Local Information
Transportation
Airport: Kempegowda International Airport (Code: BLR)
From the airport, you have a few options to reach IIIT Bangalore, which is located in the heart of Electronics City:
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You may avail the airport bus (vayu vajra) operated by BMTC to travel from the airport directly to Electronics City via the KIAS-8 route. The nearest drop-point is Electronic City Infosys Gate, which is across the road from IIITB.
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Cab aggregators such as Uber, Ola and Blusmart offer comfortable and direct transportation from the airport. You can book a ride via their respective mobile applications and get a cab from their designated pickup points (follow signboards at the airport)
| Starting Point | Mode of Transport | Route / Directions | Approx. Time | Approx. Cost (INR) | Remarks |
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| Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) | BMTC Vayu Vajra Bus (KIA-8 / KIA-8E) | Airport → Electronics City (Wipro/Infosys Gate) → Auto to IIIT-B | 2–2.5 hours | ₹300–₹350 | Cheapest air-conditioned option; reliable; may be slow in peak traffic |
| Taxi / Cab (Ola, Uber, Airport Taxi) | Direct via Airport Road → NICE Road → Hosur Road → IIIT-B | 1.5–2 hours | ₹900–₹1400 | Door-to-door, comfortable; variable with traffic | |
| Private Airport Shuttle / Transfer | Pre-booked car/van to Electronics City | 1.5–2 hours | ₹1200+ | Comfortable, good for luggage; costlier | |
| Mixed (Bus + Auto/Taxi) | KIA-8 bus to Electronics City → local auto/taxi to IIIT-B | 2–2.5 hours | ₹350–₹400 | Economical hybrid option | |
| KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station (Majestic) | BMTC City Bus | Majestic / KBS → Electronics City → Auto to IIIT-B | 1–1.5 hours | ₹20–₹30 | Frequent and cheap; slower in peak hours |
| Taxi / Cab (Ola, Uber) | Via Hosur Road or NICE Road to IIIT-B | 45–75 minutes | ₹400–₹700 | Fastest and convenient; depends on traffic | |
| Kempegowda Bus Station (KBS) | Metro + Bus | Green line from KBS to RV Road + Yellow line from RV Road to Infosys Foundation + Bus 378 to SBI + 100 m walk | 1 hour | ₹100 | Deterministic travel time + economical; Takes a bit longer than taxi |
Recommendations:
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For comfort / luggage: Take a cab directly from airport or railway station.
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For budget travel: Use KIA-8 bus (from airport) or BMTC city bus (from Majestic).
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Avoid peak hours (8–10 AM, 5–8 PM) — Hosur Road and Electronics City can be heavily congested.
Eateries around Electronic City
| Name | Vegetarian | Non-Vegetarian | Indian | Non-Indian | Bar | Distance from IIIT-B | Cost per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 2 km | 1000 |
| Big Baadshaah | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 2.5 km | 800 |
| EC Social | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 3 km | 800 |
| Bier Loft | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 3 km | 900 |
| 46 Ounces | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 1 km | 1500 |
| A2B | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 2.5 km | 300 | ||
| Balaji Bhawan | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 2.5 km | 500 | ||
| Isha Tiffins | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 4 km | 300 | ||
| Dumpling Hood | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 1 km | 400 | ||
| Mayuri | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 3 km | 600 | |
| Nandhana | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 3 km | 800 | |
| Biryani Zone | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 2.5 km | 500 | |
| Paradise Biryani | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 1 km | 600 | |
| Ottera | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 1 km | 2000 |
| Ottium | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 100 m | NA |
| Lemon Tree | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 1 km | 1200 |
| Blooms Suites | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 1 km | NA (dining on booking stay) |
| Svenska | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 1 km | 1100 |
| Radha Regent | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | 2.5 km | 1000 |