Buses in West Bengal

Buses are nearly an inevitable mode of transport for most people in West Bengal. This form of transport is not limited by rail or tracks and can access even the remote parts of the state. Buses ply both in cities and villages. In fact some remote villages of West Bengal are served by a single bus only throughout the day. Both state - run buses and private buses serve million of commuters’ everyday. However, most of the buses are privately owned. The public buses are more comfortable with wider spaces but are less frequent than private buses. They are classified as Limited Stop buses, Morning to Sundown Buses, Specials, Express Services and the like. The privately run buses include different types of buses like the minibus and may include chartered buses and small buses.

Buses in West Bengal charges an affordable fare and is a convenient way to travel with numerous tops in between. Almost all buses in West Bengal have some seats reserved for the disabled, ladies and the elderly people. The tickets in local buses are available from the conductor of the respective buses on boarding. Long distance bus tickets are available from major bus stands and sometimes also on board. Long distance buses with entertainment and luxury arrangements including air - conditioning are also available.

West Bengal is very well - connected by extensive road network. National highways, inter - state roads and intra - state roads serve the state of West Bengal. From Kolkata there are regular long distance bus services to Rampurhat, Digha, Berhampore, Siliguri, Naamkhana, Diamond Harbour and in jmany other routes. Buses for the neighbouring states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Orissa are available. West Bengal Buses also ply internationally. Regular buses to the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Bhutan are also available from the capital city of Kolkata.