Bandra East occupies a geography that modern Mumbai cannot do without. Where Bandra West is the address of sea-facing celebrity bungalows, the Taj Lands End, and the Saturday night restaurant queue, Bandra East is the address of the Bandra Kurla Complex — the planned financial district that Mumbai’s commercial economy migrated to when South Mumbai’s density and floor plate constraints made expansion impossible. BKC now houses the American Consulate, the National Stock Exchange’s offices, SEBI, HDFC, and dozens of multinational corporate headquarters whose combined daily employee movement is one of Mumbai’s largest planned-district commuter flows.
The Bandra East Station Bus Terminus, at 983 Station Road near Bandra Court, behind Amber Hotel, in the Bairam Naupada zone of Bandra East — Maharashtra 400051 — is the BEST bus terminus serving this strategically critical junction. The terminus is open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Key BEST routes terminating here include Route 303 (Mulund Railway Station West to Bandra East Bus Station — a cross-city route), Route 310 (first service at 5:39 AM, last at 1:19 AM from Bandra Station East), and Routes 316, 317, and the BKC-directed services. Bandra Station East — the Harbour Line, Western Railway, Central Railway convergence — is just 17 metres from the Bandra Station (E) stop, and the Bandra East Bus Terminus itself is 401 metres from the railway station stop. Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line, Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) serves the Bandra Colony station approximately 15 minutes walk from Bandra Terminus, transforming the connectivity options available to this eastern Bandra zone.
The terminus also connects to Bandra Terminus Railway Station — the long-distance Western Railway terminus for trains to Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan, and the northern cities — approximately 530 metres away.
Bandra East Station Bus Terminus Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Bandra East Station Bus Terminus |
| Address | 983, Station Road, Near Bandra Court, Behind Amber Hotel, Bairam Naupada, Bandra East, Mumbai — 400051 |
| Operated By | BEST (Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport) |
| Operating Hours | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM, 7 days a week |
| Key BEST Routes | 303 (Mulund Rly Stn W – Bandra E Bus Stn); 310 (first 5:39 AM, last 1:19 AM); 316, 317; BKC 1, BKC 2 (AC) |
| BKC Routes | Routes 316, 317, BKC 1, BKC 2, 182, 183 (women special) — to Bandra Colony, Tata Colony, Diamond Market, C.A. Institute |
| Nearest Railway Station | Bandra Terminus (CGDR) — Approx. 530 m; Western Railway long-distance terminus |
| Bandra Station (E) | Harbour Line, WR, CR — 401 m from bus terminus; 17 m from bus stop |
| Nearest Metro Station | Bandra Colony — Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) — Approx. 15 min walk |
| Distance from BKC | Approx. 2–3 km |
| Distance from CSIA Airport | Approx. 10–12 km |
| Distance from South Mumbai (CST) | Approx. 10 km via Harbour Line |
| Key Landmark Nearby | Bandra Court, Amber Hotel, BKC commercial zone |
Location
The Bus Terminus is on Station Road in Bandra East — the approach road to Bandra Railway Station from the eastern side. The address near Bandra Court and behind Amber Hotel places it in the dense commercial and transit zone immediately adjacent to Bandra Station’s eastern entrance. The same road connects northward to the BKC access routes and southward toward the Dharavi-Sion corridor.
Directions
From Bandra Station East (Harbour/WR/CR): Walk approximately 401 metres, 6 minutes from the station exit.
From BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex): BEST Routes BKC 1, BKC 2, 316, and 317 connect BKC to the Bandra Terminus zone. Road distance approximately 2 to 3 kilometres.
From Mulund Railway Station: Route 303 BEST bus covers the cross-city corridor from Mulund (W) to Bandra East Bus Station directly.
From Bandra Colony Metro Station (Line 3): Walk approximately 15 minutes to the bus terminus.
From CSIA Airport: Travel approximately 10 to 12 kilometres by cab, 20 to 40 minutes depending on Western Express Highway traffic.
Connectivity
Bandra Station on the Western Railway (Fast and Slow lines to Churchgate) and Harbour Line (to CST via Kurla, Wadala) provides primary rail connectivity — one of Mumbai’s busiest suburban stations. Bandra Terminus (CGDR), 530 metres away, handles long-distance trains to Delhi, Agra, Jodhpur, Ajmer, and cities across North India — a different set of passengers who also use the bus terminus zone for their first and last mile connectivity. Metro Line 3’s Bandra Colony station, operational since October 2024, has added underground metro connectivity to the eastern Bandra zone for the first time.
Nearby Areas
Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC): Mumbai’s planned financial district — home to the American Consulate, NSE, SEBI, and dozens of multinational headquarters — is directly accessible by BEST BKC routes from the bus terminus. The BKC office population generates the dominant commuter demand for these routes. Dharavi: One of Asia’s most densely populated urban settlements and India’s most significant informal economy cluster is adjacent to the Bandra East zone — accessible from the bus terminus and a subject of enormous ongoing redevelopment discussions. Mount Mary Church: The famed Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount in Bandra West — drawing pilgrims from across Mumbai’s Christian community especially during the September feast — is accessible from the Bandra Station zone the bus terminus serves.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Bandra East Station Bus Terminus located?
A: 983, Station Road, near Bandra Court, behind Amber Hotel, Bairam Naupada, Bandra East, Mumbai — 400051. Open 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM daily.
Q2. How far is the Bus Terminus from Bandra Railway Station?
A: Bandra Station (E) stop is 401 metres from the Bus Terminus. Bandra Terminus railway station is approximately 530 metres.
Q3. Which BEST routes serve Bandra East Bus Terminus?
A: Routes 303 (from Mulund), 310, 316, 317, BKC 1, BKC 2 (AC for BKC), and women-special Routes 182 and 183.
Q4. Which metro serves Bandra East Bus Terminus?
A: Bandra Colony Station on Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line, Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ) — approximately 15 minutes walk. Opened October 2024.
Q5. Does the Bandra East Bus Terminus connect to BKC?
A: Yes — BEST Routes BKC 1 and BKC 2 (both AC), plus Routes 316 and 317, directly connect the Bandra Terminus zone to Bandra Colony, Tata Colony, Diamond Market, and BKC’s CA Institute.