Kempegowda Bus Station, Central bus terminal in Majestic area, Bangalore, India
Kempegowda Bus Station is a major transport hub in Bangalore's Majestic area with multiple platforms serving both local and inter-state routes. The facility is organized into separate sections for city buses and long-distance services operated by different transport corporations.
The station opened in 1969 to serve long-distance bus routes and expanded in 1980 to include local city transportation. This growth transformed it into one of Bangalore's main transport centers.
The station bears the name of Kempe Gowda I, Bangalore's founder, linking the transport hub to the city's identity and past. You can sense this local connection as you watch the constant flow of travelers from different parts of the region moving through the main hall.
The station operates around the clock, allowing you to arrive or depart at any time of day. It helps to familiarize yourself with the different sections before looking for your bus, as the facility is quite large.
The station connects with Namma Metro through Nadaprabhu Kempegowda station, creating a true multi-modal transport interchange in the city center. This allows travelers to easily switch between bus and metro services without going far.
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