Top Routes for SBSTC
| Routes | Available Bus Types | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
3h 3m (appx.) | ₹ 150 onwards | 77 buses ₹ 150 onwards | |
2h 45m (appx.) | ₹ 150 onwards | 75 buses ₹ 150 onwards | |
3h 0m (appx.) | ₹ 150 onwards | 68 buses ₹ 150 onwards | |
3h 31m (appx.) | ₹ 150 onwards | 67 buses ₹ 150 onwards | |
2h 0m (appx.) | ₹ 95 onwards | 65 buses ₹ 95 onwards | |
2h 0m (appx.) | ₹ 95 onwards | 57 buses ₹ 95 onwards | |
4h 31m (appx.) | ₹ 145 onwards | 55 buses ₹ 145 onwards | |
4h 31m (appx.) | ₹ 153 onwards | 49 buses ₹ 153 onwards | |
2h 0m (appx.) | ₹ 95 onwards | 48 buses ₹ 95 onwards |
| Cancellation Terms | Cancellation Charges |
|---|---|
| Before 48 Hrs of the schedule time of departure of the bus from the origin point. | 20% |
| Between 6 Hrs and 48 Hrs of the schedule time of departure of the bus from the origin point. | 35% |
| Between 2 Hrs and 6 Hrs of the schedule time of departure of the bus from the origin point. | 50% |
The West Bengal Government launched a dedicated transport corporation for the Durgapur industrial township complex in 1963, which was renamed the South Bengal State Road Corporation (SBSTC) in 1988. Initially, the SBSTC had only eight buses, but the count was later increased in tandem with the increasing transportation needs of locals in and around Durgapur.
Today, the transport corporation serves various towns, mofussil, and villages in south Bengal, namely Bankura, Burdwan, Purulia, Hooghly, and Paschim Midnapur, and connects them to important regions up north like Kolkata, Bidhannagar, and Barasat. The SBSTC has a fleet of 662 buses and plies a total of 191 daily routes. Travellers looking to travel to or from south Bengal can book buses with SBSTC online or offline. When booking online, one has several options, including via GoIbibo, where one can enjoy several discounts and offers.
The South Bengal State Transport Corporation runs a variety of buses, catering to the wide-ranging preferences of passengers. The bus type differs based on amenities offered and ticket prices. Those going for SBSTC online booking can check the different bus types on the GoIbibo app or website. They can also check out the timings and availability of seats through the platform. Here’s a rundown of all the buses offered by the South Bengal State Transport Corporation:
Besides these services, SBSTC offers Non-AC seaters and sleepers (2+1) and (2+2), semi-sleepers, Volvo Multi-Axle I Shift AC sleeper (2+1) and semi-sleeper (2+2), and LCV coach 2x2 services. On GoIbibo, passengers can find the whole roster of buses offered during SBSTC bus booking.
The transport corporation connects a range of important industrial, urban and tourist destinations in and around southern West Bengal and even nearby states. Some of the popular areas that fall in the network of the South Bengal State Transport Corporation are Kolkata, Digha, Puri, Arambagh, Durgapur, Dum Dum, Asansol, Haldia, Bishnupur, Rampurhat, Jhargram, and Tarapith. Passengers can find all of the routes during SBSTC online ticket booking on GoIbibo. Here are the most popular routes served by SBSTC:
To learn the timings of buses, passengers can check out the SBSTC bus timetable on the West Bengal Transport Corporation’s official website or at their nearest bus terminus. Travellers can also check out the SBSTC time table on GoIbibo.
The SBSTC is one of the most well-maintained transport corporations in India and has cemented its reputation through top-grade amenities across all the buses it operates, ensuring passengers have safe and comfortable journeys through and through. The South Bengal State Transport Corporation also boasts a friendly staff. Here are some of the top amenities offered by SBSTC:
The SBSTC also employs state-of-the-art health protocols in light of the current pandemic. As such, all buses are deep cleansed before and after every trip, and passengers get a ready supply of hand sanitisers. Travellers can check details of the amenities offered for individual buses when making an SBSTC online ticket booking through GoIbibo. The amenities vary depending on the ticket prices, which can further differ based on the date of travel.
Passengers can book an SBSTC bus ticket online and offline. For offline booking, one can visit the nearest bus terminus. However, when booking offline, one can miss out on several perks of online bus booking. For one, SBSTC online booking through GoIbibo is simple and takes only a few minutes. Further, passengers can easily check the bus timings, amenities offered, and pick-up and drop points on the platform. Above all, GoIbibo offers exciting discounts and cashback that won’t be available in the offline mode.
Here are the steps involved in SBSTC online bus booking via GoIbibo:
Step 1: Visit the GoIbibo app or website and select the “Bus” option.
Step 2: Enter the source and destination and the date of travel and then click on the “Search” option
Step 3: On the next screen, all available buses, along with their timings and availability of seats and their prices, will appear. Select your preferred seat/s from the ones available to proceed.
Step 4: Check the price details and proceed to pay. Several payment options are available, including internet banking, debit or credit card, BHIM UPI, Paytm, Ola Money, and PayPal. Select your preferred payment method to proceed.
Step 5: Enter your payment details and confirm the SBSTC booking.
Once done, you will receive an SMS and email confirmation. Check the details. In case you want to cancel, check the refund/cancellation policy of SBSTC. Usually, you can cancel two hours before departure. Cancellation charges apply based on how early you are cancelling. If it’s before 48 hours of departure, 20% will be deducted. If it’s between 48 and 6 hours, 35% will be deducted. If it’s between 6 and 2 hours, 50% will be deducted. The remaining amount will be credited to the respective account within 8 working days.
Q. How many routes are covered by SBSTC?
A. SBSTC covering around 552 routes.
Q. What are the top bus amenities provided by SBSTC?
A. Top bus amenities provided by SBSTC are Emergency Contact Number, M-ticketNA etc.
Q. Which are the top routes serving by SBSTC?
A. Top routes served by SBSTC are Burdwan to Kolkata Bus, Durgapur to Kolkata Bus, Kolkata to Burdwan Bus, Kolkata to Durgapur Bus, Asansol to Kolkata Bus, Digha to Kolkata Bus, Bankura to Kolkata Bus, Kolkata to Asansol Bus, Kolkata to Digha Bus, Haldia to Kolkata Bus, etc.
Q. Which type of buses currently operated by SBSTC?
A. Currently SBSTC is serving AC Seater (2+2), नॉन AC सीटर (2+3), Volvo AC Seater (2+2), NON A/C Seater (2+3), Non AC Seater (2+2), Non AC Seater (2+3) etc.
Q. What is the shortest bus route covered by SBSTC?
A. Kolkata to Nandakumar Bus Service is the shortest route covered by SBSTC.
Q. What is the longest route covered by SBSTC?
A. Durgapur to Bagmundi Bus Service is the longest route covered by SBSTC.
Q. How many total number of night service buses run by SBSTC?
A. There are 18 buses run in night by SBSTC.
Q. What is the total number of routes covered by SBSTC on daily basis?
A. SBSTC covers 552 routes (approx.) on daily basis.
Q. How many buses does SBSTC have?
A. SBSTC has more than 414 buses.