Stand timetables abbreviate classes as EXP, R/H, N/A/SLP or MLT. Here is what each KSRTC class means, how it is seated, whether it is air-conditioned and when it is worth the fare.
AC sleeper, multi-axle
KSRTC's flagship overnight sleeper: multi-axle chassis, wide berths, charging points, curtains and reading lights. Runs on Bengaluru–Mangaluru, Udupi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa and other long-haul corridors.
Best for: Overnight trips over 300 km when you want to arrive rested.
AC sleeper
Two-axle AC sleeper with single and double berths, a step below Utsav in price. Common on Bengaluru–Mangaluru, Mysuru and Chennai night services.
Best for: Value overnight AC sleeper.
Volvo / Scania AC seater, 2+2 push-back
The classic KSRTC Volvo. Wide push-back seats, leg rests on newer coaches, and the quickest scheduled runs on the expressway routes.
Best for: Daytime premium travel on Bengaluru–Mysuru, Chikkamagaluru, Coorg and Chennai.
New-generation Volvo AC seater
The latest Volvo 9600 fleet with wider seats, individual charging and better suspension. Priced slightly above regular Club Class.
Best for: When both are available, pick 2.0 for the newer coach.
AC seater
Older Volvo B7R AC seaters and Corona-branded coaches still run as plain Airavat on many routes at a lower fare than Club Class.
Best for: Cheapest AC seater on a route.
Electric AC seater
Battery-electric intercity coaches introduced on Bengaluru–Mysuru, Chikkamagaluru, Madikeri and Davanagere. Silent, smooth and priced near Airavat.
Best for: Daytime runs under 300 km.
Non-AC sleeper
Non-AC sleeper coaches with berths, ideal for overnight travel in cooler months. Sits between Rajahamsa and the AC sleepers in fare.
Best for: Budget overnight trips October to February.
Non-AC sleeper / semi-sleeper
Regular non-AC sleeper services, sometimes seater-cum-sleeper. Listed on stand sheets as N/A/SLP or NAC Sleeper.
Best for: Cheapest way to lie down overnight.
2+2 push-back semi-luxury
KSRTC's semi-deluxe workhorse: push-back seats, limited stops, no AC. Roughly 60% of Club Class fare.
Best for: Comfortable non-AC travel with few stops.
3+2 point-to-point express
Point-to-point express service on Sarige-type coaches with minimal stops; fares equal to Karnataka Sarige.
Best for: Fastest budget option between two big towns.
3+2 ordinary express
The red-and-white bread-and-butter express. Runs everywhere, tickets sold on board, free for Karnataka women under Shakti.
Best for: Short and medium hops, taluk connections, pay on board.
3+2, all stops
Stopping services and city routes run by KSRTC divisions in Mysuru, Hassan, Davanagere and other towns.
Best for: Village and suburban travel.
Fares on the busiest corridors are listed on our route guides, for example Bangalore to Mysuru (₹285 Rajahamsa to ₹612 Ambaari Utsav) and Bangalore to Mangalore (₹480 Sarige to ₹1,512 Ambaari Utsav).
Ambaari Utsav for the most comfortable AC berth, Ambaari Dream Class for a cheaper AC sleeper, and Pallakki for a non-AC sleeper in cooler months.
Airavat is KSRTC's brand for AC Volvo and Scania seaters. Club Class is the push-back 2+2 configuration; Club Class 2.0 is the newest Volvo 9600 fleet.
No. Rajahamsa Executive is a non-AC push-back semi-deluxe class. It is the most comfortable non-AC seater and about 40% cheaper than Club Class.
Ordinary, Karnataka Sarige, Express, Ashwamedha and Rajahamsa non-AC services within Karnataka. Airavat, Ambaari, EV Power Plus and other premium AC classes are excluded.