KSRTC to operate additional services connecting Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru and Chennai; bookings opened

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In view of the heavy rush of travellers to and from Kerala during the Mahanavami, Vijayadashami, and Diwali celebrations, KSRTC has arranged special additional inter-state services. From October 14 to November 14, additional services will operate from various centres in Kerala to Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chennai, as well as services returning to Kerala.

Details of Special Services

From Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chennai to various locations in Kerala (October 14 to November 14, 2026)

Bengaluru – Kozhikode

Bengaluru – Malappuram

Bengaluru – Thrissur

Bengaluru – Nilambur

Bengaluru – Ponnani

Bengaluru – Ernakulam

Bengaluru – Changanassery

Bengaluru – Pala

Bengaluru – Alappuzha

Bengaluru – Kollam

Bengaluru – Punalur

Bengaluru – Kottarakkara

Bengaluru – Cherthala

Bengaluru – Haripad

Bengaluru – Kottayam

Bengaluru – Adoor

Bengaluru – Kannur

Bengaluru – Payyannur

Bengaluru – Kanhangad

Mysuru – Kannur

Mysuru – Madurai

Bengaluru – Thiruvananthapuram

Chennai – Thiruvananthapuram

Chennai – Ernakulam (Multi-Axle AC)

From various bus stations in Kerala to Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chennai (October 14 to November 14, 2026)

• Kozhikode – Bengaluru

• Nilambur – Bengaluru

• Ponnani – Bengaluru

• Malappuram – Bengaluru

• Thrissur – Bengaluru

• Ernakulam – Bengaluru

• Changanassery – Bengaluru

• Pala – Mysuru

• Alappuzha – Bengaluru

• Kollam – Bengaluru

• Punalur – Bengaluru

• Kottarakkara – Bengaluru

• Cherthala – Bengaluru

• Haripad – Bengaluru

• Kottayam – Bengaluru

• Adoor – Bengaluru

• Kannur – Bengaluru

• Payyannur – Bengaluru

• Kanhangad – Bengaluru

• Kannur – Mysuru

• Thiruvananthapuram – Bengaluru

• Thiruvananthapuram – Chennai

• Ernakulam – Chennai (Multi-Axle AC)

Some services will operate on alternate days. Measures have also been taken to arrange additional services based on passenger demand and rush.

Online reservation facilities are available for all special services. Passengers can book tickets in advance via www.keralartc.com, the 'Ente KSRTC Neo OPRS' mobile app, KSRTC WhatsApp ticketing (9447071021), and KSRTC reservation counters.

KSRTC urged passengers to book their tickets as early as possible to avoid the rush during the festive season and to ensure travel at their preferred times.