BMTC Bus Timings & Stops
Route 79-B — Key Facts
Updated 16 Oct 2026- Route number
- 79-B
- Origin
- Shivajinagara Bus Station
- Destination
- Bandi Reddy Circle
- Total stops
- 12
- Daily pass
- ₹95
- Monthly pass
- ₹1,400
- Trips per day
- 1
- Service type
- Ordinary Bus
- First bus
- 6:15 PM
- Last bus
- 6:15 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
18:15
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
12 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
Raj Bhavan
🚇 Details
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Raj Bhavan bus stop is on Raj Bhavan Road in central Bengaluru, near the Karnataka Governor's residence, Vidhana Soudha, Karnataka High Court and Cubbon Park. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar and MG Road.
📍 Nearby
- Raj Bhavan (Karnataka Governor's residence) — adjacent
- Vidhana Soudha — 500 m
- Karnataka High Court — 400 m
- Vidhana Soudha Metro Station — 700 m
- Cubbon Park — 800 m
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route 79-B
What is the route of BMTC bus 79-B? ▼
BMTC route 79-B runs from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Bandi Reddy Circle, covering 12 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route 79-B have? ▼
BMTC bus 79-B stops at 12 stops between its origin and destination (Bandi Reddy Circle).
Is there a daily or monthly pass for BMTC bus 79-B? ▼
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 79-B? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route 79-B departs at 6:15 PM and the last bus departs at 6:15 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route 79-B? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 79-B are: 18:15 See the full schedule table above.
How many buses run on BMTC route 79-B per day? ▼
BMTC route 79-B operates approximately 1 scheduled trips per day between Shivajinagara Bus Station and Bandi Reddy Circle.