Kannada Phrases for Bus Travel in Bangalore (BMTC)

BMTC buses cover all of Bengaluru cheaply — if you can ask the right questions. Conductors and fellow passengers are usually happy to help when you ask in Kannada. Use these to find the right bus, board at the right place, and get off at the right stop.

Where do I catch the bus?

MG road ge yaav bus hoguthey? Which bus goes to MG road? Finding the right bus stop

Which bus goes there?

Mundina bus yaavagu barutte? When is next bus coming? Checking if it's your bus

Ask about your stop

Stop Heli Tell me when the stop comes Asking for your stop

Ask the conductor to clarify

Number Yaavadu neevu helidri Which number did you say? Asking someone to repeat it