Kerala transport corporation schedules festive inter-State bus services
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation will operate additional inter-State buses from October 14 to November 14 for the Mahanavami, Vijayadashami and Deepavali travel season. Services will connect Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai with destinations across Kerala, with advance booking available online and through counters.
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation will operate special inter-State services from October 14 to November 14 to meet increased travel demand during the festive season. The additional buses will serve routes connecting Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai with destinations across Kerala. The programme covers the Mahanavami, Vijayadashami and Deepavali period.
Services from Bengaluru will run to destinations including Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur, Nilambur, Ponnani, Ernakulam, Changanassery, Pala, Alappuzha, Kollam, Punalur, Kottarakkara, Cherthala, Haripad, Kottayam, Adoor, Kannur, Payyannur, Kanhangad and Thiruvananthapuram. Additional services will connect Mysuru with Kannur and Madurai, while Chennai will have special services to Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. Some routes, including services to Ernakulam, will use multi-axle air-conditioned buses.
Buses will also operate from several Kerala depots to Bengaluru, Mysuru and Chennai. Some services will run on alternate days, according to the transport minister’s office. The corporation said it would deploy more buses if passenger demand increased.
Online reservations have already opened, allowing travellers to book before the expected rush. Tickets can be booked through the official Kerala State Road Transport Corporation website, the Ente KSRTC Neo OPRS application and reservation counters. A WhatsApp ticketing facility is also available at 9447071021.
The corporation advised passengers to book in advance to avoid last-minute pressure and support more comfortable journeys during the festival period.
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