Agara Bus Stop is one of Bengaluru’s most strategically positioned BMTC stops — sitting at the critical junction of the Outer Ring Road and HSR Layout, in the heart of one of the city’s most rapidly growing residential and commercial zones. Serving as both the home base of the BMTC Depot 25 and an active commuter stop on several of the city’s busiest corridors, Agara is the daily gateway for thousands of residents travelling from HSR Layout, Sarjapur Road, and BTM Layout toward the city centre, Koramangala, and the IT corridors of Electronic City and Marathahalli.
Agara Bus Stop Location and Address
Agara Bus Stop and BMTC Depot are located on the 7th Cross Road, HSR Layout, near the Outer Ring Road junction — one of Bengaluru’s most heavily trafficked intersections.
Address: BMTC Bus Depot Agara, 7th Cross Road, HSR Layout, Bengaluru — 560102, Karnataka
The stop is approximately 10 kilometres from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), 6 kilometres from Silk Board Junction, 5 kilometres from Koramangala TTMC, and 12 kilometres from Electronic City.
How to Reach Agara Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Namma Metro — Yellow Line | Nearest Metro station on Yellow Line corridor | 10 — 15 minutes from BTM Layout |
| BMTC City Bus | Routes G-2, 340, 340-A, 340-F, 500-A, V-500A, KIA-8 | Multiple routes daily |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available at and around the depot on ORR | Throughout the day |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber — active on Outer Ring Road | 15 — 30 minutes from city centre |
| Two-Wheeler or Private Vehicle | Direct ORR access — well-connected | Convenient road access |
Agara Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Frequency |
| BMTC Regular City Buses | 5:30 AM | 11:00 PM | Every 15 — 30 minutes |
| BMTC Volvo — Vajra AC | 6:00 AM | 10:30 PM | V-500A and Vajra services |
| BMTC Vayu Vajra — Airport | 3:06 AM | 4:52 AM (last) | KIA-8 and KIA-8C series |
| G-2 — Green Route Big 10 | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Every 10 minutes peak hours |
| 500 Series — ORR Circular | 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Frequent circular services |
| Auto-Rickshaw Availability | 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Throughout the day |
Note: BMTC timings are subject to periodic revision. Confirm current schedules on the Namma BMTC app or at the depot for accurate departure times.
Facilities at Agara Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| BMTC Depot — Depot 25 | ✅ Available | Full operational depot with maintenance |
| Covered Bus Shelter | ✅ Available | Covered waiting area at stop |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Benches for waiting passengers |
| Food Stalls | ✅ Available | Tea stalls and snack vendors near the depot |
| Washrooms | ✅ Available | At the BMTC depot premises |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available on ORR adjacent to the stop |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Multiple banks on Outer Ring Road |
| Medical and Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops in HSR Layout vicinity |
| Mobile Network | ✅ Excellent | All operators active on ORR corridor |
| App-Based Cab Pick-up | ✅ Available | Designated pickup zones on ORR |
Major Bus Routes From Agara Bus Stop
| Route | Service Type | Route Details | Key Destinations |
| G-2 (Green Route) | Big 10 Regular | ORR circular — HSR Layout — various | Koramangala — KR Market — HSR Layout |
| 340 | Regular | Agara to city zones | Via ORR — connecting city areas |
| 340-A | Regular | Agara variants | Multiple ORR corridor stops |
| 500-A | Regular — ORR | ORR to various city zones | Circular ORR service |
| V-500A | Vajra AC — ORR | AC Volvo on ORR | Silk Board — KR Market — Majestic |
| 501G | Regular | Agara — Sarjapur Road circular | Circular route through Agara |
| 293BC | Regular | Agara area connection | Local HSR Layout routes |
| 355D | Regular | Various | ORR — zone connectivity |
| 411D | Regular | Various | Agara to eastern Bengaluru |
| KIA-8 | Vayu Vajra — Airport | Agara to Airport KIAL | Via ORR — Hebbal — Airport |
Nearby Area
Agara and the surrounding HSR Layout neighbourhood represent one of Bengaluru’s most sought-after residential and lifestyle zones.
- Agara Lake — The most prominent natural feature of the immediate area, Agara Lake sits approximately 2 kilometres from the bus stop. The lake is a popular evening walking and jogging destination for HSR Layout residents and is surrounded by a developing waterfront promenade. The lake’s proximity to the Outer Ring Road makes it a rare green lung in Bengaluru’s densely developed southern corridor.
- HSR Layout — Sector 1 to 7 — One of Bengaluru’s most comprehensively planned residential layouts, HSR Layout’s numbered sectors surrounding Agara offer tree-lined streets, active residential markets, quality dining, and a walkable neighbourhood character that contrasts with the commercial density of the adjacent ORR. The layout is home to a large tech-worker population and hosts numerous co-working spaces, cafes, and startup offices.
- BTM Layout — Immediately adjacent to Agara, BTM Layout is one of Bengaluru’s most densely populated and commercially active residential zones — with its own thriving food, retail, and nightlife scene on 16th Main Road and the surrounding streets.
- Udupi Garden — BTM Layout — One of Bengaluru’s most famous South Indian restaurants is located a short distance from Agara in BTM Layout — a culinary landmark in the city’s restaurant landscape.
- Silk Board Junction — Approximately 6 kilometres from Agara along the Outer Ring Road, Silk Board is the city’s most notorious traffic intersection and the primary interchange between ORR, Hosur Road, and BTM Layout — connecting Agara’s corridor to Electronic City and the entire southeastern Bengaluru IT zone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which bus goes from Agara to Majestic (KBS)? Route 500-A and V-500A Volvo AC both connect Agara on the ORR to Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) via the Outer Ring Road corridor.
Q2. Is there a direct airport bus from Agara? Yes. KIA-8 Vayu Vajra Airport bus service operates from near Agara to Kempegowda International Airport — first departure around 3:06 AM.
Q3. How far is Agara Bus Stop from Electronic City? Approximately 12 kilometres — 30 to 50 minutes depending on traffic via the ORR-Hosur Road corridor.
Q4. Is BMTC Depot 25 the same as Agara Bus Stop? Yes. BMTC Depot 25 is located at the Agara address in HSR Layout and serves as both an operational depot and the primary bus stop location for the area.
Q5. Are AC Volvo buses available at Agara? Yes. Vajra V-500A and related AC Volvo services operate on the ORR corridor through Agara, providing comfortable air-conditioned travel to multiple city destinations.
Q6. What time does the first BMTC bus depart from Agara? The first bus at Agara for airport services begins as early as 3:06 AM. Regular city services commence from approximately 5:30 AM.
