Nagavara Bus Stop — anchored at the Nagavara Ring Road junction in north-central Bengaluru — is one of the city’s most strategically important transit hubs for the technology and residential belt stretching from Manyata Tech Park to Thanisandra, HBR Layout, and Banaswadi. The stop sits at a critical crossroads where the Outer Ring Road corridor intersects with the Bellary Road approach — channelling commuter traffic from Bengaluru’s largest single technology campus, Manyata Embassy Business Park, toward the city’s bus network daily. Multiple high-frequency BMTC routes converge here, and the upcoming Nagawara Metro Station on the Namma Metro Pink Line is expected to transform this already-busy junction into one of north Bengaluru’s most complete multi-modal transit points.
Location and Address
Nagavara Bus Stop is located at the Nagavara Ring Road junction — also referred to as Nagawara Junction — in northern Bengaluru near Manyata Tech Park.
Address: Nagavara Bus Stop, Nagavara Ring Road, Nagavara, Bengaluru — 560045, Karnataka
The stop is approximately 8 kilometres from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), 5 kilometres from Hebbal, 2 kilometres from Manyata Tech Park, 3 kilometres from HBR Layout, and adjacent to the Thanisandra and Banaswadi residential corridors.
How to Reach Nagavara Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Namma Metro — Pink Line | Nagawara Metro Station — upcoming | Future connectivity |
| Namma Metro — Blue Line | Swami Vivekananda Road — via road | 10 — 15 minutes |
| BMTC City Bus | Routes 290, 290-E, 290-T, 500-DJ, 501-CD, 507-B, G-11 | Frequent throughout the day |
| Vayu Vajra — Airport Bus | KIA-8 passes through the corridor | 3:04 AM first service |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day at Nagavara junction | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber active on Nagavara Ring Road | 15 — 30 minutes from city centre |
Nagavara Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Notes |
| BMTC Regular City Buses | 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM | Multiple routes — daily |
| BMTC Route 290 — KBS to various | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Major north Bengaluru corridor |
| BMTC Route 290-E | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Extended corridor — Nagavara to south |
| BMTC Route 290-T | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Thanisandra variant |
| BMTC Route 500-DJ | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | ORR Vajra AC — Nagavara corridor |
| BMTC Route 501-CD | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Cross-city corridor |
| BMTC Route 507-B | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Peenya to Kadugodi via Nagavara |
| BMTC Route 507-C | 5:30 AM | 10:00 PM | Variant — via Nagavara |
| BMTC G-11 — Big 10 | 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Bagalur to MG Road Metro |
| Vayu Vajra KIA-8 | 3:04 AM | 4:17 AM (overnight) | Airport bus corridor |
Note: Nagavara Ring Road sees exceptionally high peak-hour bus frequency due to Manyata Tech Park shift timings — 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Bus frequency triples during these windows. Always confirm schedules on the Namma BMTC app.
Facilities at Nagavara Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| Bus Shelter | ✅ Available | Covered stops on Nagavara Ring Road |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Passenger benches at the junction |
| Food and Tea Stalls | ✅ Available | Vendors at Nagavara junction and surrounding roads |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available at the junction throughout the day |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Multiple banks on Nagavara Ring Road |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops in the adjacent commercial area |
| App-Based Cab Zone | ✅ Active | Ola, Uber pickup around Nagavara junction |
| Metro Station — Upcoming | Coming | Pink Line Nagawara Metro Station |
| Commercial Zone | ✅ Active | Shops and restaurants surrounding the junction |
| Manyata Tech Park Access | ✅ Very Close | MEBP-13A and tech park shuttles available |
Major BMTC Bus Routes From Nagavara Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Destinations |
| 290 | KBS to Devanahalli / Yelahanka | Majestic — Nagavara — ORR — Yelahanka |
| 290-E | Extended north Bengaluru variant | Nagavara — Shivajinagar — south Bengaluru |
| 290-T | Nagavara — Thanisandra | Nagavara Ring Road — Thanisandra corridor |
| 290-J | Mestripalya to KBS | Via Nagavara — 26 stops — 16.7 km |
| 500-DJ | Vajra — ORR corridor | Nagavara — ORR — Silk Board — south Bengaluru |
| 500-DH | Hebbal to Attibele | Via Nagavara — 56 stops — 55.5 km |
| 501-CD | Cross-city | Nagavara — city-centre connections |
| 507-B | Peenya to Kadugodi | Via Nagavara — cross-city route |
| G-11 (Big 10) | Bagalur to MG Road Metro | Via Kalyan Nagar — Nagavara — Old Madras Road |
| KIA-8 | Vayu Vajra Airport | Via Nagavara — Manyata — ORR — Airport |
| MEBP-13A | Manyata Embassy Business Park | Manyata Tech Park to Vishwapriya Layout |
| CHAKRA-10A | Circular route | Nagavara — HBR Layout corridor |
Nearby Area
Manyata Embassy Business Park — Bengaluru’s largest technology campus by area, Manyata Tech Park is approximately 2 kilometres from Nagavara Bus Stop and the dominant force shaping commuter demand at this junction. Hosting global technology firms including Google, Microsoft, IBM, Honeywell, and dozens of others, Manyata employs tens of thousands of professionals who rely on the Nagavara bus corridor daily. The MEBP-13A shuttle connects the bus stop directly to the tech park’s internal gates.
Nagawara Lake — Located close to the bus stop, Nagawara Lake is one of Bengaluru’s most scenic urban water bodies — particularly popular with early morning joggers, birdwatchers, and weekend visitors who arrive via the Nagavara bus stop and walk to the lakeside.
HBR Layout and Banaswadi — The residential localities of HBR Layout and Banaswadi border the Nagavara zone to the east and south — dense, well-established neighbourhoods generating large volumes of daily commuter traffic through the bus stop. HBR Layout’s 4th and 5th Block areas are particularly active residential zones within the Nagavara influence corridor.
Thanisandra — The rapidly developing northern neighbourhood of Thanisandra is accessible from Nagavara via the 290-T corridor — a zone of expanding apartment complexes, new commercial development, and a growing residential population that has increased bus demand through Nagavara considerably over the past decade.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is there a Metro station at Nagavara?
The Nagawara Metro Station on the upcoming Pink Line is planned for this junction. Until it opens, the nearest operational Metro is on the Blue Line — accessible via a short auto ride.
Q2. Which bus goes from Nagavara to Manyata Tech Park?
Route MEBP-13A connects Nagavara to Manyata Embassy Business Park directly. Several routes including KIA-8 also serve the tech park corridor.
Q3. What time does the first bus arrive at Nagavara?
The Vayu Vajra KIA-8 airport bus passes through as early as 3:04 AM. Regular BMTC city buses start from 5:00 AM.
Q4. Which is the most frequent bus at Nagavara?
The G-11 Big 10 Green Route and the 290 series routes offer the highest frequency — with buses every 10 to 15 minutes during peak IT shift hours.
Q5. How far is Nagavara from Hebbal?
Approximately 5 kilometres — 10 to 15 minutes by bus or auto-rickshaw depending on traffic.
Q6. Are auto-rickshaws easily available at Nagavara?
Yes. Auto-rickshaws are readily available at Nagavara junction throughout the day, connecting the bus stop to Manyata, HBR Layout, Thanisandra, and Banaswadi.
