BMTC Bus Timings & Stops
Route 288-A — Key Facts
Updated 6 Nov 2026- Route number
- 288-A
- Origin
- Shivajinagara Bus Station
- Destination
- Kodigehalli
- Total stops
- 23
- Total distance
- 14.8 km (approx.)
- Total travel time
- 35 min to 1 hr 10 min
- Daily pass
- ₹95
- Monthly pass
- ₹1,400
- Trips per day
- 24
- Service type
- Ordinary Bus
- First bus
- 5:50 AM
- Last bus
- 10:00 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
05:50 06:20 07:35 08:10 09:05 09:25 09:50 10:15 11:00 11:50 13:40 14:05 15:00 15:40 16:00 16:25 16:50 18:05 18:45 19:55 21:20 21:25 21:40 22:00
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
23 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
🚇 Details
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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
🚇 Details
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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
12
RTnagara Police Station
Details
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RT Nagar Police Station bus stop is in RT Nagar, north-east Bengaluru, near the RT Nagar Police Station, RT Nagar Main Road and CBI Road. Connects to Majestic, Shivajinagar, Hebbal, Yelahanka and Cantonment.
📍 Nearby
- RT Nagar Police Station — adjacent
- RT Nagar Main Road — adjacent
- CBI Road — 500 m
- Hebbal Flyover — 2 km
- Cantonment Railway Station — 3 km
22
Maruthinagara
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Maruthinagara bus stop is in Maruthi Nagar, east Bengaluru, near HAL, Kodihalli and Old Airport Road. Connects to Majestic, Shivajinagar, KR Market and Whitefield.
📍 Nearby
- Maruthi Nagar — adjacent
- HAL — 1 km
- Kodihalli — 1 km
- Old Airport Road — 1.2 km
- Indiranagar Metro Station — 2.5 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route 288-A
What is the route of BMTC bus 288-A? ▼
BMTC route 288-A runs from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Kodigehalli, covering 23 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route 288-A have? ▼
BMTC bus 288-A stops at 23 stops between its origin and destination (Kodigehalli).
Is there a daily or monthly pass for BMTC bus 288-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 288-A take from Shivajinagara Bus Station to Kodigehalli? ▼
BMTC route 288-A covers approximately 14.8 km between Shivajinagara Bus Station and Kodigehalli, with a typical travel time of about 35 min to 1 hr 10 min depending on traffic.
What are the first and last bus timings for BMTC route 288-A? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route 288-A departs at 5:50 AM and the last bus departs at 10:00 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route 288-A? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus 288-A are: 05:50 06:20 07:35 08:10 09:05 09:25 09:50 10:15 11:00 11:50 13:40 14:05 15:00 15:40 16:00 16:25 16:50 18:05 18:45 19:55 21:20 21:25 21:40 22:00 See the full schedule table above.