BMTC Bus Timings & Stops
Route 278-E — Key Facts
Updated 3 Nov 2026- Route number
- 278-E
- Origin
- Shivajinagara Bus Station
- Destination
- Nagashetty halli
- Total stops
- 15
- Daily pass
- ₹95
- Monthly pass
- ₹1,400
- Trips per day
- 15
- Service type
- Ordinary Bus
- First bus
- 7:00 AM
- Last bus
- 9:35 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
07:00 08:20 09:30 10:15 10:35 10:50 12:35 13:55 15:40 16:20 17:25 18:20 18:40 20:05 21:35
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
15 total stops
1
Shivajinagara Bus Station
Details
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route 278-E
What is the route of BMTC bus 278-E? ▼
BMTC route 278-E runs from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Nagashetty halli, covering 15 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route 278-E have? ▼
BMTC bus 278-E stops at 15 stops between its origin and destination (Nagashetty halli).
Is there a daily or monthly pass for BMTC bus 278-E? ▼
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 278-E? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route 278-E departs at 7:00 AM and the last bus departs at 9:35 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route 278-E? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 278-E are: 07:00 08:20 09:30 10:15 10:35 10:50 12:35 13:55 15:40 16:20 17:25 18:20 18:40 20:05 21:35 See the full schedule table above.
How many buses run on BMTC route 278-E per day? ▼
BMTC route 278-E operates approximately 15 scheduled trips per day between Shivajinagara Bus Station and Nagashetty halli.