Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) Bus

A: There are several buses that run between Pune and Bangalore (Bengaluru) . After the ease of intra-state and inter-state travel post Covid-19 lockdown, one can easily book buses from Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) using redBus website or app. However, the travel rules may change and we recommend you to check out the official website of respective states for detailed information

A: Many bus operators on the route from Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) offer sleeper buses. While booking Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) buses, you can filter out the sleeper buses and book a bus that suits your needs.

A: Buses are the best modes of transportation for traveling from Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) . You can book a bus ticket from Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) from the comfort of your home by simply logging on to redBus website or app, entering Pune and Bangalore (Bengaluru) as your source and destination respectively, and selecting the most suitable bus available from the list.

A: Yes, redBus makes cancelling or rescheduling the bus tickets extremely easy for passengers. You can reschedule your Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) bus ticket by entering the ticket details and choosing a future date of traveling. Confirm the rescheduled date of travel and pay the difference amount for the ticket. Disclaimer: Please note that rescheduling the tickets is subject to bus operator policy. One can check the availability of rescheduling the tickets of the respective bus operator while booking tickets online.

A: Several private and RTC buses have started running on Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) post Covid-19 lockdown. You can check the total number of available buses by selecting the date of travel on Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) route and book the most suitable bus ticket.

A: The total bus duration taken on Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) buses depends upon the bus operators, the road route they follow, and the break duration they take. While booking Pune to Bangalore (Bengaluru) buses on redBus, one can see the total time taken by each bus operator in the detail and choose accordingly.

A: The most popular bus route from Pune to Bangalore is NH 48. However, there are other routes as well. Some buses take Pune – Sangli – Kolhapur – Hubli – Dharwad – Dawangere – KR Puram route, which is 1020 km long. Another route is Pune – Shirwal – Surul –Karad – Kolhapur – Nippani – Hubli – Ranibennur – Davangere – Tumkur route and this route is 1030 km. However, the distance between Pune and Bangalore is around 1000 km, no matter which route you take. So, the approximate travel time ranges between 12 hours and 17 hours.

A: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation is the state-operated buses plying on this route. There are many private bus operators as well, prominent among them are VRL Travels, Gujarat Travels and SRS Travels and Orange Tours & Travels.

A: Because the journey is very long, bus operators give multiple breaks for passengers to freshen up and to have food. Normally you get two or three breaks, typically near to roadside restaurants or Dhabas. These places will have washroom facilities and refreshments. The choices of restaurants are different for different operators. For example, buses from Orange Tours and Travels takes a single break only – a 15-minute break near Hotel Daulat, which is a pure vegetarian restaurant. Go Tour Travels, on the other hand, takes two breaks – a 10-minute break near Jai Hind Hotel along the Bangalore Highway and the second one a 20-minutes break. If you are travelling on SRS Travels takes about small breaks Ratnam Hotel, Hotel Aroma Naturals, Neelkamal Hotel and Hotel Green Palace. Every operator has their own preferred places to take a break.

A: The lowest fare would be around Rs. 500, which is for an AC seater. Volvo semi-sleeper ticket would cost you around Rs. 900 while a Volvo sleeper coach ticket would cost around Rs. 1,900. There could be slight differences in ticket prices according to the season and the operators. Charges may increase during peak season and would decrease during the offseason. Check for redBus offers to avail tickets in discounted rates!

A: There are six services from Pune to Bangalore. All KSRTC buses have only one boarding point in Pune – Swargate. Even Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, MSRTC buses also pick up passengers from Swargate.

A: Pickup points of private-operated buses are Wakhad Ginger Hotel, Wakhad Hinjewadi - SRS Travels, Chandini Chowk, and Katrej. The main dropping points in Bangalore are Tumkur Bye Pass, Nelemanagala SRS Travels, 8th Mile (flyover), Jalahalli (flyover), Rajajinagar, and Malleswaram Circle.

A: Most of the Volvo and Scania buses offer WiFi facility. Volvo/Scania buses are run by both government operators and private operators. National Travels and Orange Tours and Travels offer different types of Volvo buses ranging from Volvo multi-axle I-shift, Volvo multi-axle sleeper AC, AC sleeper, semi-sleeper, Scania AC multi-axle sleeper etc.

A: Normally, most of the Pune Bangalore buses are scheduled overnight. The first bus from Pune departs at 1:30 am and after a 13-hour 30 minutes journey, it reaches Bangalore at around 3:30 pm. Pune -Bangalore buses run at a high frequency – almost one in every 3 minutes. The last bust from departs from Pune at around 11:59 pm. This trip takes about 14 hours and it usually reaches the destination at around 02: 00 pm.

A: Yes. You need to give the details of your ID to book tickets online. You can select the type of ID from a drop-down list. You may select from Driving license, Pan Card, Adhar card, Voter’s ID and Passport. Remember to carry your ID when you travel. You need to produce the original hard copy of your ID while boarding the bus.