Quick answer: how do I get the cheapest bus ticket?
Search your route on Rodshare, sort the results by Cheapest, and check non-AC seater or AC seater buses first — they are usually the lowest fares. Travelling mid-week and booking a few days early also helps, because popular weekend and festival buses fill up and the remaining seats cost more.
Which bus type is cheapest?
Fares rise with comfort. As a rough guide for the same route:
| Bus type | Typical fare level | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Non-AC seater | Lowest | Short trips, tight budgets |
| Non-AC sleeper | Low | Budget overnight travel |
| AC seater / Volvo | Medium | Comfortable day journeys |
| AC sleeper | Highest | Long overnight journeys |
7 tips to save money on bus tickets
Small choices add up on every trip:
- Sort by Cheapest and compare at least three operators on the same route
- Travel Tuesday–Thursday — weekend and Friday-night buses cost more
- Book 3–7 days ahead for festivals and long weekends
- Pick a seater instead of a sleeper for trips under 6–7 hours
- Use the price-range filter to hide buses above your budget
- Check boarding points — a slightly farther point can have cheaper buses
- Compare with a Rodshare carpool on the same road for shorter trips
How to book a bus ticket on Rodshare
Booking takes about three minutes:
- Open Rodshare and choose the Buses tab
- Enter your from and to city and pick a date
- Compare buses by fare, timing, bus type and seats left
- Choose seats, boarding point and dropping point
- Add passenger details and pay securely online
- Find your ticket number and PNR in My Activity → Bus tickets