Kaikondrahalli Bus Stop is one of southeast Bengaluru’s most important intermediate transit points — a key BMTC boarding hub on the Sarjapur–Marathahalli Road that sits at the intersection of two of the city’s most intensely developed residential and IT corridors. Kaikondrahalli lies on the 342 series bus route network — the primary BMTC lifeline for the entire Sarjapur Road stretch from Koramangala to Dommasandra — making it a daily boarding point for thousands of IT professionals, apartment residents, and working commuters navigating the dense technology and gated community belt of southeast Bengaluru. The stop is also well-known among Bengaluru residents as the gateway to the beloved Kaikondrahalli Lake — one of the city’s finest urban biodiversity reserves and a cherished morning walk and birdwatching destination.
Location and Address
Kaikondrahalli Bus Stop is located on Sarjapur–Marathahalli Road (Sarjapur Road) at the Kaikondrahalli junction in southeast Bengaluru, opposite Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Address: Kaikondrahalli Bus Stop, Sarjapur–Marathahalli Road, Kaikondrahalli, Bengaluru — 560035, Karnataka
The stop is approximately 15 kilometres from Majestic (KBS), 3 kilometres from Koramangala, 6 kilometres from Marathahalli, 5 kilometres from Electronic City flyover, and 4 kilometres from Sarjapur Town — positioning it precisely on the spine of Bengaluru’s longest and most IT-dense arterial road.
How to Reach Kaikondrahalli Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| BMTC City Bus | Routes 342, 342-F, 342-H, 341-C, 340-L, V-342F | Multiple routes — frequent |
| Namma Metro — Yellow Line | Hosa Road Metro Station — approximately 3 km | Short auto or bus ride |
| Vayu Vajra Airport Bus | KIA-8D, KIA-8H via Sarjapur Road corridor | Airport connectivity |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available on Sarjapur Road throughout the day | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active on Sarjapur Road | 25 — 45 min from city centre |
| Share Auto | Available on Sarjapur Road service lane | Local zone travel |
Kaikondrahalli Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| BMTC Route 342 — KR Market to Dommasandra | 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Frequent — full Sarjapur Road |
| BMTC Route 342-F — KBS to Sarjapur Bus Stand | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | 37 stops — 31.6 km — via Kaikondrahalli |
| BMTC V-342F — Vajra AC to Sarjapur | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | 38 daily trips — AC Volvo |
| BMTC Route 342-A — KR Market to Sarjapur | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | Regular service |
| BMTC Route 342-H — St John’s to Sarjapur | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | Via Kaikondrahalli |
| BMTC Route 341-C — KR Market to Kodandaramanagara | 5:30 AM | 9:30 PM | 8 daily trips — 23 stops |
| BMTC Route 340-L — KBS to Hosa Road | 5:30 AM | 9:00 PM | 2 daily trips — 28 stops |
| KIA-8D / KIA-8H | Vayu Vajra Airport | First bus from 3:00 AM | Airport corridor — Sarjapur Road |
| Peak Frequency | Every 10 — 15 min | — | 7:30 AM — 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM — 9:00 PM |
Facilities at Kaikondrahalli Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| Bus Shelter | ✅ Available | Covered stop on Sarjapur–Marathahalli Road |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Passenger benches at the stop |
| Food and Tea Stalls | ✅ Available | Vendors on Sarjapur Road and service lane |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available throughout the day |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Kotak Mahindra Bank and others directly adjacent |
| Commercial Shops | ✅ Available | Active commercial strip on Sarjapur Road |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops along the main road |
| Kaikondrahalli Lake Access | ✅ Adjacent | Lake entrance within short walking distance |
| App-Based Cab Zone | ✅ Active | Ola, Uber and Rapido active on Sarjapur Road |
Major BMTC Bus Routes From Kaikondrahalli Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Destinations |
| 342 | KR Market to Dommasandra | KR Market — Koramangala — Kaikondrahalli — Carmelaram — Dommasandra |
| 342-F | KBS to Sarjapur Bus Stand | Majestic — KR Market — Koramangala — Kaikondrahalli — Kodathi — Sarjapur |
| V-342F | Vajra AC — KBS to Sarjapur | AC Volvo — same corridor — 38 daily trips |
| 342-A | KR Market to Sarjapur | Via Kaikondrahalli — Sarjapur Road |
| 342-AA | KR Market to Choudadenahalli | Via Kaikondrahalli — deep Sarjapur Road |
| 342-H | St John’s Hospital to Sarjapur | Via Kaikondrahalli — Kodathi — Sarjapur |
| 342-B | KR Market to Muttanalluru | Via Kaikondrahalli — 30 stops |
| 342-D | KR Market to Kachamaranahalli | Via Kaikondrahalli |
| 342-E | KR Market to Thindlu | Via Kaikondrahalli |
| 342-G | KR Market to Bikkana Hosahalli | Via Kaikondrahalli — 4 daily trips |
| 342-J | KR Market to V. Kallahalli | Via Kaikondrahalli |
| 341-C | KR Market to Kodandaramanagara | 23 stops — 8 daily trips |
| 340-L | KBS to Hosa Road | 28 stops — 2 daily trips — via Kaikondrahalli |
| 340-Q | Marathahalli to E-City Infosys Gate | Via Kaikondrahalli |
| KIA-8D / KIA-8H | Vayu Vajra Airport Bus | Via Sarjapur Road — airport corridor |
Nearby Area
Kaikondrahalli Lake — Undoubtedly the most celebrated feature of this bus stop’s immediate surroundings, Kaikondrahalli Lake is one of Bengaluru’s finest restored urban lakes — a peaceful 35-acre water body surrounded by native plantings, bird habitats, and a well-maintained walking path. The lake draws hundreds of morning joggers, birdwatchers, and photographers daily and has become a symbol of successful urban lake restoration in the city. The entrance is just a short walk from the bus stop.
Ibbaluru and Bellandur Zone — The Ibbaluru and Bellandur localities immediately surrounding Kaikondrahalli are among Bengaluru’s most intensely developed apartment zones — hundreds of large residential complexes housing IT professionals who board buses at Kaikondrahalli daily for their commutes to Electronic City, Koramangala, and the city centre.
Carmelaram and Kodathi — The sub-localities of Carmelaram and Kodathi deeper along Sarjapur Road are major residential zones whose bus connectivity flows through Kaikondrahalli as the most important intermediate stop on the route.
Embassy Tech Village and Ecospace — Major technology campuses accessible from the Sarjapur Road–ORR corridor — both reachable from Kaikondrahalli via the 342 series connecting routes to Bellandur and the ORR intersection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which bus goes from Kaikondrahalli to Majestic?
A: Routes 342-F and V-342F (Vajra AC) connect Kaikondrahalli to Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) via KR Market — covering the route in approximately 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Q2. Is Kaikondrahalli Lake accessible from the bus stop?
A: Yes. The lake’s walking path entrance is a very short walk from the bus stop — a 3 to 5-minute walk along the service road.
Q3. Which Metro station is nearest to Kaikondrahalli?
A: Hosa Road Metro Station on the Yellow Line is approximately 3 kilometres away — a short auto-rickshaw ride from Kaikondrahalli.
Q4. Are Vajra AC buses available at Kaikondrahalli?
A: Yes. V-342F Vajra AC Volvo runs 38 daily trips between Majestic and Sarjapur via Kaikondrahalli — one of the most used AC Volvo services on this corridor.
Q5. Which airport bus serves Kaikondrahalli?
A: Vayu Vajra KIA-8D and KIA-8H serve the Sarjapur Road corridor through Kaikondrahalli — providing direct airport connectivity with early morning services.
Q6. How frequent are buses at Kaikondrahalli during peak hours?
A: During peak IT shift hours — 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM — buses arrive every 10 to 15 minutes on the 342 series routes.
