Dodda Nekkundi Bridge/Rainbow Hospital ★ MAJOR |
| 23 | Mahadevapura Ring Road |
| 24 | KR Pura Railway Station ★ MAJOR |
| 25 | Tin Factory |
| 26 | Kasthurinagara |
| 27 | B Channasandra Bridge(Ramamurthy Nagara Ring Road) |
| 28 | Babusabpalya |
| 29 | Kalyananagara |
| 30 | Nagawara Junction |
| 31 | Veerannapalya |
| 32 | Hebbala Bridge |
| 33 | Military Dairy Farm (Esteem Mall) ★ MAJOR |
| 34 | Navayuga Toll (Military Dairy Farm) |
| 35 | Byatarayanapura FLY |
| 36 | Allalasandra Gate FLY |
| 37 | Kogilu Cross FLY |
| 38 | Venkatala FLY |
| 39 | Indian Air Force FLY |
| 40 | Hunasamaranahalli FLY |
| 41 | Bettahalasuru Cross FLY |
| 42 | Chikkajala FLY |
| 43 | Sadahalli Gate |
| 44 | Trumpet (KIA) |
| 45 | Cargo Village |
| 46 | DHFL |
| 47 | Kempegowda International Airport ★ MAJOR |
⏰ KIA-8 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Frequent — a bus roughly every 10-20 minutes.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the KIA-8 route is ₹100 – ₹220 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 KIA-8
- 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 KIA-8 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 KIA-8 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track KIA-8
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “KIA-8” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC KIA-8” → 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 KIA-8
Track the KIA-8 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.