Electronic City Bus Numbers: Your Complete Route Guide
Public buses are one of the most affordable and eco-friendly ways to travel to and from Electronic City, Bangalore's major IT hub. Each bus is identified by a route number, and knowing these numbers helps you pick the right ride. This guide lists all the key BMTC bus numbers serving Electronic City, explains their routes and schedules, and shares tips to make your journey smooth.
Plain Numbers (e.g., 346, 500): Standard non-AC buses.
'V' Prefix (e.g., V356C): Volvo AC buses offering a more comfortable ride.
'AC' Prefix (e.g., AC3): Air-conditioned city buses, usually non-Volvo.
'G' Prefix (e.g., G-3A): Special routes, often linking key city centres directly.
'NICE' Series (e.g., NICE-4): Buses using the NICE Road corridor for faster travel.
Why Ride It? Great for a cool, fast trip along Hosur Road.
V356C / V356Q / V362E: Link the Kempegowda Bus Station (KBS) or Shivajinagar directly to the Wipro Gate.
V375A: Extends the V375 route to the Infosys campus for office-goers.
Frequency: Around every 30–40 minutes. Ideal for those who prefer a smooth, plush ride.
Stops: 36 stops including Chinnaswamy Stadium, MG Road Metro, Brigade Road, Koramangala, and Infosys Gate.
Operating Hours: First bus at 07:15, last at 09:30 daily.
Trip Duration: Approximately 58 minutes end-to-end.
NICE-4: Single departure at 08:00 AM from Vijayanagara TTMC to Wipro Gate; return trip leaves Wipro Gate at 06:00 PM.
NICE-4E: A special express service—one trip each morning (to Electronic City) and evening (to Vijayanagara).
Stops: Includes Income Tax Layout, Chandra Layout, and Hegganahalli before reaching E-City.
Trip Duration: About 69–74 minutes via the NICE Road corridor.
BMTC Website: Official route maps and PDFs under "Routes & Schedules."
Namma BMTC App: Handy for Android and iOS, with live arrivals and route planners.
Moovit & Transit Apps: Real-time trackers, live alerts, and alternative routes.
Reach Early: Especially for V-series and NICE buses—they have fewer trips.
Keep Change Ready: Most buses accept exact Change; have ₹10, ₹20 notes.
Buy a Bus Pass: Monthly and quarterly passes save up to 50% if you commute daily.
Check Live Alerts: Use apps to avoid cancelled or delayed routes.
Know Your Gate: Phase 2 passengers should target V600KA and V600KB for direct service.
V-routes are Volvo AC buses (more spacious), while AC3 is a standard non-Volvo AC city bus
Yes—plain route numbers like 346, 356, and 399 run via the Electronic City toll junction, but they're slower with more stops.
Fares range from ₹15–40 for non-AC and ₹50–70 for AC/Volvo buses, depending on distance.
Yes—BMTC accepts UPI apps like PhonePe and Google Pay on many AC/Volvo services.
With this guide, you now know all the bus numbers that serve Electronic City, their routes, schedules, and tips for a smooth trip. Keep your favourite route bookmarked and enjoy stress-free travel across Bangalore's IT corridor!