Kempegowda Bus Station, popularly known as Majestic, is the largest and busiest bus terminal in Bengaluru. Located in the heart of the city next to the Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station and the Majestic Namma Metro interchange, it is the focal point of BMTC’s network with buses to every corner of the city and suburbs. This guide covers everything you need to know to navigate Majestic — platforms, facilities, routes and tips.

Location and Connectivity

Kempegowda Bus Station is located in Subhash Nagar, central Bengaluru, pincode 560023. It is directly adjacent to KSR Bengaluru City railway station — a 3-minute walk. The Majestic Namma Metro station (Purple Line) is underground between the bus and railway stations, giving direct access to Indiranagar, Whitefield, Mysuru Road and Baiyappanahalli.

Platform Layout

• Platforms 1-6: South Bengaluru routes (Jayanagara, JP Nagar, Banashankari).
• Platforms 7-12: South-east routes (Hosur Road, Electronic City, Bommanahalli).
• Platforms 13-17: East Bengaluru (Indiranagar, KR Puram, Whitefield, ITPL).
• Platforms 18-21: North-east routes (Old Madras Road, Hoskote, Devanahalli, airport).
• Platforms 22-23: Volvo Vayu Vajra and KIA airport departures.

Popular Routes Originating at Majestic

Popular BMTC routes starting from Kempegowda Bus Station include KBS-3C (to Chandapura), KBS-1I (to Whitefield), KBS-5H (to Hebbal), G-3 (to Electronic City Wipro), G-4 (to Bannerughatta), 333-C (to Basavanagara), 361-C (to Anekal) and 171-G (to Koramangala).

Facilities at Majestic

AC and non-AC waiting halls, dedicated women’s waiting room, clean public toilets (paid ₹2-5), drinking water, food court, ATMs, prepaid auto counter, taxi stand, left-luggage facility (₹20 per bag per day), BMTC pass counter, ticket counters on each platform, and a 24/7 helpdesk at the main entrance.

First and Last Buses from Majestic

First buses start at 4:30 AM on most trunk routes. Last buses leave between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM. The KIA airport Volvo services run 24/7 every 30 minutes.

Tips for First-Time Visitors

If you’re arriving at KSR Bengaluru City railway station, exit from Platform 1 side and walk 3 minutes north. If arriving by Namma Metro, take the Majestic exit and follow signage. Avoid prepaid autos at the railway exit — they’re often overpriced.

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