BMTC Bus Timings & Stops
Route 18 — Key Facts
Updated 8 Oct 2026- Route number
- 18
- Origin
- Jayanagara 9th Block (40th Cross)
- Destination
- Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic
- Total stops
- 17
- Daily pass
- ₹95
- Monthly pass
- ₹1,400
- Trips per day
- 14
- Service type
- Ordinary Bus
- First bus
- 6:35 AM
- Last bus
- 9:35 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
06:35 08:15 08:30 10:25 10:45 11:30 12:35 13:20 14:40 15:45 16:20 17:50 19:30 21:35
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
17 total stops
3
18th Main Jayanagara
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18th Main Jayanagar bus stop is on 18th Main Road in Jayanagar, south Bengaluru, near Jayanagar 4th T Block and Jayanagar 9th Block. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar and JP Nagar.
📍 Nearby
- 18th Main Road, Jayanagar — adjacent
- Jayanagar 4th T Block — 600 m
- Jayanagar 9th Block — 800 m
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 1.5 km
- Ragigudda Metro Station (Pink Line) — 1.2 km
5
Jayanagara Bus Station
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Jayanagar Bus Station (also called Jayanagar TTMC or Jayanagar 4th Block Bus Stand) is a major BMTC bus terminus in south Bengaluru, located on 30th Cross Road at Jayanagar 4th Block, adjacent to the Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex. It is a key interchange for BMTC routes connecting Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Banashankari, JP Nagar, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta Road and Electronic City, and is one of the busiest TTMCs in south Bengaluru for daily commuters and shoppers. The Jayanagar metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra) is about 700 m away, and South End Circle metro station is about 1 km away. The surrounding Jayanagar 3rd and 4th Block areas are among Bengaluru's oldest planned neighbourhoods, known for tree-lined avenues, Cool Joint, the 4th Block Shopping Complex and a dense cluster of cafes, bookstores and traditional eateries.
📍 Nearby
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — major retail and street shopping hub — adjacent
- Jayanagar 4th Block Bus Stand — BMTC terminus with platforms for south Bengaluru routes — adjacent
- Jayanagar Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), 700 m walk — 700 m
- South End Circle Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Majestic — 1 km
- Cool Joint, Jayanagar — iconic Bengaluru juice and ice cream centre — 300 m
- Jayanagar 3rd Block — dense residential and commercial neighbourhood with cafes — 500 m
- Jayanagar BDA Complex — shopping and food court complex — 800 m
- Jayanagar 4th T Block — residential locality with parks, schools and temples — 1.5 km
- RV Road Metro Station — Green Line and Yellow Line interchange — 1 km
- Tilak Nagar — residential locality with markets and small eateries — 1 km
- Wilson Garden — residential locality with hospitals and small eateries — 2 km
- Bull Temple, Basavanagudi — 16th-century Nandi temple, heritage landmark — 2.5 km
6
3rd Block Jayanagara
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3rd Block Jayanagar bus stop is in Jayanagar 3rd Block, south Bengaluru, near Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex and Cool Joint. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Banashankari and JP Nagar.
📍 Nearby
- Jayanagar 3rd Block — adjacent
- Cool Joint, Jayanagar — 500 m
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 800 m
- Jayanagar Metro Station — 700 m
- South End Circle — 1 km
7
Madhavan Park
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Madhavan Park bus stop is in Jayanagar 4th Block, south Bengaluru, near Madhavan Park, Jayanagar 3rd Block and Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar and Banashankari.
📍 Nearby
- Madhavan Park — adjacent
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 600 m
- Jayanagar Metro Station — 600 m
- Cool Joint, Jayanagar — 800 m
- South End Circle — 1 km
10
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
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
12
Lalbagh West Gate
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Lalbagh West Gate bus stop is at the western entrance of Lalbagh Botanical Garden on Lalbagh Road, Mavalli, south Bengaluru. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Jayanagar and Wilson Garden.
📍 Nearby
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden West Gate — adjacent
- Lalbagh Metro Station (Green Line) — adjacent
- Lalbagh Rock — 600 m
- Mavalli — 500 m
- VV Puram Food Street — 1.5 km
15
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
17
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route 18
What is the route of BMTC bus 18? ▼
BMTC route 18 runs from Jayanagara 9th Block (40th Cross) to Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic, covering 17 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route 18 have? ▼
BMTC bus 18 stops at 17 stops between its origin and destination (Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic).
Is there a daily or monthly pass for BMTC bus 18? ▼
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.
What are the first and last bus timings for BMTC route 18? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route 18 departs at 6:35 AM and the last bus departs at 9:35 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route 18? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 18 are: 06:35 08:15 08:30 10:25 10:45 11:30 12:35 13:20 14:40 15:45 16:20 17:50 19:30 21:35 See the full schedule table above.
How many buses run on BMTC route 18 per day? ▼
BMTC route 18 operates approximately 14 scheduled trips per day between Jayanagara 9th Block (40th Cross) and Kempegowda Bus Station - Majestic.