BMTC Bus Timings & Stops
Route 253 SBS-HSG — Key Facts
Updated 30 Oct 2026- Route number
- 253 SBS-HSG
- Origin
- Shivajinagara Bus Station
- Destination
- Hesaraghatta
- Total stops
- 40
- Daily pass
- ₹95
- Monthly pass
- ₹1,400
- Trips per day
- 2
- Service type
- Ordinary Bus
- First bus
- 10:55 AM
- Last bus
- 2:15 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
10:55 14:15
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
40 total stops
1
Shivajinagara Bus Station
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Shivajinagar Bus Station (also called Shivajinagar BMTC Terminus) is a major BMTC bus terminus in central Bengaluru, located on Shivajinagar Main Road near Commercial Street and Russell Market in the old Cantonment area. It is one of the oldest and busiest BMTC interchanges in the city, connecting routes from Majestic, KR Market, Cantonment, Frazer Town, Cox Town, Cooke Town, Ulsoor and the eastern suburbs. There is no metro station at Shivajinagar itself — the nearest operational station is MG Road on the Purple Line, about 1.5 km away. The surrounding Shivajinagar area is a historic commercial and residential neighbourhood known for Russell Market, Commercial Street, the Shivajinagar Mosque and a dense cluster of traditional shops, eateries and churches.
📍 Nearby
- Shivajinagar Bus Station — major BMTC terminus and interchange for central Bengaluru — adjacent
- Russell Market — historic 1920s market for meat, produce and flowers — 400 m
- Commercial Street — Bengaluru's oldest shopping street for fashion and retail — 700 m
- Shivajinagar Mosque — historic mosque and community landmark — 300 m
- St Mary's Basilica — 19th-century Gothic church, annual St Mary's Feast — 600 m
- MG Road Metro Station — Purple Line, nearest operational metro — 1.5 km
- Cantonment Railway Station — suburban railway halt on the Bangalore–Chennai line — 1.5 km
- Frazer Town — heritage residential locality with cafes and bakeries — 1.5 km
- Cox Town — residential locality with markets and schools — 2 km
- Ulsoor Lake — historic lake with walking track and boating — 2 km
- KR Market — city's largest flower, vegetable and fruit market — 2.5 km
- Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station) — city's main BMTC terminus and metro interchange — 3 km
3
Cunningham Road
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Cunningham Road bus stop is on Cunningham Road in Vasanth Nagar, central Bengaluru, near Bangalore Golf Club, Bishop Cotton Girls' School and MG Road. Connects to Majestic, Shivajinagar, KR Market and Yeshwantpur.
📍 Nearby
- Cunningham Road — adjacent
- Bangalore Golf Club — 500 m
- Vasanth Nagar — 600 m
- Cantonment Railway Station — 1 km
- MG Road Metro Station — 1.8 km
4
Vasanthanagara
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Vasanthanagara (Vasanth Nagar) bus stop is in central Bengaluru, near Cunningham Road, Palace Road and Race Course Road. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, MG Road and Yeshwantpur.
📍 Nearby
- Vasanth Nagar — adjacent
- Cunningham Road — 400 m
- Palace Road — 500 m
- Race Course Road — 600 m
- Cantonment Railway Station — 1.2 km
8
Mekhri Circle
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Mekhri Circle bus stop is at the Mekhri Circle junction in north-central Bengaluru, where Jayamahal Road, Bellary Road (NH 44) and Sankey Road meet at the start of the Hebbal flyover. It is a major interchange for buses heading north towards Hebbal, Yelahanka, Devanahalli and Kempegowda International Airport, and south towards Majestic and MG Road. Near Bangalore Golf Club, Sadashivanagar, RMV Extension and Jayamahal Palace. Connects to Majestic, Shivajinagar, Hebbal, Yelahanka and the airport.
📍 Nearby
- Mekhri Circle Junction — adjacent
- Hebbal Flyover (start) — 500 m
- Bangalore Golf Club — 700 m
- Sadashivanagar — 800 m
- RMV Extension — 1 km
- Cantonment Railway Station — 2 km
- Cubbon Park Metro Station — 3 km
11
Yeshawanthapura Bus Station
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Yeshwanthpur Bus Station (also called Yeshwanthpur TTMC or Yeshwanthpur BMTC Bus Stand) is a major BMTC bus terminus in north-west Bengaluru, located on Tumakuru Road near Yeshwanthpur Railway Station and the APMC Yard in Yeshwanthpur. It is one of the busiest TTMCs in the city, connecting routes from Majestic, KR Market, Rajajinagar, Peenya, Jalahalli, Nagasandra, Nelamangala, Malleshwaram and Yelahanka. The Yeshwanthpur metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra) is adjacent to the TTMC, and Yeshwanthpur Railway Station is one of Bengaluru's main long-distance terminals, making this a key bus–metro–rail interchange. The surrounding Yeshwanthpur and APMC Yard areas are dense commercial and industrial neighbourhoods known for wholesale produce markets, timber yards and traditional eateries.
📍 Nearby
- Yeshwanthpur Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly adjacent to TTMC — adjacent
- Yeshwanthpur Railway Station — major long-distance railway terminal for north Bengaluru — 600 m
- Yeshwanthpur TTMC — major BMTC bus terminus with platforms for north and west Bengaluru routes — adjacent
- APMC Yard, Yeshwanthpur — one of Asia's largest agricultural produce markets — 800 m
- Tumakuru Road (NH 48) — arterial highway towards Peenya, Nelamangala and Tumakuru — adjacent
- Malleshwaram — heritage residential locality with markets and temples — 2 km
- Rajajinagar 1st Block — residential and commercial neighbourhood with markets — 2 km
- Iskcon Temple, Rajajinagar — famous hilltop Krishna temple and cultural complex — 2.5 km
- Orion Mall, Rajajinagar — major mall with retail, multiplex and food court — 2.5 km
- Peenya Industrial Area — one of Asia's largest industrial estates — 3.5 km
- World Trade Center Bengaluru, Rajajinagar — commercial and office complex — 2.5 km
- Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station) — city's main BMTC terminus and metro interchange — 6 km
18
Peenya Industry Metro Station
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The Peenya Industry Metro Station bus stop sits directly outside Peenya Industry metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), on Tumakuru Road (NH 48) in Peenya Industrial Area, north-west Bengaluru. Peenya is one of Asia's largest industrial estates, home to engineering, electronics, textile and manufacturing units, and the stop connects factory workers, technicians and office staff from Peenya 1st to 4th Phase, Jalahalli, Andrahalli and Nelamangala to the Green Line. The stop is a key interchange for commuters heading towards Majestic, Yeshwantpur and Lalbagh, and is close to the Peenya Industrial Association offices, Peenya TTMC and the Tumakuru Road truck corridor.
📍 Nearby
- Peenya Industry Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly at this stop — adjacent
- Tumakuru Road (NH 48) — arterial highway towards Nelamangala and Tumakuru — adjacent
- Peenya Industrial Area — one of Asia's largest industrial estates, engineering and manufacturing units — adjacent
- Peenya Industrial Association (PIA) — industry body and business services office — 500 m
- Peenya TTMC — BMTC bus terminus and interchange for north-west Bengaluru — 1.5 km
- Peenya 1st Phase — industrial and commercial blocks with factories and warehouses — 1 km
- Peenya 2nd Phase — industrial estate with engineering and textile units — 1.5 km
- Jalahalli — residential and defence locality with markets and schools — 2.5 km
- Andrahalli — residential locality with local markets and eateries — 3 km
- Goraguntepalya Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Majestic — 2 km
- Yeshwantpur Railway Station — major railway junction and metro interchange — 4 km
- Nelamangala — town and highway junction towards Tumakuru — 12 km
19
Jalahalli Cross
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Jalahalli Cross bus stop is at the Jalahalli Cross junction on Tumakuru Road (NH 48) in north-west Bengaluru, where Jalahalli Main Road meets the highway near Jalahalli, T Dasarahalli, Peenya and BEL. Major BMTC interchange for the north-west corridor. Connects to Majestic, Yeshwantpur, Peenya, Nelamangala and Yelahanka.
📍 Nearby
- Jalahalli Cross junction — adjacent
- Tumakuru Road (NH 48) — adjacent
- Jalahalli Metro Station — 500 m
- Jalahalli Air Force Station — 1.5 km
- BEL Factory Township — 2 km
- Peenya Industrial Area — 2.5 km
28
Chikkabanavara Railway Station
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Chikkabanavara Railway Station bus stop is on Tumakuru Road (NH 48) at the Chikkabanavara suburban railway halt in north-west Bengaluru, between Madavara and Nelamangala. The halt is on the Bengaluru–Tumakuru line and is used by commuters from Chikkabanavara, Madavara, Nelamangala and the surrounding residential layouts. Connects to Majestic, Yeshwantpur, Peenya, Nagasandra and Nelamangala.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Chikkabanavara Railway Station — adjacent
- Tumakuru Road (NH 48) — adjacent
- Chikkabanavara Lake — 1 km
- Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences — 1.5 km
- Madavara Metro Station — 4 km
- Nelamangala — 8 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route 253 SBS-HSG
What is the route of BMTC bus 253 SBS-HSG? ▼
BMTC route 253 SBS-HSG runs from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Hesaraghatta, covering 40 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route 253 SBS-HSG have? ▼
BMTC bus 253 SBS-HSG stops at 40 stops between its origin and destination (Hesaraghatta).
Is there a daily or monthly pass for BMTC bus 253 SBS-HSG? ▼
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 253 SBS-HSG? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route 253 SBS-HSG departs at 10:55 AM and the last bus departs at 2:15 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route 253 SBS-HSG? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 253 SBS-HSG are: 10:55 14:15 See the full schedule table above.
How many buses run on BMTC route 253 SBS-HSG per day? ▼
BMTC route 253 SBS-HSG operates approximately 2 scheduled trips per day between Shivajinagara Bus Station and Hesaraghatta.