BMTC Bus Timings & Stops
Route 290-A — Key Facts
Updated 5 Nov 2026- Route number
- 290-A
- Origin
- Shivajinagara Bus Station
- Destination
- Rachenahalli
- Total stops
- 26
- Total distance
- 11.0 km (approx.)
- Total travel time
- 45 min
- Daily pass
- ₹95
- Monthly pass
- ₹1,400
- Trips per day
- 10
- Service type
- Ordinary Bus
- First bus
- 7:25 AM
- Last bus
- 6:40 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
07:25 09:05 09:20 10:05 11:10 11:15 11:35 12:45 13:05 14:35 14:40 16:15 16:30 17:05 18:40
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
26 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
6
Coles Park
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Coles Park bus stop is in Frazer Town / Pulikeshi Nagar, central-east Bengaluru, near Coles Park ground, Mosque Road and Frazer Town. Connects to Majestic, Shivajinagar, KR Market and Cantonment.
📍 Nearby
- Coles Park ground — adjacent
- Mosque Road, Frazer Town — 400 m
- Frazer Town — 500 m
- Cantonment Railway Station — 1.5 km
- Pulikeshi Nagar — 600 m
19
Nagawara Junction
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Nagavara Junction bus stop is at the Nagawara junction on the Outer Ring Road in north-east Bengaluru, at the main entrance to Manyata Tech Park and near Nagawara Lake, Hennur Cross and Kalyan Nagar. It is a major BMTC interchange for the ORR tech corridor, serving commuters to Manyata Tech Park, Hebbal, KR Puram and the airport road. Connects to Majestic, Shivajinagar, Hebbal, Yelahanka, KR Puram and Whitefield.
📍 Nearby
- Nagavara Junction — adjacent
- Manyata Tech Park (entrance) — 500 m
- Outer Ring Road — adjacent
- Nagawara Lake — 800 m
- Elements Mall — 1 km
- Hennur Cross — 2 km
- Kalyan Nagar — 3.5 km
- Hebbal Flyover — 3 km
24
Thanisandra
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Thanisandra bus stop is in Thanisandra, north-east Bengaluru, on Thanisandra Main Road near Manyata Tech Park, Hennur and Nagawara. Thanisandra is a fast-growing residential locality with apartment clusters, international schools and easy access to the Manyata Tech Park and Outer Ring Road tech corridor. Connects to Majestic, Shivajinagar, Hebbal, Yelahanka and KR Puram.
📍 Nearby
- Thanisandra — adjacent
- Thanisandra Main Road — adjacent
- Manyata Tech Park — 2 km
- Nagavara Junction — 2.5 km
- Hennur Cross — 2 km
- Outer Ring Road — 3 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route 290-A
What is the route of BMTC bus 290-A? ▼
BMTC route 290-A runs from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Rachenahalli, covering 26 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route 290-A have? ▼
BMTC bus 290-A stops at 26 stops between its origin and destination (Rachenahalli).
Is there a daily or monthly pass for BMTC bus 290-A? ▼
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 290-A take from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Rachenahalli? ▼
BMTC route 290-A covers approximately 11.0 km between Shivajinagara Bus Station and Rachenahalli, with a typical travel time of about 45 min depending on traffic.
What are the first and last bus timings for BMTC route 290-A? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route 290-A departs at 7:25 AM and the last bus departs at 6:40 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route 290-A? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 290-A are: 07:25 09:05 09:20 10:05 11:10 11:15 11:35 12:45 13:05 14:35 14:40 16:15 16:30 17:05 18:40 See the full schedule table above.