Local Transport Assistance

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) constitutes a large green campus. In order to commute within campus, most students use free transportation provided by the institute to get from point A to point B. Please see below the available options for you to reach the SCCS-Bng 2026 Conference Venue - J.N. Tata Auditorium during the conference days.

Commute within IISc

Transvaahan Service (E-rickshaws)

A free e-rickshaw service, "Transvaahan", operates along fixed routes within the campus. Each vehicle accommodates up to 4 passengers.

Timings and route map can be accessed using the links below:

• Transvaahan Timings
• Campus Transport Route Map

Recommended Routes

• Blue Line: It is the most convenient way to travel between D-Gate (12) (Biological Sciences Building) and Maramma Circle (1).
• Orange Line: It runs between the Underpass (1) and Sarvam Complex (11). Participants staying at Hoysala Guest House may alight at Nesara Restaurant (between stops 8 & 9) and walk to Hoysala.
• Green Line: It runs between the IISc Main Gate (1) and the Centenary Visitor’s House (CVH) Gate (11). The route passes by Hoysala Guest House (4) and Super Bazaar (7).
• Purple Line: It starts at the Security Office (1), passes in front of Super Bazaar (6), and continues to CVH Gate (8).
• Red Line: It starts at IISc Main Gate and crosses Nesara Restaurant (3), Sarvam Complex (5), to reach Biological Sciences Building (7) and D-Gate (8).

Please use the campus transport map to locate the routes and stops of all e-rickshaws within IISc.

Key Gates and Locations

• The gate closest to J.N. Tata Auditorium is National Science Seminar Complex Main Gate and Maramma Circle Gate .
• The gate closest to the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES) or Biological Science Building, Biochemistry, and Physics Department is D-Gate .
• There are 4 ATMs available on campus: State Bank of India (SBI): 1, 2 and Canara Bank: 1, 2.
• Within the IISc campus, facilities include: one restaurant (Nesara), two food canteens (Sarvam Complex and Kabini), and one supermarket (Super Bazaar / Janta Bazaar).

Commute between National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and IISc

A free shuttle bus service operates between National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) InStem Gate and IISc.

(NOT provided by SCCS-Bng 2026)

Scan the QR code for the bus timings.

Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) Guest House, Jalahalli - Transport

(For SCCS-Bng 2026 Delegates staying at IAS)

Morning Departure (from IAS Guest House to JN Tata Auditorium)

Four buses, arranged by SCCS-Bng 2026, will depart each morning SHARP as follows:

• Day 1: 7:10 AM, 7:15 AM, 7:20 AM, 7:25 AM (4 buses)
• Day 2-3: 6:20 AM (1 bus for Morning Walk participants); 7:20 AM (3 buses)
• Day 4: 7:20 AM (4 buses)

Evening Departure (from JN Tata Auditorium to IAS Guest House)

• Day 1-2: 8:30 PM (3 buses), 9:30 PM (1 bus for Nocturnal Walk participants)
• Day 3: 8:30 PM (4 buses)
• Day 4: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (3-4 buses)

Please ensure you arrive on time. Buses will depart strictly as scheduled. Missing your bus may require you to make alternative travel arrangements and could result in delays to your commute.