Banglore - Tirupathi Reliable Volvo Service

prmd_cochin · 19th April 2010, 16:38

I would like to know about Banglore -tirupathi volvo/ benz or nayother a/c bus service.

Please help.

KRRaj · 19th April 2010, 17:06

Both KSRTC (Karnataka) and APSRTC operate regular volvo schedules. You can choose either of them.

arunkumars · 19th April 2010, 17:16

Suggest you to stick with KSRTC, Karnataka volvo service to tirupathi.
I have travelled by both KSRTC and APSRTC volvo from Bangalore to Tirupathi and felt KSRTC is better. Would recommend to skip the private service operators.

ampere · 19th April 2010, 18:02

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Originally Posted by KRRaj

Both KSRTC (Karnataka) and APSRTC operate regular volvo schedules. You can choose either of them.

And they are very very good ! 2-3 buses at night from 9 to 11 PM.
2-3 in the day from Tirupathi starting (2-4PM).

Book online on the KSRTC site.

addyhemmige · 19th April 2010, 18:09

In case you are interested in a package deal or something, you can try KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation) & AP Tourism. Both have Volvo services from Bangalore apart from the KSRTC & APSRTC services.

nirmaljusdoit · 19th April 2010, 19:36

KSRTC or APSRTC

Had a very bad experience with Greenline Travels few months ago. Thoroughly unprofessional behavior & shoddy service.

arun1100 · 19th April 2010, 19:48

KSTDC/APTDC booking and departure offices are at Race Course road and near Corporation.

speedsatya · 19th April 2010, 20:00

KSTDC is the one to go for.They have 2 buses starting in the evening which reach Tirupati by 3-4 am .They do have a tie up with a hotel in Tirupati where one can freshen up and change before going to the temple.
You are back in Bangalore by 4-5 pm the next day.Overall ,a very professional and reliable service

Akadian · 19th April 2010, 21:07

Any day, I would pick the KSRTC Airawath service. It is by far the best experience compared to all the other private operators. If not Airawath, APSRTC would be second choice. Don't go with private buses, my personal experience is not very encouraging.

ampere · 19th April 2010, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Akadian

Any day, I would pick the KSRTC Airawath service. It is by far the best experience compared to all the other private operators. If not Airawath, APSRTC would be second choice. Don't go with private buses, my personal experience is not very encouraging.

Choose the KSRTC specifically for going to Tirupathi. Thats because, at Majestic the platform for APSRTC can keep changing. Though they have one designated, but buses do leave from other places! KSRTC is more consistent for that matter. For return all one needs to do is go to the Tirupathi bus station at 2PM. Buses start 2-3. This can be either APSRTC or KSRTC, does not matter. Just hop on to which ever you get.

prmd_cochin · 20th April 2010, 00:34

Thanks a lot guys, i booked the KSRTC Airawat leaving at 11.40 Pm online.

Thanks again.

Akadian · 20th April 2010, 09:51

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Originally Posted by prmd_cochin

Thanks a lot guys, i booked the KSRTC Airawat leaving at 11.40 Pm online.

Thanks again.

Have a nice journey, buddy. Do post your experience in this thread after coming back. Looking forward to your feedback.

Cheers

arunkumars · 21st April 2010, 15:44

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Originally Posted by prmd_cochin

Thanks a lot guys, i booked the KSRTC Airawat leaving at 11.40 Pm online.

Generally there would be huge rush from "Tirupathi to Bangalore" if returning on Sunday.
Would recommend to book tickets in advance.

ampere · 21st April 2010, 20:33

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Originally Posted by arunkumars

Generally there would be huge rush from "Tirupathi to Bangalore" if returning on Sunday.
Would recommend to book tickets in advance.

If you plan an over night bus, then yes better book. For the day journey, it becomes difficult to figure when will darshan get over. And hence you cant book it planning to return during the day !

arunkumars · 22nd April 2010, 10:48

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Originally Posted by ampere

If you plan an over night bus, then yes better book. For the day journey, it becomes difficult to figure when will darshan get over. And hence you cant book it planning to return during the day !

I agree, but just to be on the safer side felt prmd_cochin should get the tickets booked at a time he thinks is appropriate as this is the holiday season.
There were times when I have waited in the Tirupathi bus stand stranded even in afternoons

as most buses were full and this was last year.

19th April 2010, 16:38	#1
prmd_cochin BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 575 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Banglore - Tirupathi Reliable Volvo Service I would like to know about Banglore -tirupathi volvo/ benz or nayother a/c bus service. Please help.
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19th April 2010, 17:06	#2
KRRaj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 514 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Both KSRTC (Karnataka) and APSRTC operate regular volvo schedules. You can choose either of them.
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19th April 2010, 17:16	#3
arunkumars BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: INDIA Posts: 55 Thanked: 7 Times	Suggest you to stick with KSRTC, Karnataka volvo service to tirupathi. I have travelled by both KSRTC and APSRTC volvo from Bangalore to Tirupathi and felt KSRTC is better. Would recommend to skip the private service operators.
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19th April 2010, 18:09	#5
addyhemmige Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore/Hassan Posts: 1,527 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	In case you are interested in a package deal or something, you can try KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation) & AP Tourism. Both have Volvo services from Bangalore apart from the KSRTC & APSRTC services.
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19th April 2010, 19:36	#6
nirmaljusdoit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 839 Thanked: 696 Times	KSRTC or APSRTC Had a very bad experience with Greenline Travels few months ago. Thoroughly unprofessional behavior & shoddy service.
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19th April 2010, 19:48	#7
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,104 Thanked: 5,752 Times View My Garage	KSTDC/APTDC booking and departure offices are at Race Course road and near Corporation.
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19th April 2010, 20:00	#8
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	KSTDC is the one to go for.They have 2 buses starting in the evening which reach Tirupati by 3-4 am .They do have a tie up with a hotel in Tirupati where one can freshen up and change before going to the temple. You are back in Bangalore by 4-5 pm the next day.Overall ,a very professional and reliable service
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19th April 2010, 21:07	#9
Akadian BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Karnal Posts: 264 Thanked: 5 Times	Any day, I would pick the KSRTC Airawath service. It is by far the best experience compared to all the other private operators. If not Airawath, APSRTC would be second choice. Don't go with private buses, my personal experience is not very encouraging.
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20th April 2010, 00:34	#11
prmd_cochin BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 575 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Thanks a lot guys, i booked the KSRTC Airawat leaving at 11.40 Pm online. Thanks again.
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