BMTC Bus Timings & Stops
Route 12 — Key Facts
Updated 12 Oct 2026- Route number
- 12
- Origin
- Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic
- Destination
- Banashankari Bus Station
- Total stops
- 17
- Total distance
- 28.0 km (approx.)
- Total travel time
- 45
- Daily pass
- ₹95
- Monthly pass
- ₹1,400
- Trips per day
- 51
- Service type
- Ordinary Bus
- First bus
- 6:20 AM
- Last bus
- 10:30 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
06:20 07:20 09:00 10:00 10:30 10:40 11:10 11:15 11:30 11:40 12:10 12:25 12:30 12:40 12:45 12:50 13:00 13:05 13:10 13:15 13:20 13:55 14:15 14:20 14:25 14:45 16:50 17:00 17:15 17:35 18:30 18:35 18:40 18:50 18:55 19:25 19:30 20:05 20:20 20:30 20:35 20:40 20:45 20:50 20:55 21:00 21:05 21:10 21:30 21:45 22:30
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
17 total stops
1
Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic
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Kempegowda Bus Station (KBS), universally known as Majestic, is Bengaluru's largest and busiest BMTC terminus, located in Gandhi Nagar at the heart of the city. It handles 500+ BMTC routes and is the primary interchange between BMTC buses and Namma Metro — the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda metro station sits directly below, connecting the Purple and Green lines. KSR Bengaluru City railway station is about 1 km away, and Vayu Vajra airport buses KIA-7 and KIA-9 depart from the KBS forecourt. The surrounding Gandhi Nagar, Chickpet and Avenue Road areas are Bengaluru's oldest commercial districts.
📍 Nearby
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station — Purple & Green Line interchange, directly below KBS — adjacent
- KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station — main city railway station, long-distance trains — 1 km
- Gandhi Nagar Main Road — busy shopping street, textiles and electronics — 300 m
- Chickpet Market — historic wholesale market for silk sarees and textiles — 900 m
- Avenue Road — Bengaluru's book and stationery market — 1 km
- SP Road — electronics, computer hardware and spare parts hub — 1.2 km
- Balepet — wholesale market for flowers, fruits and grains — 1 km
- KR Market — city's largest flower, vegetable and fruit market — 1.5 km
- Commercial Street — branded retail and fashion shopping street — 3 km
- Mantri Mall, Seshadripuram — mid-size mall with retail and food court — 2.5 km
- Cubbon Park — 300-acre heritage park, ideal for morning walks — 2 km
- Vidhana Soudha — Karnataka state legislature building, iconic landmark — 2.5 km
3
KR Circle
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KR Circle is a BMTC bus stop in central Bengaluru, at the junction of Ambedkar Veedhi and Kasturba Road near Cubbon Park, Chinnaswamy Stadium and the Karnataka High Court. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar and MG Road.
📍 Nearby
- Cubbon Park — 200 m
- Chinnaswamy Stadium — 400 m
- Karnataka High Court — 500 m
- MG Road Metro Station — 1 km
- Vidhana Soudha — 1 km
4
St Marthas Hospital
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St Martha's Hospital bus stop is on Nrupathunga Road near Richmond Circle in central Bengaluru, serving the hospital, Richmond Town and Museum Road. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar and Koramangala.
📍 Nearby
- St Martha's Hospital — adjacent
- Richmond Circle — 300 m
- Richmond Town — 500 m
- Museum Road — 600 m
- MG Road Metro Station — 1.2 km
5
Corporation
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Corporation bus stop is near Hudson Circle in central Bengaluru, outside the BBMP head office and close to Cubbon Park, KR Market and Richmond Circle. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar and Jayanagar.
📍 Nearby
- BBMP Head Office (Corporation) — adjacent
- Hudson Circle — 200 m
- Cubbon Park — 500 m
- KR Market — 800 m
- Sir M Visvesvaraya Metro Station — 800 m
6
Jai Bheem Circle (Poornima Theatre)
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Jai Bheem Circle (Poornima Theatre) is a BMTC bus stop on Old Madras Road near Poornima Theatre and Jai Bheem Circle, in the Cox Town / Cleveland Town area of east Bengaluru. Connects to Shivajinagar, KR Market, Majestic and KR Puram.
📍 Nearby
- Poornima Theatre — adjacent
- Jai Bheem Circle — adjacent
- Cox Town — 500 m
- Cleveland Town — 600 m
- Cantonment Railway Station — 1.5 km
7
Lalbagh Main Gate
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Lalbagh Main Gate bus stop is on KH Road (Double Road) at the northern entrance of Lalbagh Botanical Garden in central-south Bengaluru. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Jayanagar and Koramangala.
📍 Nearby
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden Main Gate — adjacent
- Lalbagh Glass House — 500 m
- KH Road (Double Road) — adjacent
- National College, Basavanagudi — 1 km
- Shanthinagar BMTC TTMC — 1.5 km
8
Lalbagh Metro Station
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The Lalbagh Metro Station bus stop sits directly outside Lalbagh metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra) at Mavalli, on the south-western edge of Lalbagh Botanical Garden. It is a key interchange between BMTC buses and the Green Line, with services towards Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Jayanagar and Wilson Garden. The West Gate of Lalbagh Botanical Garden is about 200 m away, and the surrounding Mavalli and Wilson Garden areas have a mix of residential streets, local eateries and small businesses.
📍 Nearby
- Lalbagh Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly at this stop — adjacent
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden West Gate — 240-acre heritage botanical garden, glass house and rock garden — 200 m
- Mavalli Bus Stop — BMTC stop serving Mavalli and surrounding residential blocks — 400 m
- Wilson Garden — residential locality, hospitals and small eateries — 1 km
- KR Market — city's largest flower, vegetable and fruit market — 1.8 km
- Shivajinagar Bus Station — major BMTC terminus for north and east Bengaluru — 3 km
- VV Puram Food Street — famous evening street food stretch, dosas and chaats — 1.5 km
- Bull Temple, Basavanagudi — 16th-century Nandi temple, heritage landmark — 2 km
- National College, Basavanagudi — historic college and surrounding cafe cluster — 2.2 km
- Gandhi Bazaar — traditional shopping street for silks, spices and sweets — 2 km
- Lalbagh Main Gate — main entrance, flower shows and weekend events — 1.2 km
- Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) — iconic Bengaluru restaurant, since 1924 — 900 m
9
RV Teachers College
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RV Teachers College bus stop is in Jayanagar 2nd Block, near RV Public School and RV Teachers College in south Bengaluru. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Banashankari and JP Nagar.
📍 Nearby
- RV Teachers College — adjacent
- Jayanagar 2nd Block — 300 m
- Jayanagar Metro Station — 800 m
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 1 km
- South End Circle — 1.2 km
11
South End Circle Metro Station
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The South End Circle Metro Station bus stop sits directly outside South End Circle metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), at the junction of South End Road and Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road in Basavanagudi. It is the closest metro stop to Bull Temple, Bugle Rock Park and Gandhi Bazaar, and connects BMTC buses from Kanakapura Road, Jayanagar and Wilson Garden to the Green Line. The surrounding Basavanagudi area is one of Bengaluru's oldest residential localities, known for its heritage temples, traditional shopping streets and iconic eateries.
📍 Nearby
- South End Circle Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly at this stop — adjacent
- Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi) — 16th-century Nandi temple, Basavanagudi's landmark — 700 m
- Bugle Rock Park — historic rock garden with watchtower and evening walkers' track — 800 m
- Gandhi Bazaar — traditional shopping street for silks, spices, flowers and sweets — 1 km
- VV Puram Food Street — famous evening street food stretch, dosas, chaats and desserts — 1.2 km
- Ramakrishna Ashrama, Basavanagudi — peaceful ashram and library — 1.5 km
- National College, Basavanagudi — historic college and surrounding cafe cluster — 1.5 km
- Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) — iconic Bengaluru restaurant, since 1924 — 1.8 km
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden West Gate — 240-acre heritage botanical garden — 2 km
- Wilson Garden — residential locality with hospitals and small eateries — 1.5 km
- KR Market — city's largest flower, vegetable and fruit market — 2.5 km
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — major retail and street shopping hub — 2.5 km
14
Jayanagar 6 block
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Jayanagar 6th Block bus stop is in Jayanagar 6th Block, near Jayanagar 9th Block, Tilak Nagar and 4th T Block in south Bengaluru. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar 4th Block, Banashankari and JP Nagar.
📍 Nearby
- Jayanagar 6th Block — adjacent
- Jayanagar 9th Block — 700 m
- Jayanagar 4th T Block — 800 m
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 1.5 km
- Tilak Nagar — 1 km
15
National college
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National College bus stop is on Basavanagudi Road near National College in Basavanagudi, south Bengaluru. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Banashankari and Lalbagh.
📍 Nearby
- National College, Basavanagudi — adjacent
- National College Metro Station (Green Line) — adjacent
- Gandhi Bazaar — 600 m
- Bull Temple — 1 km
- VV Puram Food Street — 1.2 km
16
Sangam Circle
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Sangam Circle bus stop is in Jayanagar near Yediyur Lake and Jayanagar 4th Block, south Bengaluru. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Banashankari and JP Nagar.
📍 Nearby
- Sangam Circle — adjacent
- Yediyur Lake — 400 m
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 800 m
- Jayanagar Metro Station — 1 km
- South End Circle — 1.2 km
17
Banashankari Bus Station
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Banashankari Bus Station (also called Banashankari TTMC) is a major BMTC terminus in south Bengaluru, located on Kanakapura Road at the junction with Outer Ring Road near the Banashankari Temple. It is one of the busiest BMTC interchanges in south Bengaluru, connecting routes from Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, JP Nagar, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta Road, Kanakapura Road and Kathriguppe. The Banashankari metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra) is directly adjacent to the TTMC, making it a key metro–bus interchange. The surrounding Banashankari 2nd and 3rd Stage areas are dense residential localities with temples, markets and the famous Banashankari Amma Temple nearby.
📍 Nearby
- Banashankari Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly adjacent to TTMC — adjacent
- Banashankari TTMC — BMTC bus terminus with platforms for south Bengaluru routes — adjacent
- Banashankari Amma Temple — famous 18th-century temple, major local landmark — 700 m
- Banashankari 2nd Stage — dense residential and commercial neighbourhood — 500 m
- Banashankari 3rd Stage — residential locality with markets and schools — 1 km
- Kathriguppe — residential locality with local markets and eateries — 1.5 km
- Outer Ring Road Junction — connects to JP Nagar, BTM Layout and Silk Board — 500 m
- Kanakapura Road — arterial road towards Konanakunte, Thalaghattapura and Kanakapura — adjacent
- BDA Complex, Banashankari — shopping and food court complex — 800 m
- JP Nagar 2nd Phase — residential locality with cafes and shopping — 2 km
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — major retail and street shopping hub — 2.5 km
- Bull Temple, Basavanagudi — 16th-century Nandi temple, heritage landmark — 3 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route 12
What is the route of BMTC bus 12? ▼
BMTC route 12 runs from Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic to Banashankari Bus Station, covering 17 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route 12 have? ▼
BMTC bus 12 stops at 17 stops between its origin and destination (Banashankari Bus Station).
Is there a daily or monthly pass for BMTC bus 12? ▼
Yes — the Ordinary Bus service offers a daily pass of ₹95, a monthly pass of ₹1,400. Passes are valid across all routes of the same service class.
How long does BMTC bus 12 take from Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic to Banashankari Bus Station? ▼
BMTC route 12 covers approximately 28.0 km between Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic and Banashankari Bus Station, with a typical travel time of about 45 depending on traffic.
What are the first and last bus timings for BMTC route 12? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route 12 departs at 6:20 AM and the last bus departs at 10:30 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route 12? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 12 are: 06:20 07:20 09:00 10:00 10:30 10:40 11:10 11:15 11:30 11:40 12:10 12:25 12:30 12:40 12:45 12:50 13:00 13:05 13:10 13:15 13:20 13:55 14:15 14:20 14:25 14:45 16:50 17:00 17:15 17:35 18:30 18:35 18:40 18:50 18:55 19:25 19:3… See the full schedule table above.