BMTC Bus Timings & Stops
Route 242-B SBS-TVK — Key Facts
Updated 18 Oct 2026- Route number
- 242-B SBS-TVK
- Origin
- Shivajinagara Bus Station
- Destination
- Tavarekere
- Total stops
- 40
- Daily pass
- ₹95
- Monthly pass
- ₹1,400
- Trips per day
- 1
- Service type
- Ordinary Bus
- First bus
- 9:20 AM
- Last bus
- 9:20 AM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
09:20
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
2
Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court
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Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court bus stop is on Ambedkar Veedhi (Dr Ambedkar Road) in central Bengaluru, between Vidhana Soudha (Karnataka's state legislature) and the High Court of Karnataka, near Cubbon Park. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar and MG Road.
📍 Nearby
- Vidhana Soudha — adjacent
- Karnataka High Court — 200 m
- Vidhana Soudha Metro Station (Purple Line) — 300 m
- Cubbon Park — 400 m
- MG Road Metro Station — 1.5 km
4
Cauvery Bhavana
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Cauvery Bhavana bus stop is on KG Road (Kempegowda Road) in central Bengaluru, near Cauvery Bhavana, Majestic and KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Rajajinagar and Yeshwantpur.
📍 Nearby
- Cauvery Bhavana — adjacent
- KG Road (Kempegowda Road) — adjacent
- Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station) — 800 m
- KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station — 1 km
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station — 800 m
5
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
8
Magadi Road 1st Cross
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Magadi Road 1st Cross bus stop is on Magadi Road in west Bengaluru, near Magadi Road metro station, Binnypet and Vijayanagar. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Vijayanagar and Nagarabhavi.
📍 Nearby
- Magadi Road 1st Cross — adjacent
- Magadi Road Metro Station — 500 m
- Binnypet — 800 m
- Vijayanagar TTMC — 2 km
- BBMP Head Office — 2 km
10
Magadi Road 10th Cross
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Magadi Road 10th Cross bus stop is on Magadi Road in west Bengaluru, near Magadi Road metro station, Vijayanagar and Binnypet. Connects to Majestic, KR Market and Vijayanagar.
📍 Nearby
- Magadi Road 10th Cross — adjacent
- Magadi Road Metro Station — 700 m
- Vijayanagar TTMC — 1.5 km
- Binnypet — 1.2 km
- BBMP Head Office — 2.5 km
11
Magadi Road Metro Station
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The Magadi Road Metro Station bus stop sits directly outside Magadi Road metro station on the Purple Line (Kengeri–Whitefield), on Magadi Road at the junction with Chord Road in west Bengaluru. It connects BMTC buses from Vijayanagar, Rajajinagar, Kamakshipalya and Nagarabhavi to the Purple Line, and is a useful stop for commuters heading towards Majestic, KR Market and Whitefield. The nearby areas of Rajajinagar and Vijayanagar are dense residential neighbourhoods with busy commercial streets and markets.
📍 Nearby
- Magadi Road Metro Station — Purple Line (Kengeri–Whitefield), directly at this stop — adjacent
- Vijayanagar Metro Station — Purple Line, next station towards Majestic — 1.2 km
- Chord Road — arterial road connecting Rajajinagar and Vijayanagar — adjacent
- Rajajinagar 1st Block — residential and commercial neighbourhood with markets — 1 km
- Iskcon Temple, Rajajinagar — famous hilltop Krishna temple and cultural complex — 2 km
- Orion Mall, Rajajinagar — major mall with retail, multiplex and food court — 2.5 km
- Navrang Cinema and Rajajinagar shopping street — local retail and eateries — 1.5 km
- Vijayanagar TTMC — BMTC bus terminus and interchange for west Bengaluru — 1.5 km
- BBMP Head Office — Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike headquarters — 2 km
- Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station) — city's main BMTC terminus and metro interchange — 4 km
- KR Market — city's largest flower, vegetable and fruit market — 3 km
- KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station — main city railway station — 4 km
13
Magadi Road TollGate
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Magadi Road TollGate bus stop is on Magadi Road in west Bengaluru, near Magadi Road metro station, Binny Mills and the Magadi Road–Outer Ring Road junction. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Vijayanagar and Nagarabhavi.
📍 Nearby
- Magadi Road TollGate — adjacent
- Magadi Road Metro Station — 300 m
- Binny Mills — 500 m
- Vijayanagar TTMC — 2.5 km
- BBMP Head Office — 2 km
40
Tavarekere
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Tavarekere bus stop is in Tavarekere, south-east Bengaluru, near Dairy Circle, Wilson Garden and Koramangala, on the Hosur Road side. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Electronic City and Bannerghatta Road.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Tavarekere — adjacent
- Dairy Circle — 800 m
- Wilson Garden — 1 km
- Forum Mall, Koramangala — 1.5 km
- NIMHANS Hospital — 1.2 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route 242-B SBS-TVK
What is the route of BMTC bus 242-B SBS-TVK? ▼
BMTC route 242-B SBS-TVK runs from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Tavarekere, covering 40 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route 242-B SBS-TVK have? ▼
BMTC bus 242-B SBS-TVK stops at 40 stops between its origin and destination (Tavarekere).
Is there a daily or monthly pass for BMTC bus 242-B SBS-TVK? ▼
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 242-B SBS-TVK? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route 242-B SBS-TVK departs at 9:20 AM and the last bus departs at 9:20 AM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route 242-B SBS-TVK? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 242-B SBS-TVK are: 09:20 See the full schedule table above.
How many buses run on BMTC route 242-B SBS-TVK per day? ▼
BMTC route 242-B SBS-TVK operates approximately 1 scheduled trips per day between Shivajinagara Bus Station and Tavarekere.