Punjab Roadways
Timetable & Online Booking Guide
Your complete guide to Punjab Roadways and PUNBUS. Get updated bus timetables, depot helpline numbers, bus pass parameters, and online ticket booking rules.
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2,500+Active Buses
1,800+Joint Routes
4 Lakh+Daily KMs
2Sister Agencies
18State Depots
100%State Coverage
About PUNBUS and Punjab Roadways
PUNBUS (Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Ltd.) and Punjab Roadways together form Punjab’s official state-owned public bus network. Punjab Roadways was founded in 1948 with just 13 buses and grew to its peak strength of 2,407 buses by 1985. PUNBUS was incorporated in 1995 under the Companies Act to manage bus stands and later expanded into bus operations in 2006. Both agencies work as sister organisations under the Government of Punjab’s transport department.
Together, PUNBUS and Punjab Roadways operate a combined fleet of over 2,500 active buses across 1,800 plus joint routes. Every day, these buses cover more than 4 lakh kilometres, serving all 18 state depots from Chandigarh and Ludhiana to Amritsar, Pathankot, and Ferozepur. Services connect every part of Punjab and extend to Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and other neighbouring states. With GPS tracking, electronic ticketing, and LED destination boards, PUNBUS continues to modernise public transport across the entire state.
Operational Evolution
1948The state sets up Punjab Roadways with a small fleet to help post-partition commuters.
1956The government forms PEPSU Road Transport Corporation to handle transit around the Patiala region.
1995PUNBUS is established officially under the Companies Act to construct, manage, and modernize state bus stands.
2006PUNBUS expands its mandate directly into fleet operations, bringing modern AC buses to the state.
2021The department launches a massive free travel scheme for women on ordinary state buses.
2024High-quality BS6 fleets join the network with advanced GPS units and electronic ticket systems.
Types of Buses in Service
- Super Luxury (Volvo/Scania): These premium climate-controlled coaches run daily routes to Delhi Airport and major cities.
- HVAC (AC Seater): These air-conditioned buses provide highly comfortable seating for medium and long distance journeys.
- Ordinary (Non-AC): This standard blue bus fleet links small rural villages directly with regional district headquarters.
- Kilometer Scheme: The department hires private buses under strict government schedules to increase total passenger capacity.
Major Service Areas
- Delhi (ISBT & IGI Airport): Premium Volvo buses run frequent scheduled trips to match up with international flights.
- Chandigarh Matrix: The ISBT Sector 43 terminal acts as the primary hub for all Punjab routes.
- Malwa, Majha, Doaba: The domestic network connects major city hubs like Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Patiala.
- Haryana & Rajasthan: Regular cross-border routes link local travelers to popular destinations like Jaipur, Sirsa, and Ambala.
- Himachal & J&K: Specialized mountain routes connect northern passengers safely to Shimla, Dharamshala, and Jammu.
Complete Ticketing & Schemes
How to Book Tickets Online
- Access Platform: You must open the official PUNBUS online website or download the state ticketing app.
- Input Parameters: Enter your starting location, final destination, and your exact planned date of travel.
- Select Route: Browse the generated list of ordinary, HVAC, and luxury Volvo buses for departure times.
- Seat Allocation: View the digital seating layout map to pick and secure your preferred vacant seats.
- Passenger Credentials: Type in the legal full name, age, and active mobile number for each traveler.
- Secure Payment: Complete your online fare transaction using digital UPI, debit cards, or net banking options.
- Ticket Retrieval: Download your official SMS reservation voucher and PDF document sent right to your device.
Counter Booking Steps
- Locate Terminal: Walk up to the main ticket counter window at any local state bus stand.
- Specify Parameters: State your destination city, preferred coach category, and travel time to the counter clerk.
- Cash/Digital Pay: Complete the ticket transaction using physical cash notes or by scanning the official QR code.
- Collect Token: Take your printed physical paper ticket stub and find your designated platform boarding number.
Bus Pass & Concession Cards
- Student Pass: Eligible school and college students across Punjab get heavily subsidized tickets for daily commuting.
- Senior Citizen / Police Pass: The department provides standard travel concessions based strictly on current state notification rules.
- Press Pass: Accredited media professionals receive free or low-cost transport privileges across the state network.
- Freedom Fighter Pass: The transport department provides completely free travel privileges within state boundaries to honor heroes.
Digital Ecosystem Parameters
- Unified Account: The system links your online customer profile securely across the official booking web portal.
- Instant Checkout: Fast payment gateway software allows quick seat generation for luxury Volvo bus routes.
- Paperless Validation: Bus conductors can quickly verify your travel details using encrypted digital SMS booking numbers.
Free Bus Travel Scheme For Women (Punjab)
- 100% Fare Waiver: Every female resident of Punjab can travel completely free on state-owned transport vehicles.
- Ordinary Buses Only: This welfare benefit applies strictly to intra-state routes using standard non-AC ordinary buses.
- Exclusions: Women must pay full fares on premium HVAC buses, luxury Volvos, and all interstate routes.
- Verification: You must show a valid physical Aadhaar card to the conductor to claim your free ticket.
Divisional & Regional Directory
Central Administration & Corporate Desk
Director State Transport (DST) Office: 0172-4644866
PUNBUS Head Office (Chandigarh): 080-47107878
Helpline & Grievance Cell: 011-41187700
PUNBUS Head Office (Chandigarh): 080-47107878
Helpline & Grievance Cell: 011-41187700
Official Support: ebooking.punbus@punjab.gov.in
Amritsar-1 Depot
Jalandhar-1 Depot
Ludhiana Depot
Chandigarh Depot
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Amritsar-2 Depot
Batala Depot
Ferozepur Depot
Hoshiarpur Depot
Jagraon Depot
Jalandhar-2 Depot
Moga Depot
Muktsar Depot
Nangal Depot
Nawanshahr Depot (SBS Nagar)
Pathankot Depot
Patti Depot
Rupnagar Depot (Ropar)
Tarn Taran Depot
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