Hosa Road Bus Stop is one of south-east Bengaluru’s most strategically important and most rapidly evolving transit hubs — a bus stop at the Hosa Road Junction on Hosur Road that sits precisely at the interface between the Electronic City technology corridor and the rapidly expanding residential belt of Kudlu, Bommanahalli, Singasandra, and HSR Layout. The stop serves as a key intermediate boarding point for the 346 series of BMTC routes that fan out toward Hulimangala, Doddathoguru, and southeastern Bengaluru villages — and as a feeder hub for the adjacent Hosa Road Metro Station on the Namma Metro Yellow Line, which opened on August 10, 2025, transforming the area into one of the most transit-complete junctions on Bengaluru’s IT highway.
Hosa Road Bus Stop Location and Address
Hosa Road Bus Stop is located at and near the Hosa Road Junction on Hosur Road (NH44) — in the Kudlu Gate — Electronic City corridor of south-eastern Bengaluru.
Address: Hosa Road Bus Stop, Hosa Road Junction, Hosur Road, Kudlu, Bengaluru — 560068, Karnataka
The stop is approximately 7 minutes’ walk from Hosa Road Metro Station on the Yellow Line, 12 kilometres from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), 3 kilometres from Silk Board Junction, 5 kilometres from Electronic City Phase 1, and adjacent to the Kudlu Gate industrial and residential zone.
How to Reach Hosa Road Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Namma Metro — Yellow Line | Hosa Road Metro Station — 7-minute walk | 10 — 15 min from Silk Board |
| BMTC City Bus | Routes 346-G, 346-K, 346-N, 346-CK, 346-CJ, 346V, 500DH | Multiple routes — daily |
| BMTC Metro Feeder | MF-500EB — Baiyappanahalli Metro to Wipro Gate | Via Hosa Road — feeder service |
| Vayu Vajra Airport Bus | KIA-8, KIA-8C — airport corridor via Hosa Road | First bus 3:07 AM |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available at Hosa Road Junction throughout the day | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active on Hosur Road | 20 — 40 minutes from city centre |
Hosa Road Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| BMTC Route 346-CJ | 4:32 AM | 9:00 PM | Karnataka SDB to KR Market — early starter |
| BMTC MF-500EB — Metro Feeder | 4:43 AM | Late evening | Wipro Main Gate feeder from Baiyappanahalli |
| BMTC Route 346-G — KR Market to Chikka Nagamangala | 5:44 AM | 9:30 PM | Via Hosa Road — southern corridor |
| BMTC Route 346-K — KR Market to Hulimangala | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | Via Hosa Road Junction |
| BMTC Route 346-N — KBS to Doddathoguru | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | 26 stops |
| BMTC Route 346V — to Kempegowda Bus Station | 7:58 AM | 9:30 PM | Regular service |
| BMTC Route 500DH — Hebbal to Attibele | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | 56 stops — 55.5 km long-haul ORR route |
| BMTC Route 600-CF | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Banashankari to Wipro Gate — 57 daily trips |
| BMTC Route 600-CA / 600-F | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Electronic City — Hosur Road corridor |
| Vayu Vajra KIA-8 | 3:07 AM | Late night | Airport bus — first 3:07 AM |
| Namma Metro — Yellow Line | 7:02 AM | 12:15 AM | Hosa Road Metro Station nearby |
Note: The Hosa Road Metro Station — opened August 10, 2025 on the Yellow Line — is now the most time-reliable transit option for commuters heading toward Silk Board, RV Road, or Bommasandra. BMTC routes to the southeastern villages operate on limited daily trips; confirm schedules on the Namma BMTC app before travel.
Facilities at Hosa Road Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| Bus Stop Shelter | ✅ Available | Covered bus stop at Hosa Road Junction |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Passenger benches at the stop |
| Namma Metro Access | ✅ Available | Hosa Road Metro Station — Yellow Line — 7-min walk |
| Metro Parking | ✅ Available | Two-wheeler and four-wheeler parking at Metro station |
| Food and Tea Stalls | ✅ Available | Vendors on Hosur Road and Hosa Road service road |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available at Hosa Road Junction throughout the day |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Banks in Kudlu and Electronic City commercial zone |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops along Hosur Road |
| App-Based Cab Zone | ✅ Active | Ola, Uber, Rapido autos active at Metro station area |
| Commercial Zone | ✅ Active | Kudlu and Bommanahalli commercial stretch |
Major BMTC Bus Routes From Hosa Road Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Destinations |
| 346-CJ | Karnataka Slum Development Board to KR Market | Via Hosa Road — Silk Board — KR Market |
| 346-G | KR Market to Chikka Nagamangala | Via Hosa Road — southern village corridor |
| 346-K | KR Market to Hulimangala | Via Hosa Road — Hulimangala village |
| 346-N | KBS to Doddathoguru | Majestic — Silk Board — Hosa Road — Doddathoguru |
| 346A | Shikaripalya to KR Market | Via Hosa Road Junction |
| 346B | Doddanagamangala to KR Market | Via Hosa Road |
| 346C | Rayasandra to KBS | Via Hosa Road — Silk Board — Majestic |
| 346V | Various to KBS | Hosa Road to Kempegowda Bus Station |
| 500DH | Hebbal to Attibele | ORR long-haul — 56 stops — 55.5 km |
| 600-CF | Banashankari to Wipro Gate | 57 daily trips — via Hosa Road |
| 600-CA / 600-F | Electronic City — Hosur Road | Via Hosa Road corridor |
| MF-500EB | Baiyappanahalli Metro to Wipro Gate | Metro feeder — via Hosa Road |
| 505 / V-505 | Various | Hosa Road local corridor |
| 356-CW, 356CK | Wipro Gate and Koramangala | Via Hosa Road — Hosur Road |
| 360K / 362K | Various | Hosur Road flyover express services |
| KIA-8 / KIA-8C | Vayu Vajra Airport | First bus 3:07 AM — airport corridor |
Hosa Road Bus Stop Nearby Area
Hosa Road Metro Station — Yellow Line — The most transformative development in the Hosa Road area’s transit history, the Hosa Road Metro Station opened on August 10, 2025, as part of the Namma Metro Yellow Line connecting RV Road to Bommasandra. Positioned between Singasandra and Agraha stations, Hosa Road Metro provides rapid transit connectivity to Silk Board, Jayadeva Hospital interchange, and onward to the entire Yellow Line corridor — reducing what was previously a congestion-vulnerable 30-minute bus journey to Silk Board to approximately 8 minutes by Metro.
Kudlu Gate and Kudlu Industrial Area — The Kudlu Gate junction — approximately 7 minutes’ walk from Hosa Road Bus Stop — is one of the key sub-junctions of the Hosur Road corridor, hosting small manufacturing units, auto-ancillary companies, logistics warehouses, and the large residential colony that has grown around the gate over several decades. The industrial character of Kudlu generates significant daily worker commuter traffic through the Hosa Road bus stop.
Bommanahalli — The densely populated residential and commercial zone of Bommanahalli is 3 kilometres north of Hosa Road along the Hosur Road corridor — one of Bengaluru’s most active mid-income residential areas whose residents depend heavily on the 346 series and 600 series bus routes that connect through Hosa Road to KR Market and Majestic.
HSR Layout — One of Bengaluru’s most popular residential areas for technology professionals, HSR Layout is accessible from Hosa Road via the Agara Junction — Silk Board corridor — approximately 4 kilometres. The area’s extensive startup ecosystem, café culture, and residential demand from IT workers strengthens the commuter base for the Hosa Road bus corridor.
Electronic City Phase 1 and 2 — Electronic City — Bengaluru’s most iconic technology hub — is approximately 5 kilometres from Hosa Road Bus Stop along Hosur Road. The 600-CF route and Metro Feeder MF-500EB both connect Hosa Road to Electronic City directly, providing essential last-mile connectivity for commuters heading to Wipro, Infosys, and the dozens of other technology companies in the Electronic City campus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is the Metro operational at Hosa Road?
Yes. Hosa Road Metro Station on the Namma Metro Yellow Line opened on August 10, 2025 — approximately 7 minutes’ walk from the bus stop, operational from 7:02 AM to 12:15 AM daily.
Q2. What is the first bus at Hosa Road Bus Stop?
The KIA-8 Vayu Vajra airport bus passes through as early as 3:07 AM. Route 346-CJ city bus begins at 4:32 AM and MF-500EB Metro Feeder starts at 4:43 AM.
Q3. Which bus goes from Hosa Road to KR Market?
Routes 346-G, 346-K, 346-CJ, and 346C all connect Hosa Road Bus Stop to KR Market (Kalasipalya) — covering the Hosur Road — Silk Board — KR Market corridor.
Q4. How far is Electronic City from Hosa Road Bus Stop?
Approximately 5 kilometres — 15 to 25 minutes by BMTC bus or auto. Routes 600-CF and MF-500EB connect Hosa Road directly to Wipro Main Gate, Electronic City.
Q5. Which is the longest BMTC route serving Hosa Road?
Route 500DH runs from Hebbal to Attibele — 56 stops across 55.5 kilometres — one of the longest BMTC routes in the network, passing through Hosa Road on its southern traverse.
Q6. How do I reach Hosa Road from Silk Board?
Take any Hosur Road southbound BMTC bus from Silk Board — Routes 600-CF, 356-CW, or 346 series — and alight at Hosa Road Junction. The Yellow Line Metro is faster at approximately 8 minutes.
Q7. Are there airport buses from Hosa Road?
Yes. Vayu Vajra KIA-8 airport buses pass through the Hosa Road corridor from 3:07 AM — providing early morning airport connectivity from this south-eastern Bengaluru junction.
Q8. Is parking available at Hosa Road Metro Station?
Yes. The Hosa Road Metro Station has dedicated parking for two-wheelers and four-wheelers at affordable rates — with overnight parking not available as per standard Metro parking policy.
