Premium
KSRTC Swift (AC & non-AC)
Kerala's long-distance subsidiary runs Scania and Volvo AC seaters and sleepers on interstate routes, including Bengaluru–Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur and Thiruvananthapuram. Booked on onlineksrtcswift.com.
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Kerala RTC bus timings and Bangalore–Kerala buses.
Kerala RTC, the other KSRTC, links Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru with Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram through KSRTC Swift, Garuda and Minnal services. This guide covers classes, booking portals, helplines and the Karnataka KSRTC timetables from Kerala cities.
Kerala RTC helplines
1800-599-4011
- Enquiry
- 0471-2463799
- Swift WhatsApp
- 9497722205
- Official app
- Ente KSRTC
- Bengaluru boarding
- Shantinagar · Mysuru Road
Bus classes
Kerala RTC bus types
Premium
Garuda Maharaja / King Class
Premium AC Volvo and multi-axle services on Bengaluru, Chennai and Coimbatore corridors.
Express
Minnal
Overnight non-stop super-fast services between Kerala cities and to Bengaluru, with limited stops.
Express
Super Deluxe / Super Express
Non-AC push-back coaches with fewer stops; the mid-range choice on interstate and long intra-state routes.
Ordinary
Super Fast / Fast Passenger
The everyday Kerala RTC workhorses, pay on board, stopping at district and taluk stands.
Kerala RTC does not publish a machine-readable timetable, so departure times for Kerala RTC services are not listed here. Timetables below are Karnataka KSRTC departure sheets; check online.keralartc.com for Kerala RTC schedules.
Karnataka KSRTC in Kerala
Timetables from Kerala cities and buses to Kerala
Karnataka KSRTC departure sheets for its counters in Kerala, and stand-to-town routes from Karnataka into Kerala.
Departures from Kerala cities
Karnataka → Kerala routes
Mangaluru BS → Kasaragod126B C Road BS → Kasaragod12Mysuru Road Satellite BS → Kozhikode10Mysuru Road Satellite BS → Kannur7Shantinagar BS → Kannur5Shantinagar BS → Ernakulam5Mysuru Road Satellite BS → Kasaragod4Shantinagar BS → Thrissur4Mysuru Road Satellite BS → Thrissur3Buses to ErnakulamBuses to KozhikodeBuses to ThrissurBuses to ThiruvananthapuramBuses to KannurBuses to Kasaragod
Bengaluru to Kerala by bus
- Bengaluru → Kozhikode (Calicut): about 8 hours via Mysuru, Gundlupete and Wayanad (Sulthan Bathery). Night ghat closure on the Bandipur road (9 PM–6 AM) pushes many services via Hunsur and Gonikoppal instead.
- Bengaluru → Kochi (Ernakulam): 10–11 hours via Salem, Coimbatore and Palakkad, or via Mysuru and Wayanad.
- Bengaluru → Thrissur: 9–10 hours on the Salem–Palakkad alignment.
- Bengaluru → Thiruvananthapuram: 14–15 hours; KSRTC Swift AC sleepers and Garuda Maharaja are the main options.
- Mangaluru → Kannur / Kozhikode: frequent daytime services on NH-66, 3–5 hours.
Karnataka-side alternatives with published timings: Kempegowda Bus Station, Mysuru Bus Stand and Mangaluru Bus Stand. Book Karnataka KSRTC on ksrtc.in.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kerala RTC the same as KSRTC?
Both Kerala State Road Transport Corporation and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation use the abbreviation KSRTC. Kerala RTC books on online.keralartc.com (and onlineksrtcswift.com for Swift services); Karnataka KSRTC books on ksrtc.in. This page covers Kerala RTC and the Bengaluru–Kerala corridor.
How do I book a Kerala RTC bus ticket online?
Use online.keralartc.com or the Ente KSRTC app for regular Kerala RTC services, and onlineksrtcswift.com for KSRTC Swift. Interstate services from Bengaluru can also be booked through the same portals; pick Bangalore as the boarding city.
What are Kerala RTC bus timings from Bangalore?
Most Kerala RTC and Swift services from Bengaluru are overnight departures between roughly 6 PM and 11 PM, reaching Kozhikode in about 8 hours, Kochi in 10–11 hours and Thiruvananthapuram in 14–15 hours. They generally board at Shantinagar Bus Stand and Mysuru Road Satellite Bus Stand. Confirm the boarding point on your ticket.
Does Karnataka KSRTC also run buses to Kerala?
Yes. Karnataka KSRTC operates from Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru to Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Thrissur and Thiruvananthapuram, and publishes departure sheets for its counters in those cities. Those Kerala-city timetables are listed below.
What is the Kerala RTC helpline number?
Route and booking enquiries: 0471-2463799, toll-free 1800-599-4011 (Kerala RTC). KSRTC Swift WhatsApp: 9497722205. Karnataka KSRTC: 080-2625-2625.
Which is faster, Kerala RTC or Karnataka KSRTC to Kochi?
Journey times are similar, 10–11 hours overnight via Salem–Palakkad or via Mysuru–Wayanad depending on the service. Karnataka KSRTC Ambaari sleepers and Kerala Swift AC sleepers are the most comfortable options.