Barasat(west Bengal) to Durgapur WBTC (CTC) Bus Tickets Booking

Book Your WBTC Bus on MakeMyTrip

Born out of the merging of the Calcutta Tramways Company, the Calcutta State Transport Corporation, and the West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation, the West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) is one of the premier RTCs in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Ever since its inception in 2016, WBTC has stayed true to its objective of connecting various districts in West Bengal. The WBTC boasts an impressive fleet of over 1300 buses, with more being added regularly. The WBTC online services also play an important role in the corporation’s functioning and WBTC bus booking.

Bus Services Offered by WBTC

The WBTC has a fleet of over 1300 buses that are ever-increasing. There are four types of buses operated by WBTC as of right now, Air conditioned, Non-AC, Volvo, and Fully Electric buses. Around 400 AC Volvo buses connect different major cities and districts along West Bengal, while Electric buses are a green alternative to traditional diesel-run buses for Commuters in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area.

With its massive fleet of buses, the WBTC provides several services across the state of West Bengal. Some of the services provided by WBTC are as follows: -

Inter-District Long Route buses connect various districts of West Bengal through roadways.

Kolkata Metropolitan Area Bus Service connects various key locations inside the Kolkata Metropolitan Area running across arterial roads.

Banglashree Service strives to connect various major district capitals that aren’t connected to the State Capital Kolkata via railway. The Service provides fast transport between Kolkata and other major district capitals.

Night Service The night service is operational in certain areas of KMA and serves commuters at night.

Special Service, the WBTC often operates special services on various events and occasions of importance. Some of the Special services are the Sagar Mela service, Haj Service, and Durga Puja service.

Popular Routes Served by WBTC

Some of the popular routes served by WBTC are Bolpur (West Bengal) to Kolkata bus, Durgapur (West Bengal) to Kolkata bus, Arambagh to Kolkata bus, Kolkata To Durgapur bus, Asansol to Kolkata Airport Bus, Kolkata to Digha bus, Mayapur (ISKON) to Kolkata bus, Raniganj to Kolkata bus, Suri to Kolkata Bus and Balurghat To Kolkata bus.

Amenities and Facilities Offered by WBTC

The WBTC, ever since its inception in 2016, has strived to modernize and better equip the state-run Road Transport Systems. The drive for modernization and technological upgrades resulted in increased facilities for passengers along with better amenities. Currently, WBTC, with its fleet of 1337 buses serves thousands of passengers throughout Kolkata and different key districts of West Bengal.

The amenities provided by the WBTC bus service vary between different locations and terminals. While most amenities extend to the entire WBTC fleet some are limited to the Kolkata Metropolitan Area.

Some of the Facilities provided by WBTC are

Online reservation: Tickets can be reserved for long-distance bus routes and certain bus systems in advance via WBTC online ticket booking website or MakeMyTrip.

E-Ticketing through WBTC Cards allows seamless and easy transport. The WBTC cards can be acquired from the list of POS (Point Of Sale) locations provided on the WBTC website.

Pathadisha app is WBCT’s official app for Live Tracking of buses. The app allows you to do several useful activities like Live tracking of buses, Checking WBTC bus timing, planning, sharing journeys, and more.

Some of the Amenities provided by WBTC are:-

On Bus Intelligent Transport System (OBITS)

Automatic Fare Collection System or AFCS for short

Air Conditioning (Over 400 buses under WBSTC have Air Conditioning )

Studying light (select buses only)

Water Bottle (select buses only)

Charging Point (select buses only)

M-Ticket

Emergency Contact Number

Booking a WBTC Bus Online on MakeMyTrip

Follow the steps below to book a WBTC bus online:

1. Go to the MakeMyTrip website on your Laptop/Desktop or Download the MakeMyTrip app. The MakeMyTrip app is available across all major app stores.
2. Select the tab that says “Buses” from the MakeMyTrip homepage on the website or app.
3. Enter your “From” location followed by your “To” Location alongside your date of travel. Proceed by clicking on the “Search” button when done.
4. You’ll be greeted with several “Buses” and “Bus Services”. Find the WBTC option and click on “View Buses”. (Make sure your selected route is covered by WBTC, for the date provided).
5. Browse through the options to find your preferred bus and click on “select seats”. While browsing you can check for amenities, stops, reviews, and Photos of the Bus. Be sure to also check the “Cancellation Policy” and other necessary information.
6. Select the number of seats along with the location of each seat from the available seats. Proceed by clicking on the “Book Seats” button when done.
7. Fill in the Traveller details along with Contact details and GST details (optional). You can also use any Coupon Code that you have for added benefits.
8. Review the Final price breakup and click on the “Continue to Book Now” button.
9. Select your preferred payment option and click on “Proceed” to pay the amount.

Congratulations! You just booked your bus tickets on MakeMyTrip. You will receive an SMS along with an email for your e-ticket. You can also go to the “My Trip” section on your MakeMyTrip mobile app or website and download a copy of your ticket.

Discounts and Concessions Offered by WBTC

WBTC does not offer any discounts or concessions on its bus tickets. Booking through MakeMyTrip will provide you with discounts and benefits. Keep an eye on MakeMyTrip for exciting rewards, discounts, and benefits.

Durgapur is a major industrial town in West Bengal that was developed post-independence by the great visionary Dr. B.C. Roy. It is located approximately 160 km from Kolkata, which is also the nearest major airport. Some of the major industries in Durgapur include steel, chemicals, engineering, as well as the Durgapur Thermal Power Station. Air travel is a popular option, with many visitors taking flights to Kolkata on discounted tickets before taking one of the many trains to Durgapur Railway Station, which is an important hub of the Indian Railways, and offers electronic reservations. There are also many bus operators, government and private, who offer a variety of bus services, including inter state. Most offer advance bus bookings as well as the facility to book the bus tickets online. There are also many types of accommodation options in Durgapur, with many hotels and budget properties offering cheap packages.