BMTC Route KIA-5D — Kempegowda International Airport to Art of Living (Kanakapura Road)
Kempegowda International Airport to Art of Living (Kanakapura Road)
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Route KIA-5D — Key Facts
Updated 4 Nov 2026- Route number
- KIA-5D
- Origin
- Kempegowda International Airport
- Destination
- Art of Living (Kanakapura Road)
- Total stops
- 55
- Total distance
- 61.0 km (approx.)
- Total travel time
- 2 hr 20 min
- Trips per day
- 16
- Service type
- Vayu Vajra (Airport)
- First bus
- 1:20 AM
- Last bus
- 8:10 PM
schedule Schedule & Timings ▼
01:20 02:30 03:30 04:20 05:10 06:10 07:10 08:10 14:15 15:00 16:00 17:00 17:45 18:25 19:10 20:10
Stop-by-Stop Sequence
55 total stops
1
Kempegowda International Airport
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Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) bus stop serves Bengaluru's international airport at Devanahalli, about 35 km north of central Bengaluru on NH 44 — India's third-busiest airport by passenger traffic, with Terminal 1 handling domestic and some international flights and Terminal 2, opened in 2022, handling international departures and arrivals. The airport is the terminus of the BMTC Vayu Vajra (KIA-series) airport buses, which run from Majestic, Shivajinagar, Shanthinagar, Electronic City, Whitefield, Hebbal, Yelahanka, Banashankari and other city points, along with KSRTC FlyBus services, airport taxis and app-based cabs. The stop is the alighting and boarding point for air travellers, airport staff and meeters-and-greeters, and is the single most searched transit destination in Karnataka.
📍 Nearby
- Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 1 — adjacent
- Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 — 2 km
- KIA Cargo Village — 3 km
- KIA Back Gate — 2 km
- Devanahalli — 12 km
- Yelahanka — 15 km
- Hebbal — 25 km
- Majestic (Kempegowda Bus Station) — 35 km
19
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
20
Palace Ground
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Palace Ground bus stop is on Jayamahal Road in north-central Bengaluru, at the Palace Grounds event venue near Jayamahal Palace, Mekhri Circle and Bangalore Turf Club. Major venue for exhibitions, concerts and public events. Connects to Majestic, Shivajinagar, Hebbal and Yelahanka.
📍 Nearby
- Palace Grounds — adjacent
- Jayamahal Palace — 500 m
- Bangalore Turf Club — 1 km
- Mekhri Circle — 1.5 km
- Cantonment Railway Station — 2 km
23
Raj Bhavan
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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
24
MG Statue (Chinnaswamy Stadium)
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MG Statue (Chinnaswamy Stadium) bus stop is on MG Road near the Chinnaswamy Stadium, MG Statue and Cubbon Park in central Bengaluru. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar and Whitefield.
📍 Nearby
- Chinnaswamy Stadium — 200 m
- MG Statue — adjacent
- Cubbon Park — 300 m
- Cubbon Park Metro Station — 400 m
- MG Road Metro Station — 1 km
27
Richmond Circle
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Richmond Circle bus stop is at the Richmond Circle junction on Richmond Road in central Bengaluru, near Richmond Town, Langford Town and Double Road. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Koramangala and Jayanagar.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Richmond Circle — adjacent
- Richmond Town — 500 m
- Langford Town — 600 m
- St Martha's Hospital — 400 m
- Shanthinagar BMTC TTMC — 1.2 km
28
KH Road
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KH Road (Kengal Hanumanthaiah Road, also called Double Road) bus stop is on the Richmond Circle–Shanthinagar stretch in central Bengaluru, near Lalbagh Main Gate and Shanthinagar TTMC. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Jayanagar and Koramangala.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Shanthinagar BMTC TTMC — 500 m
- Lalbagh Main Gate — 800 m
- Richmond Circle — 1 km
- Lalbagh Metro Station — 1.2 km
- St Martha's Hospital — 900 m
29
Shanthinagara Bus Station
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Shanthinagar Bus Station (also called Shanthinagar BMTC TTMC) is a major BMTC bus terminus in central-south Bengaluru, located on Kengal Hanumanthaiah (KH) Road near the Wilson Garden and Langford Town areas. It is a key interchange for BMTC routes connecting Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Koramangala, BTM Layout, Richmond Town and the Outer Ring Road corridor, and is one of the busiest TTMCs in the city for Vayu Vajra airport services — KIA-7 and KIA-9 depart from here. There is no metro station at Shanthinagar itself — the nearest operational station is Sir M Visvesvaraya (Central College) on the Purple Line, about 1.5 km away. The surrounding Shanthinagar, Wilson Garden and Langford Town areas are dense residential and commercial neighbourhoods with hospitals, hotels and traditional eateries.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Shanthinagar BMTC TTMC — major bus terminus with platforms for south and east Bengaluru routes — adjacent
- Kengal Hanumanthaiah (KH) Road — arterial road connecting Richmond Circle to Wilson Garden — adjacent
- Vayu Vajra Airport Bus Stop — KIA-7 and KIA-9 services depart from TTMC forecourt — adjacent
- Wilson Garden — dense residential locality with hospitals and small eateries — 700 m
- Langford Town — heritage residential locality with colonial bungalows — 1 km
- Richmond Circle — major junction connecting to Richmond Road and Double Road — 1.2 km
- Richmond Town — residential and commercial locality with schools and churches — 1 km
- St Joseph's College — historic college campus on Langford Road — 1.2 km
- Lalbagh Botanical Garden West Gate — 240-acre heritage botanical garden — 2 km
- MG Road Metro Station — Purple Line, nearest operational metro — 2 km
- KR Market — city's largest flower, vegetable and fruit market — 2 km
- Koramangala — startup and nightlife hub, connects via Double Road — 4 km
30
Lalbagh Hopcoms
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Lalbagh Hopcoms bus stop is near the HOPCOMS outlet on Lalbagh Road in Mavalli, south Bengaluru, close to Lalbagh West Gate and Lalbagh metro station. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar and Wilson Garden.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Lalbagh Hopcoms outlet — adjacent
- Lalbagh West Gate — 400 m
- Lalbagh Metro Station — 400 m
- Mavalli — 500 m
- Wilson Garden — 1 km
32
Siddapura Ashoka Pillar
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Siddapura Ashoka Pillar bus stop is at the Ashoka Pillar junction in Jayanagar 1st Block, south Bengaluru, near Siddapura and Jayanagar 4th Block. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Banashankari and JP Nagar.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Ashoka Pillar — adjacent
- Jayanagar 1st Block — 300 m
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 1 km
- Jayanagar Metro Station — 1 km
- South End Circle — 1.2 km
35
Jayanagara Bus Station
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Jayanagar Bus Station (also called Jayanagar TTMC or Jayanagar 4th Block Bus Stand) is a major BMTC bus terminus in south Bengaluru, located on 30th Cross Road at Jayanagar 4th Block, adjacent to the Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex. It is a key interchange for BMTC routes connecting Majestic, KR Market, Shivajinagar, Banashankari, JP Nagar, BTM Layout, Bannerghatta Road and Electronic City, and is one of the busiest TTMCs in south Bengaluru for daily commuters and shoppers. The Jayanagar metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra) is about 700 m away, and South End Circle metro station is about 1 km away. The surrounding Jayanagar 3rd and 4th Block areas are among Bengaluru's oldest planned neighbourhoods, known for tree-lined avenues, Cool Joint, the 4th Block Shopping Complex and a dense cluster of cafes, bookstores and traditional eateries.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — major retail and street shopping hub — adjacent
- Jayanagar 4th Block Bus Stand — BMTC terminus with platforms for south Bengaluru routes — adjacent
- Jayanagar Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), 700 m walk — 700 m
- South End Circle Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Majestic — 1 km
- Cool Joint, Jayanagar — iconic Bengaluru juice and ice cream centre — 300 m
- Jayanagar 3rd Block — dense residential and commercial neighbourhood with cafes — 500 m
- Jayanagar BDA Complex — shopping and food court complex — 800 m
- Jayanagar 4th T Block — residential locality with parks, schools and temples — 1.5 km
- RV Road Metro Station — Green Line and Yellow Line interchange — 1 km
- Tilak Nagar — residential locality with markets and small eateries — 1 km
- Wilson Garden — residential locality with hospitals and small eateries — 2 km
- Bull Temple, Basavanagudi — 16th-century Nandi temple, heritage landmark — 2.5 km
36
Jayanagara Telephone Exchange
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Jayanagar Telephone Exchange bus stop is in Jayanagar 4th Block, south Bengaluru, near the BSNL telephone exchange, Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex and Jayanagar metro station. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Jayanagar, Banashankari and JP Nagar.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Jayanagar Telephone Exchange (BSNL) — adjacent
- Jayanagar 4th Block Shopping Complex — 500 m
- Jayanagar Metro Station — 500 m
- Cool Joint, Jayanagar — 700 m
- South End Circle — 1 km
43
Konanakunte Cross
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Konanakunte Cross bus stop is at the junction of Kanakapura Road and Konanakunte Cross Road in south Bengaluru, near Konanakunte Cross metro station, Vasanthapura and JP Nagar. Connects to Majestic, KR Market, Banashankari and JP Nagar.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Konanakunte Cross junction — adjacent
- Konanakunte Cross Metro Station — 300 m
- Vasanthapura — 1 km
- Konanakunte Market — 500 m
- Kanakapura Road — adjacent
44
Konanakunte Cross Metro Station
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The Konanakunte Cross Metro Station bus stop sits directly outside Konanakunte Cross metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), at the junction of Kanakapura Road and Konanakunte Cross Road in south Bengaluru. It connects BMTC buses from JP Nagar, Bannerghatta Road, Kanakapura Road, Thalaghattapura and Vasanthapura to the Green Line, and is a key interchange for commuters heading towards Lalbagh, Majestic and Yeshwantpur. The surrounding Konanakunte and Amrutahalli areas are dense residential localities with local markets, temples and schools, and the stop is close to the Iskcon Temple on Kanakapura Road and the Konanakunte Government Hospital.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Konanakunte Cross Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly at this stop — adjacent
- Kanakapura Road — major arterial road towards Bannerghatta and Kanakapura — adjacent
- Konanakunte Cross — busy junction with shops, banks and eateries — adjacent
- Iskcon Temple, Rajajinagar (via metro) — hilltop Krishna temple and cultural complex — 18 km
- ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Kanakapura Road — temple complex with cultural centre — 2 km
- Konanakunte Government Hospital — government general hospital serving south Bengaluru — 500 m
- Amrutahalli — residential locality with local markets and schools — 1 km
- Vasanthapura — residential locality and BMTC interchange — 1.5 km
- Konanakunte Market — local market for vegetables, flowers and household goods — 400 m
- Bannerghatta Road — arterial road towards Bannerghatta National Park — 3 km
- JP Nagar 6th Phase — residential locality with cafes and shopping — 2 km
- Thalaghattapura — residential suburb and BMTC stop towards Kanakapura — 3 km
47
Doddakallasandra Metro Station
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The Doddakallasandra Metro Station bus stop sits directly outside Doddakallasandra metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), on Kanakapura Road in south Bengaluru. It connects BMTC buses from Konanakunte, Vasanthapura, Thalaghattapura, Kumaraswamy Layout and JP Nagar to the Green Line, and is a useful stop for commuters heading towards Lalbagh, Majestic and Yeshwantpur. The surrounding Doddakallasandra and Vasanthapura areas are dense residential localities with local markets, temples and schools, and the stop is close to the ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple on Kanakapura Road and Doddakallasandra Lake.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Doddakallasandra Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly at this stop — adjacent
- Kanakapura Road — major arterial road towards Bannerghatta and Kanakapura — adjacent
- Doddakallasandra Lake — small lake with walking track and morning walkers — 700 m
- ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Kanakapura Road — hilltop temple complex with cultural centre — 2 km
- Vasanthapura — residential locality with markets, schools and temples — 1 km
- Vasanthapura Main Road — local commercial street with shops and eateries — 800 m
- Konanakunte Cross Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Majestic — 1.5 km
- Thalaghattapura Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Silk Institute — 1.5 km
- Doddakallasandra Market — local market for vegetables, flowers and household goods — 500 m
- Kumaraswamy Layout — residential locality with BDA complex and eateries — 3 km
- JP Nagar 7th Phase — residential locality with cafes and shopping — 2.5 km
- Art of Living International Center — spiritual and yoga retreat, Udayapura — 8 km
49
Vajarahalli Metro Station
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The Vajarahalli Metro Station bus stop sits directly outside Vajarahalli metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), on Kanakapura Road in south Bengaluru. It connects BMTC buses from Thalaghattapura, Doddakallasandra, Konanakunte, Vasanthapura and JP Nagar to the Green Line, and is a useful stop for commuters heading towards Lalbagh, Majestic and Yeshwantpur. The surrounding Vajarahalli and Thalaghattapura areas are residential localities with local markets, temples and schools, and the stop is close to the ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple on Kanakapura Road and the NICE Road junction towards Bannerghatta.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Vajarahalli Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly at this stop — adjacent
- Kanakapura Road — major arterial road towards Bannerghatta and Kanakapura — adjacent
- Vajarahalli Lake — small lake with walking track and morning walkers — 600 m
- ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Kanakapura Road — hilltop temple complex with cultural centre — 3 km
- Thalaghattapura Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Silk Institute — 1.2 km
- Doddakallasandra Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Majestic — 1.5 km
- Thalaghattapura Market — local market for vegetables, flowers and household goods — 1 km
- Vajarahalli Government School — government school serving the locality — 500 m
- NICE Road Junction — connects to Bannerghatta Road and Electronic City — 3 km
- Kumaraswamy Layout — residential locality with BDA complex and eateries — 4 km
- JP Nagar 7th Phase — residential locality with cafes and shopping — 3.5 km
- Art of Living International Center — spiritual and yoga retreat, Udayapura — 6 km
50
Thalaghattapura Metro Station
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The Thalaghattapura Metro Station bus stop sits directly outside Thalaghattapura metro station on the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), on Kanakapura Road in south Bengaluru. It connects BMTC buses from Vajarahalli, Doddakallasandra, Konanakunte, Vasanthapura and Art of Living to the Green Line, and is a useful stop for commuters heading towards Lalbagh, Majestic and Yeshwantpur. The surrounding Thalaghattapura and Vajarahalli areas are residential localities with local markets, temples and schools, and the stop is the closest metro connection for the Art of Living International Center at Udayapura.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Thalaghattapura Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), directly at this stop — adjacent
- Kanakapura Road — major arterial road towards Bannerghatta and Kanakapura — adjacent
- Thalaghattapura Market — local market for vegetables, flowers and household goods — 400 m
- Vajarahalli Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Majestic — 1.2 km
- Silk Institute Metro Station — Green Line terminus, next station towards Kanakapura — 2 km
- Art of Living International Center — spiritual and yoga retreat, Udayapura — 4 km
- ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Kanakapura Road — hilltop temple complex with cultural centre — 4 km
- Vajarahalli Lake — small lake with walking track and morning walkers — 1.5 km
- NICE Road Junction — connects to Bannerghatta Road and Electronic City — 2 km
- Thalaghattapura Government School — government school serving the locality — 500 m
- Kumaraswamy Layout — residential locality with BDA complex and eateries — 5 km
- JP Nagar 7th Phase — residential locality with cafes and shopping — 4.5 km
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Silk Institute Metro Station
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The Silk Institute Metro Station bus stop sits directly outside Silk Institute metro station, the southern terminus of the Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra), on Kanakapura Road in south Bengaluru. As the terminal station, it acts as a major park-and-ride and BMTC feeder hub for commuters from Thalaghattapura, Vajarahalli, Doddakallasandra, Udayapura, Kaggalipura and the Art of Living campus. The stop is a key interchange for travellers heading towards Lalbagh, Majestic and Yeshwantpur via the Green Line, and for onward buses towards Kanakapura, Bannerghatta and NICE Road.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Silk Institute Metro Station — Green Line (Silk Institute–Nagasandra) southern terminus, directly at this stop — adjacent
- Kanakapura Road — major arterial road towards Kanakapura and Malavalli — adjacent
- Silk Institute (Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation) — silk weaving and training campus — 400 m
- Thalaghattapura Metro Station — Green Line, next station towards Majestic — 2 km
- Art of Living International Center — spiritual and yoga retreat, Udayapura — 3 km
- NICE Road Junction — connects to Bannerghatta Road and Electronic City — 2.5 km
- Kaggalipura — residential village on Kanakapura Road — 5 km
- Udayapura Cross — junction towards Art of Living and Bannerghatta — 2 km
- Vajarahalli Lake — small lake with walking track and morning walkers — 3 km
- Thalaghattapura Market — local market for vegetables, flowers and household goods — 2 km
- Bannerghatta National Park — national park, zoo and butterfly park — 10 km
- JP Nagar 7th Phase — residential locality with cafes and shopping — 6 km
55
Art of Living (Kanakapura Road)
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Art of Living (Kanakapura Road) bus stop is at the Art of Living International Center at Udayapura, on Kanakapura Road (NH 209) about 25 km south of central Bengaluru. The ashram is the international headquarters of the Art of Living Foundation and a major visitor destination. Connects to Banashankari, Konanakunte, Thalaghattapura and Kanakapura.
🚌 Other buses at this stop:
📍 Nearby
- Art of Living International Center, Udayapura — adjacent
- Kanakapura Road (NH 209) — adjacent
- NICE Road Junction — 3 km
- Thalaghattapura Metro Station — 4 km
- Vajarahalli Metro Station — 4 km
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about BMTC route KIA-5D
What is the route of BMTC bus KIA-5D? ▼
BMTC route KIA-5D runs from Kempegowda International Airport to Art of Living (Kanakapura Road), covering 55 stops in Bengaluru. Full stop-by-stop sequence is listed above.
How many stops does BMTC route KIA-5D have? ▼
BMTC bus KIA-5D stops at 55 stops between its origin and destination (Art of Living (Kanakapura Road)).
How long does BMTC bus KIA-5D take from Kempegowda International Airport to Art of Living (Kanakapura Road)? ▼
BMTC route KIA-5D covers approximately 61.0 km between Kempegowda International Airport and Art of Living (Kanakapura Road), with a typical travel time of about 2 hr 20 min depending on traffic.
What are the first and last bus timings for BMTC route KIA-5D? ▼
The first BMTC bus on route KIA-5D departs at 1:20 AM and the last bus departs at 8:10 PM.
What are the bus timings for BMTC route KIA-5D? ▼
The scheduled timings for BMTC bus KIA-5D are: 01:20 02:30 03:30 04:20 05:10 06:10 07:10 08:10 14:15 15:00 16:00 17:00 17:45 18:25 19:10 20:10 See the full schedule table above.
How many buses run on BMTC route KIA-5D per day? ▼
BMTC route KIA-5D operates approximately 16 scheduled trips per day between Kempegowda International Airport and Art of Living (Kanakapura Road).
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