Majestic Bus Stop — officially Kempegowda Bus Station (KBS) — is not merely Bengaluru’s central bus terminal. It is the beating transport heart of one of India’s fastest-growing cities, the origin or destination of over 3,500 BMTC city bus trips daily, the departure point for hundreds of KSRTC intercity and interstate services, and the most heavily trafficked transit node in the Karnataka state capital. Named in honour of Kempe Gowda I — the 16th-century chieftain who founded Bengaluru — and colloquially known as “Majestic” after the historic Majestic Cinema that once dominated the area, KBS is one of those rare transport landmarks that has become so deeply embedded in the city’s identity that residents use its name as a universal directional reference regardless of whether they are travelling by bus, metro, or on foot.
Built on the site of the former Dharmambudhi Lake — one of Bengaluru’s oldest water bodies, which dried up over a century ago — and formally established in 1969, Kempegowda Bus Station integrates BMTC city bus services on one side and KSRTC / KRTC intercity departures on the other, with the Namma Metro’s Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Station sitting directly within the KSRTC terminal complex.
Location and Address
Majestic Bus Stop (KBS) is located on Kempegowda Road in the Majestic area of central Bengaluru — directly opposite Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru City Railway Station.
Address: Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), Kempegowda Road, Majestic, Bengaluru — 560023, Karnataka
The station is bordered by Seshadri Road to the north, Danavanthri Road to the east, Tank Bund Road to the south, and Gubbi Thotadappa Road to the west. It sits at the absolute geographic and functional centre of Bengaluru’s public transport network.
How to Reach Majestic Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Namma Metro — Green Line | Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station — within KBS premises | Direct Metro access |
| Namma Metro — Purple Line | Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station — Green/Purple interchange | Direct Metro access |
| KSR Railway Station | Bengaluru City Junction — directly opposite KBS | 3-minute walk |
| BMTC City Bus | All city buses terminate or originate at KBS | City-wide network |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day at Majestic | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active | 15 — 45 min from various zones |
| KSRTC | Intercity bus service from KSRTC wing at KBS | All Karnataka and interstate |
Majestic Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| BMTC City Buses — All Routes | 3:30 AM | 11:59 PM | 3,500+ daily trips — 24-hour active station |
| KIA Vayu Vajra — Airport Bus | KIA-9 from 3:00 AM | Last 3:49 AM | Airport buses from KBS |
| KSRTC — Mysuru, Hassan | 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Frequent intercity departures |
| KSRTC — Hubballi, Dharwad | 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Multiple daily departures |
| KSRTC — Mangaluru | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Regular service |
| KSRTC — Tumakuru, Chitradurga | 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Regular service |
| KSRTC — Bengaluru to Chennai | 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Regular daily service |
| Private Intercity Buses | 5:00 AM | 11:59 PM | Multiple private operators |
| Namma Metro — Green Line | 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Green and Purple Line |
| Namma Metro — Purple Line | 5:30 AM | 11:39 PM | Last Purple Line service |
Facilities at Majestic Bus Stop (KBS)
| Facility | Status | Details |
| BMTC Multi-Platform Terminal | ✅ Available | All BMTC routes — multiple numbered platforms |
| KSRTC Terminal Wing | ✅ Available | Intercity and interstate departures |
| Namma Metro — Green/Purple | ✅ Direct | Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station — within premises |
| Passenger Waiting Hall | ✅ Excellent | Multiple large waiting areas |
| KSRTC / BMTC Ticket Counters | ✅ Available | Multiple booking counters — open daily |
| Enquiry Counters | ✅ Available | For assistance and information |
| Food Courts and Restaurants | ✅ Excellent | Multiple restaurants, canteens, food stalls |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Multiple bank ATMs throughout the terminal |
| Washrooms | ✅ Available | Maintained facilities throughout |
| Left Luggage | ✅ Available | Cloak room for luggage storage |
| Dormitory | ✅ Available | Overnight waiting accommodation |
| Parking | ✅ Available | 24/7 parking — cars, two-wheelers, buses |
| CCTV Surveillance | ✅ Active | Round-the-clock security monitoring |
| Security Personnel | ✅ Active | Uniformed security throughout the terminal |
| KSR Railway Access | ✅ Direct | Bengaluru City Junction — 3-minute walk |
Major Bus Routes From Majestic Bus Stop (KBS)
| Route Category | Route Numbers / Examples | Key Destinations |
| BMTC — All City Zones | All routes from KBS | Every neighbourhood in Bengaluru |
| KSRTC — South Karnataka | 335, 401, various | Mysuru, Mangaluru, Coorg, Hassan |
| KSRTC — North Karnataka | Various | Hubballi, Dharwad, Belagavi, Gadag |
| KSRTC — Central Karnataka | Various | Tumakuru, Chitradurga, Davanagere |
| Airport — Vayu Vajra | KIA-9, KIA-10, various | Kempegowda International Airport |
| KSRTC — Interstate | Various | Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Mumbai |
| BMTC G-Series Big 10 | G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5 etc. | All 10 major arterials from KBS |
| BMTC Vajra AC | V-342F, V-500D, V-600KB, various | AC Volvo corridors all zones |
| BMTC ORR Circular | 500 series | ORR — all points via Outer Ring Road |
| Private Intercity | Various operators | Bengaluru to all South India cities |
Nearby Area
KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station — One of South India’s most important railway junctions, Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna Station is directly across the road from KBS — providing seamless rail connectivity to Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Mysuru, and hundreds of destinations on the Indian Railways network. The integration of bus, rail, and metro at Majestic makes this corner of Bengaluru the most multi-modal transit point in all of Karnataka.
Majestic Commercial Zone — The Majestic neighbourhood surrounding KBS is one of Bengaluru’s most important and most chaotically alive commercial districts — electronics markets on SP Road, wholesale cloth markets at Chickpet, garment shops on Commercial Street’s western approaches, restaurants, lodges, and the perpetual energy of a transit district that never truly sleeps.
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station — Located within the KSRTC wing of KBS, the Metro station is simultaneously a Green Line and Purple Line interchange — Bengaluru’s most important Metro interchange node, connecting the east-west and north-south Metro corridors at a single point and making Majestic the easiest place in the city to transfer between any two Metro lines.
Vidhana Soudha and Cubbon Park — Approximately 1.5 kilometres east of Majestic, the magnificent Vidhana Soudha — Karnataka’s Legislative Assembly — and Cubbon Park are both accessible from KBS by bus or on foot, making the station a popular starting point for visitors exploring Bengaluru’s heritage and governmental zones.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the full name of Majestic Bus Stop?
A: The official name is Kempegowda Bus Station (KBS), named after Kempe Gowda I, the founder of Bengaluru. “Majestic” is the colloquial name derived from the historic Majestic Cinema.
Q2. Which Metro lines serve Majestic?
A: Both the Green Line and Purple Line converge at Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station, located within the KSRTC wing of KBS — making it the most important Metro interchange in Bengaluru.
Q3. How far is KSR Railway Station from KBS?
A: Bengaluru City Junction Railway Station is directly opposite — approximately 3 minutes’ walk across the road from KBS.
Q4. How early do buses start from Majestic?
A: Vayu Vajra KIA-9 airport buses begin as early as 3:00 AM. Regular BMTC city services begin from approximately 3:30 AM.
Q5. Can I take an interstate bus from Majestic to Chennai?
A: Yes. KSRTC and private operators run regular services from KBS to Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, and other cities. KSRTC Chennai services depart multiple times daily.
Q6. Is overnight accommodation available at KBS?
A: Yes. A dormitory facility is available within the terminal for passengers requiring overnight stays — particularly useful for those with early morning or late-night bus departures.
