Kerala RTC Mysuru-Paravur bus services gain popularity among commuters: More weekend services coming up

The recently launched Premium Fast Passenger bus services operated by Kerala RTC from Mysuru to Paravur in Ernakulam district are receiving an overwhelming response from commuters. The services, which previously terminated at Thrissur, were extended to Paravur to offer better connectivity. This remains the sole direct public transport service linking Mysuru to the coastal belts of Thrissur and Ernakulam districts.

Bus schedules and timings
The first bus departs from Mysuru at 5.30 am and reaches Paravur at 3.35 pm, passing through Gudalur, Vazhikadavu, Nilambur, Perinthalmanna, Pattambi, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Iringalakuda, and Kodungallur. The second service leaves Mysuru at  6 pm and arrives at Paravur at 3.55 am the following morning along the same route.
For the return journey, the first bus leaves Paravur at 5.15 am and reaches Mysuru at 3.40 pm. The second bus departs Paravur at 12.30 pm and arrives in Mysuru at 10.55 pm.

New weekend service to Haripad
In response to growing demand, Kerala RTC is introducing a weekend Superfast Premium service between Mysuru and Haripad starting this Friday. The bus will depart Mysuru on Fridays and Sundays at 3.45 pm, travelling via Mananthavady 12.35 pm, Kalpetta (1.15 am), Kozhikode (3.15 am), Thrissur (7 am), Vyttila (9.39 am), Cherthala (10.45 am), and Alappuzha (11.20 am), before reaching Haripad at 12 noon.
The return service will leave Haripad on Thursdays and Saturdays at 8.20 pm, passing through Alappuzha (9 pm), Vyttila (10.49 pm), Thrissur (1.20 am), Kozhikode (5.10 am), Kalpetta (6.40 am), and Mananthavady (7.30 am), arriving in Mysuru at 11.50 am. The ticket fare for this route is fixed at ₹694.

More services planned to meet demand
Kerala RTC is gearing up to introduce more weekend services from Mysuru to central and southern regions of Kerala, fulfilling long-pending demands from local Malayali associations. With limited direct train connections between Mysuru and Kerala, IT professionals and students residing in Mysuru rely heavily on state transport buses, especially during weekends and festive seasons.