# redBus: Book Bus, Train, Hotel — Bus, Train, Ferry, & Shuttle

> Online booking for bus, train, ferry, shuttle tickets, and hotels. (iPhone/iPad app by Pilani Soft Labs Pvt. Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redbus-book-bus-train-hotel/id733712604 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pilani Soft Labs Pvt. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/813517112)
- Category: Travel, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 7,331 App Store ratings · 399 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 258 MB
- Languages: American English, Bangla, Khmer, Indonesian, Malay, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Vietnamese
- Released: 2013-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-10-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redbus-book-bus-train-hotel/id733712604/reviews.md

## What is redBus?

redBus is the go-to app for booking online bus tickets, ferry, shuttle, train, hotels and activity packages. Over 56 million users trust us, 400k+ routes worldwide and 5600+ bus operators; we've got you covered no matter where you're going. 


Official travel app for booking:

● Bus tickets in India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Peru, Colombia, Malaysia and Singapore
● Ferry tickets and activity packages in Malaysia and Singapore
● Shuttle tickets in Indonesia and limousines in Vietnam
● IRCTC Auth. Partner for booking train tickets in India
● Budget hotels booking in India

Benefits of booking online bus tickets with redBus:

● Seat of Your Choice
● 4.7 Rating (Top-rated)
● Lightening Fast Refund
● Live Bus Tracking
● Free Bus Cancellation
● Safe & Secure Payments
● 200k+ Seats Booked Daily
● 24/7 Hassle-free Customer Support
● FlexiTicket - Reschedule Bus for Free
● Offers Sleeper, Seater, Semi-Sleeper, AC Volvo, Non-AC Intercity Buses
● Multiple Payment Options: Card, UPI, PagoEfectivo (Peru), PSE (Colombia) & more
● Primo Certified Buses: Specially curated high-rated primo buses with best-in-class experience, i.e. 4+ Rated Buses, Friendly Staff, & On-time!

You can buy a bus ticket with redBus and save money compared to buying at a ticket counter or terminal. In addition, you can enjoy various savings such as redDeal discounts, promo codes, and more.


Steps to Book Bus Tickets on redBus App:

● Enter source, destination, & travel date
● Choose from the available bus services
● Use any of the filters like bus types (Volvo AC Bus / Sleeper / Semi-sleeper), prices, ratings, etc., to find the best bus
● Select a seat of your choice
● Select boarding and dropping points
● Add passenger details & proceed
● Complete payment, & voila! You have successfully booked your bus ticket 
● Get booking confirmation via email/text


In India, redBus is the official partner and has the largest bus listing of APSRTC live track Garuda Buses, Indra Volvo buses of TSRTC, Parivahan buses of Himachal roadways (HRTC), UPSRTC Janrat Shatabdi buses, GSRTC Gurjarnagari buses, Kerala RTC (KSRTC), PRTC, RSRTC buses and popular private buses of Chalo Bus, Flixbus, Zingbus, VRL Travels, NueGo, Chartered Bus, Orange Travels, Apni Bus, Laxmi Holidays, Jabbar Travels, IntrCity SmartBus, SRS Travels for booking seater, semi-sleeper, sleeper, and Volvo AC bus tickets across all available routes i.e. Bangalore to Chennai, Hyderabad to Bangalore, Chennai to Coimbatore, Delhi to Manali, Indore to Bhopal, Delhi to Jaipur Bus and more.

And for our international travellers, we've also covered you with popular routes. In South East Asia, some popular routes are Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, Singapore to Malacca, Singapore to Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, Bandung to Bekasi, and Surabaya to Jakarta.
And finally, in Latin America, common routes include Lima to Trujillo, Lima to Chiclayo, Bogota to Medellin, Bogota to Cali, Bogota to Santa Marta, and Bogota to Villavicencio.

We're proud to partner with some of the most popular bus operators in Southeast Asia and Latin America. Our partners in Malaysia and Singapore are Sani Express, Transnational, StarMart, Mayang Sari and more. In Indonesia, we have Daytrans, Baraya, Sinar Jaya, Pasteur Trans, Jackal Holidays, Bhinekka, Cititrans, Damri, and many more.

At redBus, we also make booking ferry tickets easy across Southeast Asia. Tickets for popular routes like Mersing to Tioman and Tanjung Gemok to Tioman are just a click away. With operators like Sindo Ferry, Seven Seas, and Bluewater Ferry, you're sure to find the perfect ride.

Moreover, with our bus pass, you can get a 20% discount on every ride. And if you need to cancel your journey, we offer a full refund guarantee. You can easily download your past bookings and reschedule straight from the app.

Common misspells: red bus, rebus, redbud, redbuss, red bas

We are excited to hear from you. For any queries or concerns, please reach us.

## Key features

- Book bus tickets in multiple countries
- Book train tickets via IRCTC
- Book ferry tickets and activity packages
- Book shuttle tickets and limousines
- Book budget hotels
- Live bus tracking
- Free bus cancellation and rescheduling

## What do users think of redBus?

Reviews of redBus are mostly negative: the Travel app is rated 4.7/5 from 7.3K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to book, user-friendly app. Top complaints: inaccurate information, unreliable bus operators. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to book
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient booking
- 🚀 Quick payment process
- 👍 Reliable service
- 👍 Smooth experience
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Efficient
- 👍 Handy app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🚀 Lightning-fast booking

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate information
- 🐛 Unreliable bus operators
- 🐛 Terrible customer service
- 🐛 Difficult to reach customer support
- 🐛 Misleading discounts
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Frequent bus cancellations
- 🐛 Incorrect boarding locations
- 🐛 Difficult to get refunds
- 🐛 Useless app
- 🐛 Pathetic service
- 🐛 Deceptive practices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes after updates
- Seat selection issues
- Payment failures
- Incorrect boarding information
- Login problems
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More payment methods
- Better seat selection
- Improved bus tracking
- Easier refund process
- Stricter vetting of bus operators

## Is redBus safe?

redBus: Book Bus, Train, Hotel appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for redBus is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 7,331 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7 out of 5. Of 7,331 App Store ratings, 94.1% point to a safe experience, 2.3% suggest some concerns, and 3.5% point to a risky experience.

## Is redBus legit?

redBus: Book Bus, Train, Hotel appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for redBus is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 399)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redbus-book-bus-train-hotel/id733712604/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bsb Rakesh

*2026-10-07, version 8.7.6*

Super easy to use

### 1/5 — Zero star

*2026-10-05, version 8.7.5*

I have to give 1 star cause I cannot give 0. They cancel the buses, they take double bookings, their customer support is not helpful at all. If you don’t want to get stuck in the middle of nowhere, then don’t book through them. 

They still have not given me my refund which I supposed to get 2 months ago.

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-10-02, version 8.7.5*

Best customer service

### 5/5 — Venkat

*2026-09-24, version 8.7.5*

Good app

### 1/5 — Worst booking app ever

*2026-09-24, version 8.7.5*

Save yourself the time & energy, and find an alternative app that actually cares for their customers, this is way too disgusting

### 5/5 — Siempre compro mis pasajes aquí

*2026-09-23, version 8.7.5*

Es la mejor plataforma

### 1/5 — Cancelled the first booking

*2026-09-23*

Then it got worse, they rang me 27 times and when I went to catch the next bus that I had booked the helpline bot believed that the bus wasn’t due for 2 years, although the trip was marked as taken. The app won’t accept any review either

### 1/5 — No customer support.

*2026-09-20, version 8.7.5*

Purchased 4 tickets, got only one emailed. The only option go to the bus station to get them printed. Recommended 60 min prior to departure which is not possible in our case. Not able to pull tickets in app. .. only receipt which is not valid for bus ride. I’m Have to cancel tickets

### 1/5 — Scam alert

*2026-09-19, version 8.7.5*

This app sells tickets that don’t exist. And the customer support doesn’t work. Don’t use it by any means

### 5/5 — About the Feedback

*2026-09-16, version 8.7.2*

Very Good

## Frequently asked questions about redBus

### What can I book with this app?

You can book bus tickets in India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Peru, Colombia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Additionally, you can book ferry tickets and activity packages in Malaysia and Singapore, shuttle tickets in Indonesia, limousines in Vietnam, train tickets in India as an IRCTC Auth. Partner, and budget hotels in India.

### What are the benefits of booking bus tickets through this app?

Benefits include choosing your seat, fast refunds, live bus tracking, free cancellations, secure payments, and 24/7 customer support. You can also enjoy FlexiTicket for free rescheduling and access to Primo Certified Buses for a premium experience.

### How do I book a bus ticket?

Enter your source, destination, and travel date. Choose from available bus services and use filters for bus types, prices, and ratings. Select your seat, boarding/dropping points, add passenger details, and complete the payment. You will receive a booking confirmation via email or text.

### Does the app offer discounts or savings?

Yes, you can save money compared to buying tickets at a counter. The app offers various savings like redDeal discounts, promo codes, and other special offers to help you get the best price for your travel.

### Is this app available for international travel?

Yes, the app covers popular international routes. In South East Asia, you can book tickets for routes like Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and vice versa, and in Latin America, for routes such as Lima to Trujillo and Bogota to Medellin.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.7.7 — 2026-10-14

Bug fixes and UI improvements

### 8.7.6 — 2026-10-06

Meet Siri AI on redBus!
We’ve brought deep Apple Intelligence integration directly to your active trips:

Hands-Free Trip Info: Ask Siri for live PNR status, coach position, or bus boarding details in seconds.
Smart Screen Awareness: Say "Call the driver" or "Share ticket" while looking at your active booking, and Siri takes care of the rest.
Adaptive Layouts: Core presentation layer updated for dynamic app resizing and modern iOS display standards.

### 8.7.5 — 2026-09-17

Meet Siri AI on redBus!
We’ve brought deep Apple Intelligence integration directly to your active trips:

Hands-Free Trip Info: Ask Siri for live PNR status, coach position, or bus boarding details in seconds.
Smart Screen Awareness: Say "Call the driver" or "Share ticket" while looking at your active booking, and Siri takes care of the rest.
Adaptive Layouts: Core presentation layer updated for dynamic app resizing and modern iOS display standards.

### 8.7.4 — 2026-09-14

Meet Siri AI on redBus!
We’ve brought deep Apple Intelligence integration directly to your active trips:

Hands-Free Trip Info: Ask Siri for live PNR status, coach position, or bus boarding details in seconds.
Smart Screen Awareness: Say "Call the driver" or "Share ticket" while looking at your active booking, and Siri takes care of the rest.
Adaptive Layouts: Core presentation layer updated for dynamic app resizing and modern iOS display standards.

### 8.7.3 — 2026-09-10

Bug fixes and UI improvements

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