BMTC MF-5 Bus Route
Complete guide with live timings, bus stops, fare, first & last bus, frequency and travel tips for the BMTC MF-5 bus in Bengaluru.
✨ ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS (AI-DETECTED)
📋 Quick Facts
🚌 Route Overview
The BMTC MF-5 bus is a regular metro feeder service operated by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, plying between Central Silk Board and Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal with return services available. The route covers 22-23 stops and runs approximately 212 trips per day in both directions. Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours. This is one of BMTC’s metro feeder serving the Central-Sir corridor and is heavily used by daily commuters, students, office-goers and occasional travellers.
🗺️ Bus Stops on Route MF-5
The MF-5 bus stops at the following 22 stop(s) en route from Central Silk Board to Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal. Major boarding points are highlighted for connectivity to other BMTC, Namma Metro and KSRTC routes.
| # | Bus Stop Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Central Silk Board |
| 2 | Madivala |
| 3 | Madivala Masidi |
| 4 | Kendriya Sadana Koramangala |
| 5 | Koramangala Water Tank |
| 6 | BDA Complex Koramangala |
| 7 | Canara Bank Koramangala |
| 8 | Sony World 100ft Road Koramangala |
| 9 | Shrinivagilu Ejipura |
| 10 | Military Bridge |
| 11 | Dell |
| 12 | Domlur Flyover |
| 13 | Dhoopanahalli |
| 14 | Indiranagara 100ft Road |
| 15 | New Horizon School |
| 16 | Indiranagara 12th Main |
| 17 | Indiranagara 6th Main |
| 18 | Indiranagara Police Station/KFC |
| 19 | Binnamangala |
| 20 | Bayyappanahalli Cross |
| 21 | Old Baiyappanahalli |
| 22 | Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal |
⏰ MF-5 Bus Timings & Schedule
Frequency: Very frequent — a bus roughly every 5-10 minutes during peak hours.
💰 Fare & Ticket Prices
The fare for the MF-5 route is ₹11 – ₹26 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 MF-5
- 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 MF-5 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 MF-5 Bus Live
📱 3 Easy Ways to Track MF-5
- Namma BMTC App: Tap “Track Bus” → enter “MF-5” → see live position on map.
- Google Maps: Search “BMTC MF-5” → 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 MF-5
Track the MF-5 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.