# redBus: Book Bus/Train/Hotels — 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-bustrainhotels/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 7,133 App Store ratings · 387 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 239 MB
- Languages: American English, Bangla, Khmer, Indonesian, Malay, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Vietnamese
- Released: 2013-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redbus-book-bustrainhotels/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?

Overall sentiment: negative

**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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 387)

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

### 5/5 — Best service

*2026-09-03, version 8.7.2*

Good

### 1/5 — Unreliable service.

*2026-08-28*

I had chosen the pickup point from Hyderabad jublee hills metro LVP travels called me and told me to take metro to Miyapur metro and mentioned theyll pay for metro Which is wrong I had to take a rush hour metro with my luggage to Miyapur The bus arrived at around 9 30 pm My luggage was loaded by a drunk conductor from LVP travels Then I got my sleeper birth with all clothes smelling bad I even check the ac vent and the ac air was smelly itself And difficult to breathe AC filter must be dirty then the sleeper seat was too small Then when I reached Bangalore I was told they lost my bag and gave it to someone else and the drunk conductor gave it to a woman Then they dropped me before my stop at Electronic City and sent me with a drunk conductor to pick up the luggage Had to walk a km and the drunkard was walking as if running away from me I had to take a lift to catch him Then I forced him to take an auto which we took for another 2 km which the drunkard was going to make me walk Finally I got my luggage and had to take a taxi by paying extra as I had to pick my luggage from previous stop I called red bus customer care and they said were just a booking app

**Developer response:** Hey! We can understand this has been an unpleasant experience for you. Please share the details on the link https://bit.ly/3YdD8hy so that our team can check and assist you further. Team redBus

### 5/5 — Good platform

*2026-08-27, version 8.7.1*

Easy ticket booking

### 1/5 — 3X refund

*2026-08-26, version 8.7.1*

It is a scam

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-08-14, version 8.7.0*

Good

### 5/5 — Room booking

*2026-08-14*

Last night i was booked ka room in delhi this price was a  529 after discount i was pay 1st but when i was reached hotel reception hotel staff demand 400 exter ,if i was not pay him 400 then he was not giving me my room ,i have not a other option for stay bucz night then i was pay 400 him.

This didn't happen just to me, they were doing it to everyone."
 
I was very old user for red bus I always chose red bus but this time very disappointed 🥲🥲..

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2026-08-12, version 8.7.0*

Súper

### 1/5 — cant even create an account

*2026-08-11, version 8.7.0*

right out the gate the app goes sideways. the app defaults to india (im in the US). if you manage to get thru this screen and put in US +1 and your US # the OTP never gets sent. so you can't even create an account unless your on a list of six countries?

### 1/5 — Worst experience with the app

*2026-07-27, version 8.6.6*

Cannot acceess a customer care rep at all, the numbers don’t work, and even if it connects, it wont connect you to a live agent . Stay away from redbus

### 1/5 — High cancellation charges

*2026-07-27, version 8.6.6*

High cancelation charges

## 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)

### 8.7.3 — 2026-09-10

Bug fixes and UI improvements

### 8.7.2 — 2026-08-27

Bug fixes and UI improvements

### 8.7.1 — 2026-08-14

Bug fixes and UI improvements

### 8.7.0 — 2026-08-07

Bug fixes and UI improvements

### 8.6.9 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and UI improvements.

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