A clear BMTC route map is the single most useful tool for navigating Bengaluru by bus. Whether you’re new to the city or a long-time resident trying an unfamiliar corridor, a visual map helps you see which routes overlap, where to transfer and which bus stand to head to. This guide walks through every way to view, download and use the BMTC route map — both digital and printable — so you can plan your journey with confidence.

Where to Find the Official BMTC Route Map

The official mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in website hosts a basic interactive route map showing all BMTC routes, bus stops and depots. The Namma BMTC mobile app offers a more user-friendly map with live bus positions, search by route number and saved favourites.

Open-Source Maps Using GTFS Data

The community-maintained bmtc-gtfs open dataset publishes the entire BMTC network as a GTFS feed and as GeoJSON files. You can import these into Google Earth, QGIS, or OpenTripPlanner to generate a custom route map for any subset of routes — say, only Big-10 routes or only buses touching Whitefield.

Major BMTC Hubs on the Map

When reading a BMTC map, the major interchange hubs to look for are: Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), Shanthinagara Bus Station, Shivajinagara Bus Station, KR Market (Kalasipalya), Yeshwanthpur Bus Station, Hebbal and Silk Board.

How to Use the Map for Trip Planning

Identify your origin and destination on the map, then look for any direct route connecting them. If there is no direct bus, find the nearest hub and pick one bus to reach it plus another from there to your destination. Major hubs see a bus every 1-3 minutes during peak hours.

Downloadable Maps and Apps

For offline use, the Namma BMTC app caches route data on your phone. The Tummoc app offers an offline BMTC + metro map. Google Maps allows you to download an area for offline use, including transit lines.

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