Bengaluru is one of the few Indian metros with a functioning night bus network. BMTC operates late-night and early-morning services on select corridors, primarily to and from the airport, the major railway stations (Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna, Yesvantpur, KSR Bengaluru City) and the central bus stands. This page lists the BMTC night bus routes, their timings and tips for using them safely.

What Counts as a Night Bus?

BMTC considers any service plying between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM as a night service. These buses are not branded separately — they are extensions of regular daytime routes that run later than the last normal bus. The KIA-series airport Volvo buses run 24/7.

Major Night Bus Routes

• KIA-5 to KIA-9: 24/7 Volvo airport services.
• KBS-3C last buses: Around 10:10 PM and 11:15 PM from Kempegowda.
• G-3 last buses: Last Brigade Road to Electronic City bus around 10:00 PM.
• V-500CA: Volvo on Outer Ring Road until midnight.

How to Check Night Bus Availability

The Namma BMTC app shows live positions of buses plying after 10 PM. Filter by route and you’ll see which buses are still active. Google Maps transit directions also surface late-night buses when you set a departure time after 10 PM.

Safety Tips for Night Bus Travel

Always board from well-lit designated bus stops, sit close to the driver or conductor, share your live location with a friend or family member, and avoid empty buses on unfamiliar routes. Women travellers should use the women’s reserved seats.

Alternatives to Night Buses

If no BMTC night bus is available, consider cab aggregators (Uber, Ola, Rapido), auto-rickshaws at major stands, or Namma Metro which runs until 11:30 PM. For very early morning flights, KIA series is the most economical option.

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