Editorial
Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line Gets Better Bus Access: New & Relocated Stops, Routes, and Timings Explained
improved bus stop placement and better coordination between BMTC and BMRCL, the Yellow Line now offers smoother last-mile connectivity making daily travel faster, easier, and far more commuter-friendly across south Bengaluru.
Bengaluru Namma Metro Yellow Line | Stops | Routes | Timings
Commuting along Bengaluru’s busy RV Road Bommasandra corridor has become easier with improved bus access to Namma Metro’s Yellow Line stations. To strengthen last-mile connectivity, several BMTC bus stops near metro stations have been newly added or repositioned.
After commuters pointed out difficulties in reaching certain metro stations by bus, Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Ltd partnered with Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation to reorganise bus stops along the route. The objective is to reduce walking distances and ensure a smoother transfer between bus and metro services.
Newly Added Bus Stops Near Metro Stations
- Biocon Hebbagodi
- Beratena Agrahara
- Singasandra
- Hongasandra
- Central Silk Board
- RV Road
Bus Stops Relocated for Easier Access
- Electronics City
- Hosa Road
- Ragigudda
Stations Where No Changes Were Required
- Jayadeva Hospital
- BTM Layout
- Bommanahalli
- Kudlu Gate
- Infosys Foundation Konappana Agrahara (within 100 metres)
Relocation not possible due to space constraints:
- Huskur Road
- Delta Electronics Bommasandra
Jayadeva Hospital Metro Station – Nearby Bus Stops
- Jayadeva Hospital BMTC Stop – 145 metres (≈ 2-minute walk)
- East End Jayanagara – 312 metres
- Jayanagar East – 324 metres
- Mico Checkpost – 421 metres
- Gurappanapalya – 424 metres
All nearby bus stops are within a 5–6 minute walking distance.
Important BMTC Routes and Service Timings
Multiple BMTC routes operate from these bus stops, providing extensive city connectivity. Key routes include 600-F (Banashankari), 201 (Srinagara), 500-A, 25-A (Kempegowda Bus Station), 368, G-4, and V-365.
Bus services begin as early as 4:36 AM. At Jayadeva Hospital, Route 500-A starts around 6:05 AM and 6:15 AM. Other routes such as 500-CA and 500-CF run throughout the day, with 15 to 30-minute intervals during peak hours.
Namma Metro Yellow Line Train Timings
Metro services on the Yellow Line operate daily between RV Road and Bommasandra from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. The first train departs RV Road at 6:30 AM, while the last train from Bommasandra leaves at 10:42 PM.
During peak hours, trains run every 12–15 minutes, while off-peak intervals range from 15–25 minutes. Since timings may vary slightly by station, commuters are advised to check station displays or the official Namma Metro app for real-time updates.
with newly added and relocated bus stops, the Yellow Line now offers better last-mile connectivity, making daily travel across south Bengaluru smoother and more commuter-friendly.
