Silk Board Bus Stop — officially known as Central Silk Board Bus Stop — is one of Bengaluru’s most strategically critical and most heavily trafficked transit junctions. Positioned at the famous Silk Board Junction where Hosur Road (NH44), the Outer Ring Road, and the Inner Ring Road converge in south-central Bengaluru, this bus stop sits at what is arguably the city’s single most congested road intersection — a junction so notorious that “Silk Board traffic” has become a universally understood shorthand for Bengaluru’s peak-hour gridlock. Yet for all its infamy as a traffic bottleneck, Silk Board’s bus stop is simultaneously one of the most essential and most frequently used transit nodes in the entire BMTC network — connecting the IT corridors of Electronic City and Koramangala with HSR Layout, BTM Layout, Marathahalli, and the city centre.
Location and Address
Silk Board Bus Stop is located at the Silk Board Junction — the intersection of Hosur Road, Outer Ring Road, and Inner Ring Road — in the BTM Layout Stage 2 area of south Bengaluru.
Address: Central Silk Board Bus Stop, BTM Layout Stage 2, Bengaluru — 560068, Karnataka
The stop is approximately 10 kilometres from Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), 10 kilometres from Electronic City, 5 kilometres from Koramangala, 3 kilometres from HSR Layout, and 6 kilometres from Madiwala. The Central Silk Board Metro Station on the Namma Metro Yellow Line serves the area, operating from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM with trains every 3 to 10 minutes.
How to Reach Silk Board Bus Stop
| Mode of Transport | Details | Approx. Time |
| Namma Metro — Yellow Line | Central Silk Board Metro Station — directly connected | 20 — 30 minutes from RV Road |
| BMTC City Bus | Routes 500D, 356C, 600, 201, 201-Q, G-3, V-500D, V-500E | Every 5 — 10 minutes peak hours |
| Auto-Rickshaw | Available throughout the day at Silk Board junction | Readily available |
| App-Based Cab | Ola, Uber — active at Silk Board | 20 — 50 minutes from various zones |
| Vayu Vajra Airport Bus | Several airport routes pass through Silk Board | Airport connectivity |
| KSRTC | Intercity buses use Hosur Road past Silk Board | Select services |
Silk Board Bus Stop Timings
| Service | First Bus | Last Bus | Frequency |
| BMTC Regular City Buses | 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM | Every 5 — 10 minutes peak hours |
| BMTC G-3 — Big 10 Green Route | 5:00 AM | 10:30 PM | Every 10 minutes |
| BMTC Route 500D — Hebbal | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Regular service |
| BMTC Route 356C — Banashankari | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | Regular service |
| BMTC V-500D — Vajra AC | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | 96 daily trips — ORR corridor |
| BMTC V-500E — Vajra — to Wipro ELC | 5:30 AM | 10:30 PM | 14 trips daily via Silk Board |
| Namma Metro — Yellow Line | 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Every 3 — 10 minutes |
| Auto-Rickshaw | 5:30 AM | 11:00 PM | Throughout the day |
Note: Bus frequency at Silk Board increases dramatically during peak hours — 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM — when the IT workforce shift-change generates massive passenger volumes. Metro Yellow Line is now the most time-reliable option. Confirm BMTC schedules on the Namma BMTC app.
Facilities at Silk Board Bus Stop
| Facility | Status | Details |
| Bus Shelter — Multiple Stops | ✅ Available | Covered stops on all sides of the junction |
| Metro Station — Yellow Line | ✅ Available | Central Silk Board Metro Station — direct access |
| Seating | ✅ Available | Benches at the stop |
| Food Stalls and Vendors | ✅ Available | Multiple vendors on Hosur Road and ORR approaches |
| Auto-Rickshaw Stand | ✅ Available | Available on all approach roads |
| ATM | ✅ Available | Multiple banks on Hosur Road and Inner Ring Road |
| Pharmacy | ✅ Available | Medical shops in surrounding commercial area |
| Electronic Display Boards | ✅ Available | Real-time bus information at major stops |
| CCTV Security | ✅ Active | Surveillance throughout the junction |
| App-Based Cab Zone | ✅ Active | Ola, Uber active at Silk Board |
Major BMTC Bus Routes From Silk Board Bus Stop
| Route | Route Details | Key Destinations |
| G-3 (Big 10 Green) | Electronic City to Peenya 2nd Stage | E-City — Silk Board — Madiwala — KR Market — Peenya |
| 500D | Silk Board to Hebbal | Via ORR — Marathahalli — KR Puram — Tin Factory — Hebbal |
| 356C | Silk Board to Banashankari | Silk Board — BTM — Jayadeva — JP Nagar — Banashankari |
| 600 | Electronic City to various | Via Silk Board — Madiwala — Bommanahalli |
| 201 | KR Market to Madiwala circular | Via Silk Board — Hosur Road corridor |
| 201-Q | Silk Board to Jeevanbheema Nagar | ORR — Silk Board — east Bengaluru |
| V-500D | Vajra — Silk Board to Hebbal | ORR Vajra AC — 96 daily trips |
| V-500E | Vajra — Silk Board to Wipro ELC | Via ORR — 51 stops — IT corridor |
| KBS-3A | KR Market to Madiwala | Via Silk Board |
| Various ORR routes | 500 series — ORR circular | ORR circular via Silk Board |
Nearby Area
Electronic City Corridor — Approximately 10 kilometres south on Hosur Road, Electronic City is the primary IT destination for the thousands of commuters who pass through Silk Board Bus Stop daily. The Silk Board junction is the northern gateway of the Electronic City IT corridor — every bus heading south from the city centre passes through here.
HSR Layout — One of Bengaluru’s most popular residential zones for tech professionals, HSR Layout is directly accessible from Silk Board via the ORR — 3 kilometres from the junction. The layout’s sectors are home to numerous startups, restaurants, and the famous 27th Main commercial strip.
BTM Layout — Immediately surrounding the Silk Board junction, BTM Layout is one of the city’s most densely populated residential areas — its commercial streets, dining options, and active community life making it a practical and convenient zone for the bus stop’s daily commuter population.
Namma Metro Yellow Line — Central Silk Board — The metro station here is the anchor of the Yellow Line’s south-central Bengaluru connectivity — providing fast, congestion-proof travel along the RV Road to Bommasandra corridor. The metro has transformed commuting options along this route since its opening.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Is there a Metro station at Silk Board?
A: Yes. Central Silk Board Metro Station on the Yellow Line is directly accessible at the junction — operating 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM with trains every 3 to 10 minutes.
Q2. Which is the most frequent bus at Silk Board?
A: Route G-3 (Big 10 Green) and the 500 series ORR routes are among the most frequent, with buses every 5 to 10 minutes during peak hours.
Q3. How far is Electronic City from Silk Board?
A: Approximately 10 kilometres — 20 to 30 minutes by bus in normal traffic, longer during peak hours.
Q4. Are Vajra AC buses available at Silk Board?
A: Yes. Routes V-500D and V-500E Vajra AC buses pass through Silk Board, offering comfortable air-conditioned travel on the ORR corridor.
Q5. Is Silk Board safe for pedestrians?
A: The junction is undergoing infrastructure improvements. Exercise caution when crossing — use designated crossings and underpasses. The Metro provides the safest way to navigate the junction.
Q6. How do I get from Silk Board to Majestic?
A: Multiple bus routes including 500D and ORR circular services connect Silk Board to Kempegowda Bus Station via the Outer Ring Road. Alternatively, take the Metro Yellow Line to interchange onto other lines.
