Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop — often abbreviated as DCH Bus Stop by Bengaluru residents — is a residential-end BMTC terminus in south Bengaluru’s Devarachikkanahalli locality, serving the dense residential and mixed-use zone wedged between Bilekahalli, Ayyappa Mantapa, and the southern edge of JP Nagar. The stop functions primarily as the terminal boarding point for the 364 and 366 series of BMTC routes — which fan northward toward KBS (Majestic) and KR Market (Kalasipalya) through some of Bengaluru’s most important urban landmarks — the IIM Bengaluru campus, Apollo Hospital, HSBC, Dairy Circle, and NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences). For the residents of Devarachikkanahalli and the surrounding layouts, this BMTC terminus is the daily connection to the city’s commercial, medical, and institutional heart.
Location and Address
Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop is located in the Devarachikkanahalli locality — off Bannerghatta Main Road near Bilekahalli — in south Bengaluru.
Address: Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop, Devarachikkanahalli, near Bilekahalli, Bengaluru — 560076, Karnataka
The stop is approximately 3 kilometres from Banashankari, 4 kilometres from JP Nagar, 5 kilometres from Dairy Circle, 2 kilometres from Apollo Hospital (Bannerghatta Road), 1 kilometre from IIM Bengaluru, and 18 kilometres from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic).
How to Reach Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Namma Metro — Yellow Line | Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road Metro — nearest | Auto or bus connection |
| BMTC City Bus | Routes 364B, 366-A, 364, 366, 366-B, 366-C, 364-D | Multiple routes — daily service |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day in Devarachikkanahalli | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active in south Bengaluru | 25 — 40 min from city centre |
| Private Vehicle | Bannerghatta Main Road access via Bilekahalli | Well-connected locality |
Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| BMTC Route 364B — KBS to Devarachikkanahalli | 5:45 AM | 10:05 PM | 24 stops — 17.8 km — first bus 5:45 AM |
| BMTC Route 366-A — KR Market to Devarachikkanahalli | 5:55 AM | 9:50 PM | 21 stops — first bus 5:55 AM |
| BMTC Route 364 — KBS to Devarachikkanahalli | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | Direct KBS–DCH service |
| BMTC Route 366 — KR Market to Devarachikkanahalli | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | Via NIMHANS — Dairy Circle |
| BMTC Route 366-B | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | KR Market — DCH variant |
| BMTC Route 366-C | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | Via Lalbagh — DCH |
| BMTC Route 364-D | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | KBS to Devarachikkanahalli variant |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day | Local last-mile |
Facilities at Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| BMTC Bus Stop | ✅ Available | Residential terminus for 364 and 366 series |
| Bus Shelter | ✅ Available | Covered stop at DCH locality |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Passenger benches at the stop |
| Food and Tea Stalls | ✅ Available | Vendors in Devarachikkanahalli local market |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available throughout the day |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Banks in adjacent Vijaya Bank Colony |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops in Devarachikkanahalli |
| Vijaya Bank Colony Access | ✅ Available | Nearby residential colony |
| Apollo Hospital Access | ✅ Close | Apollo Hospital (Bannerghatta Road) — 2 km |
| Commercial Zone | ✅ Active | Local market in Devarachikkanahalli |
Major BMTC Bus Routes From Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Stops |
| 364B | KBS to Devarachikkanahalli | Majestic — JP Nagar 3rd Phase — Bilekahalli — Apollo Hospital — HSBC — Vijaya Bank Colony — Devarachikkanahalli — 24 stops |
| 366-A | KR Market to Devarachikkanahalli | KR Market — Makkala Koota — Basappa Circle — Lalbagh Main Gate — Lakkasandra — NIMHANS — Dairy Circle — MICO Layout — JP Nagar 3rd Phase — Bilekahalli — Apollo Hospital — HSBC — Devarachikkanahalli — 21 stops |
| 364 | KBS to Devarachikkanahalli | Majestic — Jayanagara Bus Stand — Jayanagara 3rd Block — IIM — Apollo Hospital — Devarachikkanahalli |
| 366 | KR Market to Devarachikkanahalli | Via NIMHANS — Dairy Circle — Jalabhavan — Gurappanapalya — MICO Layout — JP Nagar — Devarachikkanahalli |
| 366-B | KR Market variant | Via Lalbagh — DCH |
| 366-C | KR Market variant | Via Wilson Garden — DCH |
| 364-D | KBS variant | Via Jayanagara — Carmel Convent — DCH |
Nearby Area
Apollo Hospital — Bannerghatta Road — One of Bengaluru’s most important and most visited healthcare institutions, Apollo Hospital on Bannerghatta Road is approximately 2 kilometres from Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop. The hospital’s critical care units, specialty clinics, and large daily footfall of patients, caregivers, and medical staff generate consistent commuter demand through this bus stop, with Routes 364B and 366-A specifically passing through the Apollo Hospital stop before terminating at DCH.
IIM Bengaluru (Indian Institute of Management) — The IIM Bengaluru campus — one of India’s premier management institutions and a defining landmark of the Bannerghatta Road corridor — is referenced as a key stop on the 364B route. The institute’s academic staff, students, and visitors from across India use the bus corridor through Devarachikkanahalli as one of their transit options.
NIMHANS — National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences — One of India’s most important psychiatric and neurological research institutions, NIMHANS is a stop on Route 366-A — approximately 4 kilometres from Devarachikkanahalli. The institute’s patients, staff, and researchers use this bus corridor daily, contributing to the significant medical-institution character of the entire Bannerghatta Road bus network.
JP Nagar — One of Bengaluru’s most popular and best-planned residential areas, JP Nagar lies approximately 4 kilometres from Devarachikkanahalli and is directly accessible via Routes 364B and 366-A. The area’s wide roads, parks, commercial zones, and family-friendly residential character make it one of south Bengaluru’s most desirable addresses.
Vijaya Bank Colony and Bilekahalli — The Vijaya Bank Colony and Bilekahalli localities immediately surrounding the bus stop are well-established residential areas in south Bengaluru — quiet, leafy neighbourhoods whose population relies almost entirely on the 364 and 366 series BMTC routes for connectivity to the city centre and to the medical and commercial facilities along the route.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the first bus at Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop? Route 364B from KBS starts at 5:45 AM and Route 366-A from KR Market starts at 5:55 AM — making these the earliest services at the DCH terminus.
Q2. Which bus connects Devarachikkanahalli to Majestic (KBS)? Route 364B and Route 364 both connect Devarachikkanahalli to KBS — covering approximately 24 to 25 stops across 17.8 kilometres.
Q3. Does Route 366-A pass through NIMHANS? Yes. Route 366-A stops at NIMHANS on Hosur Road — making it the most medically significant bus service on the DCH corridor.
Q4. How far is Apollo Hospital from Devarachikkanahalli Bus Stop? Approximately 2 kilometres — accessible via Routes 364B and 366-A, both of which stop at Apollo Hospital on Bannerghatta Road.
Q5. Which is the longest route at Devarachikkanahalli? Route 366-A — KR Market to Devarachikkanahalli — covers 21 stops including Lalbagh, NIMHANS, Dairy Circle, MICO Layout, and JP Nagar, making it the most comprehensive route at this terminus.
Q6. Is Devarachikkanahalli near BTM Layout? Devarachikkanahalli is adjacent to the BTM–JP Nagar–Bilekahalli belt — accessible via auto-rickshaw from BTM Layout in approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
Q7. What time does the last bus leave from Devarachikkanahalli? Route 364B runs until approximately 10:05 PM and Route 366-A until 9:50 PM — giving the stop an operational window of approximately 16 hours.
Q8. Is there a Metro station near Devarachikkanahalli? There is no Metro station directly at Devarachikkanahalli. Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road Metro on the Yellow Line is accessible via auto-rickshaw — the nearest Metro option for rapid transit connectivity.
