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India · Travel: Tickets & HotelsredBus
Book intercity bus tickets across India - comparing over 3,500 bus operators, seat maps and live tracking - on the country's largest online bus-ticketing platform.
What it helps with
- An overnight sleeper busAC sleeper seats.
- Buses where trains are fullThousands of routes.
- Live bus trackingBoarding point.
About redBus
redBus is an Indian online bus-ticketing platform founded in Bangalore in 2006 by three BITS Pilani-trained engineers, born out of one founder's own frustration trying to book a bus ticket home for Diwali. It grew into India's largest online bus-ticketing network, connecting travelers with a network of thousands of bus operators nationwide, and later added train ticket booking and other travel services. The company is now part of the MakeMyTrip group (via its 2013 acquisition by Ibibo Group) but remains headquartered in India and built specifically around India's intercity bus network.
Key Features
- Huge Operator Network: Compare and book across thousands of private and state-run bus operators in one search, rather than checking each one separately.
- Seat Selection and Live Tracking: Choose your seat from a bus layout map and track many buses live during the journey.
- Multiple Transport Options: Beyond buses, book train tickets and, in some cities, ride-pooling for daily commutes.
- State Transport Partnerships: Partnered with several state road transport corporations (including Rajasthan's RSRTC) to sell official government bus tickets online alongside private operators.
How to Get Started
- Visit the redBus website or app and enter your departure city, destination and travel date.
- Compare available buses by operator, departure time, price and seat type.
- Select your seat from the layout map and enter passenger details.
- Pay online and receive your e-ticket or m-ticket for boarding.
Before you use it
- Payment: redBus accepts some international cards, unlike many Indian travel apps.
- Good to know: Arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes early; buses leave from roadside stops, not always a terminal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does redBus work with a foreign bank card in India?
- Yes - redBus accepts foreign-issued cards in India.
- Is redBus available in English?
- Yes, redBus has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use redBus?
- No, an international phone number generally works for redBus.
- Do I need local ID or residency for redBus?
- No, redBus doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use redBus?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does redBus cost?
- Ticket price per seat; small booking fee
