Karnataka RTC launches first Fly Bus service to Kerala: Bengaluru airport to Kozhikode route
The service will be operated using a premium 41-seater air-conditioned semi-sleeper bus.
The service will be operated using a premium 41-seater air-conditioned semi-sleeper bus.
The service will be operated using a premium 41-seater air-conditioned semi-sleeper bus.
In a major boost for travellers heading from Bengaluru to northern Kerala, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is launching its first-ever Fly Bus service to the state. Operating daily from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru to Kozhikode, the service is scheduled to begin operations this Friday, July 17. The highly anticipated launch promises a premium, hassle-free commute for passengers from the Malabar region at an affordable fare of ₹1,550.
Royal travel at affordable rates
Currently, KSRTC operates Fly Bus services from Bengaluru airport to destinations such as Mysuru, Madikeri, and Kundapura. The introduction of the Kozhikode route will provide massive relief to passengers from Kerala. Travellers arriving at Bengaluru airport often have to shell out hefty sums for private taxis or spend up to two hours navigating city traffic to reach railway or bus stations. This direct premium service bypasses these hurdles entirely, saving both time and money.
Convenient timings and route details
The service will be operated using a premium 41-seater air-conditioned semi-sleeper bus. The bus will depart from Terminal 1 at Kempegowda International Airport, pick up passengers at Terminal 2, and head towards Kozhikode. Departing from Bengaluru airport at 10.45 pm, the bus will arrive in Kozhikode at 7.15 am the next day. The scheduled stops along this route include Mysuru (2.45 am), Hunsur (3.30 am), Gonikoppal (4.15 am), Kutta (4.50 am), Mananthavady (5.20 am), Kalpetta (6.05 am), and Thamarassery (6.30 am).
Return journey schedules
For the return trip, the bus will depart from Kozhikode at 7.30 pm and reach Bengaluru airport at 5.15 am the following morning. The return route will include a stop at Nayandahalli Metro Station in Bengaluru, making it convenient for those wishing to alight in the city. The schedule for other key intermediate stops on the return leg includes Kalpetta (8.40 pm), Mananthavady (9.15 pm), Kutta (10.15 pm), Gonikoppal (10.50 pm), Hunsur (11.00 pm), and Mysuru (12.30 am).
Easy ticket booking
According to Karnataka RTC Liaison Officer G Prashanth, tickets for this daily Fly Bus service can be booked online. Passengers can secure their seats in advance by visiting the official booking portal.