Need to travel by bus from Madras to Bangalore

Nikhilb2008 · 24th March 2009, 16:26

I'm trying to book online on redbus.in and Sharma transports is not available. There is this Shama Sardar travels. Any idea how it is?

What is recommended? I prefer a Volve AC sleeper. Volvo AC is much preferred. LAst time I travelled from Bangalore to MAdras by bus, it was horrible. It was SRS travels and they bloody switched off the AC half the time. In the middle of the night, I had to go and tell the driver to switch it on. The seats had bugs and I had rashed on my body by the next morning.

What is a good option?

Date of travel is 29th march. Need to leave in the night so I reach BLR early next morning.

lancer&shogun · 24th March 2009, 16:35

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What is recommended? I prefer a Volve AC sleeper. Volvo AC is much preferred

What is a good option?

I prefer KPN travels, click here to book tickets.

Cheers,
L&S

Blue Thunder · 24th March 2009, 16:36

You could try ABT X travels also, very good service, the A/C is also good.

Nikhilb2008 · 24th March 2009, 16:39

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Originally Posted by lancer&shogun

I prefer KPN travels, click here to book tickets.

Cheers,
L&S

Are they good? I mean I hope they will not switch off the AC midway through the journey.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

You could try ABT X travels also, very good service, the A/C is also good.

Do they have a sleeper? Where do I book the ticket?

Red Circle · 24th March 2009, 16:40

I travelled in KPN bus around 10 months back from chennai to bangalore and it was good not great but good, You can go for it. The AC is powerfull so may have to carry a skull cap

finneyp · 24th March 2009, 16:46

Nikhil, KSRTC has a Volvo A/c bus to & from Chennai, good service!

anainar · 24th March 2009, 16:57

ABT is good and on time. KPN also has sleeper buses. Am not sure about them switching off the A/C at nights though. But they do the distance in 5-6 hours. Take the last bus if you want to land in Chennai in the early morning.

Lukeskywalker · 24th March 2009, 17:08

@ Nikhil

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What is a good option?

A really good option is a certain silver truck with new geolanders driven by a decent chappie who regularly travels on your desired route.

pypkmsrikanth · 24th March 2009, 17:10

You have only one option if you want the Volvo A/C Sleeper which is the Sharma, dont ever try the likes of Shama Sardar etc. If you are insistent on an AC Sleeper I would suggest you take up the KPN one and book the ones on the left hand side which are single berths. If regular seating in A/C buses is fine with you I would suggest you book in one of the KSRTC Airavath's nothing to beat them or ABT Travels which are not Volvo but there is no one to beat them in terms of service even though they use the ALL 12M coaches.

@Lukeskywalker - We call the decent chappie TTC driver in our circles.

@ Nikhil - Why dont you try booking in Sharma transports website ::Sharma Transports:: I sTill see berths available for 29th March. -

Edit Oh sorry I thought you wanted to leave from Bangalore on 29th its the other way then you are in serious trouble mate, I doubt you would get options available in any decent buses. The Ugadi Weekend is going to make matters worse for you. If you are fine I would suggest you take one of the afternoon buses and come back to Bangalore late evening peacefully

lancer&shogun · 24th March 2009, 17:13

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Nikhilb2008;1228509]Are they good? I mean I hope they will not switch off the AC midway through the journey.

Hey Nikhil, They used to reach chennai by 5 to 5:30 hours and they will not switch off the AC(it didn't happen to me till now) but i've seen them running fan, once they reach guindy!

EDIT: Just now checked for 28th sleeper class from bangalore to chennai, berths are available!

cheers,
L&S

hrag · 24th March 2009, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Lukeskywalker

A really good option is a certain silver truck with new geolanders driven by a decent chappie who regularly travels on your desired route.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pypkmsrikanth

@Lukeskywalker - We call the decent chappie TTC driver in our circles.

Pearl White. Geolandar.
TTC driver has already made an offer to tyre dealer.

kreddy · 24th March 2009, 17:44

If it is convenient try Shatabdi at 530 pm, you will be Bangalore Cantt by 1000 pm

HappyWheels · 24th March 2009, 17:51

Nikhil,

Use KPN service. They do not switch off the A/c.

Used their service, every weekend for 4 months, between Bangalore to Chennai and back.

Also, try out ABT, their buses are having very good reviews here.

Nikhilb2008 · 24th March 2009, 17:54

I think I will take Luke's advice and return in the silver truck!

HappyWheels · 24th March 2009, 18:27

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Originally Posted by hrag

Pearl White. Geolandar.
TTC driver has already made an offer to tyre dealer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikhilb2008

I think I will take Luke's advice and return in the silver truck!

Is food and drinks also provided FOC?

24th March 2009, 16:26	#1
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	Need to travel by bus from Madras to Bangalore I'm trying to book online on redbus.in and Sharma transports is not available. There is this Shama Sardar travels. Any idea how it is? What is recommended? I prefer a Volve AC sleeper. Volvo AC is much preferred. LAst time I travelled from Bangalore to MAdras by bus, it was horrible. It was SRS travels and they bloody switched off the AC half the time. In the middle of the night, I had to go and tell the driver to switch it on. The seats had bugs and I had rashed on my body by the next morning. What is a good option? Date of travel is 29th march. Need to leave in the night so I reach BLR early next morning.
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24th March 2009, 16:36	#3
Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,657 Thanked: 386 Times View My Garage	You could try ABT X travels also, very good service, the A/C is also good.
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24th March 2009, 16:40	#5
Red Circle BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 74 Thanked: 16 Times	I travelled in KPN bus around 10 months back from chennai to bangalore and it was good not great but good, You can go for it. The AC is powerfull so may have to carry a skull cap
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24th March 2009, 16:46	#6
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Nikhil, KSRTC has a Volvo A/c bus to & from Chennai, good service!
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24th March 2009, 16:57	#7
anainar BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 341 Thanked: 10 Times	ABT is good and on time. KPN also has sleeper buses. Am not sure about them switching off the A/C at nights though. But they do the distance in 5-6 hours. Take the last bus if you want to land in Chennai in the early morning.
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24th March 2009, 17:10	#9
pypkmsrikanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,124 Thanked: 283 Times View My Garage	You have only one option if you want the Volvo A/C Sleeper which is the Sharma, dont ever try the likes of Shama Sardar etc. If you are insistent on an AC Sleeper I would suggest you take up the KPN one and book the ones on the left hand side which are single berths. If regular seating in A/C buses is fine with you I would suggest you book in one of the KSRTC Airavath's nothing to beat them or ABT Travels which are not Volvo but there is no one to beat them in terms of service even though they use the ALL 12M coaches. @Lukeskywalker - We call the decent chappie TTC driver in our circles. @ Nikhil - Why dont you try booking in Sharma transports website ::Sharma Transports:: I sTill see berths available for 29th March. - Edit Oh sorry I thought you wanted to leave from Bangalore on 29th its the other way then you are in serious trouble mate, I doubt you would get options available in any decent buses. The Ugadi Weekend is going to make matters worse for you. If you are fine I would suggest you take one of the afternoon buses and come back to Bangalore late evening peacefully Last edited by pypkmsrikanth : 24th March 2009 at 17:25.
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24th March 2009, 17:44	#12
kreddy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 86 Thanked: 36 Times	Try Shatabdi If it is convenient try Shatabdi at 530 pm, you will be Bangalore Cantt by 1000 pm
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24th March 2009, 17:51	#13
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Nikhil, Use KPN service. They do not switch off the A/c. Used their service, every weekend for 4 months, between Bangalore to Chennai and back. Also, try out ABT, their buses are having very good reviews here.
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24th March 2009, 17:54	#14
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,196 Thanked: 10,138 Times	I think I will take Luke's advice and return in the silver truck!
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