Rajasthan is primarily served by RSRTC (Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation), the largest intercity bus operator in the state. RSRTC connects every district of Rajasthan — from Ganganagar in the north to Barmer in the west, Kota in the east, and Banswara in the south — as well as running inter-state services to Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.
Haryana Roadways also operates significant inter-state routes from Rajasthan, particularly on the Chandigarh–Jaipur and Delhi–Jaipur corridors. This page covers both operators, their fleet types, and updated guidelines for 2025–2026.
- October 2025 — CM flagged off 128 new Blue Line Express buses and the "Apni Bus–Rajasthan Roadways" rural service linking 169 Gram Panchayats.
- October 2025 — In-seat catering (mineral water and breakfast) introduced on Volvo, Scania, and AC buses on select routes.
- 2025 Fare Update — Fares revised by up to 20% across all categories (ordinary, AC, super-luxury).
- February 2026 — Alwar–Delhi Namo Bharat RRTS opened from Sarai Kale Khan, providing a fast rail alternative alongside bus services.
Bus Operators Running in Rajasthan
Established on 1 October 1964, RSRTC is the primary provider of government bus services in Rajasthan. It operates approximately 4,500–5,000 buses from 52 depots within the state and 3 external depots (Delhi, Ahmedabad, Indore).
Headquarters: Chaumu House, Parivahan Marg, Civil Lines, Jaipur — 302006
Official portal: rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in
Haryana Roadways operates inter-state services connecting Rajasthan to Haryana, Delhi, and beyond. They maintain dedicated counters at Sindhi Camp in Jaipur and Alwar, heavily servicing the NH48 corridor.
Official portal: ebooking.hrtransport.gov.in
Within Jaipur, RSRTC operates JCTSL, a subsidiary running approximately 200 city buses (low-floor, semi-low-floor, AC) on 29 routes covering Jaipur, Sanganer, Amber, and Bassi.
RSRTC Bus Types — Complete Guide
- Volvo / Mercedes-Benz (Super Luxury AC): 2+2 AC seating with pushback, LCD, and mineral water. The most premium service, highly utilized on Jaipur–Delhi.
- Gold Line (AC Deluxe): Premium AC service with breakfast included on the Jaipur–Delhi corridor.
- Gandhi Rath / Semi-Deluxe AC: A popular, budget-friendly 2+2 AC option.
- Gray Line (AC Sleeper): 2+1 berth sleeper coaches designed for overnight routes (e.g., Jaipur–Udaipur, Jaipur–Haridwar).
- Deluxe / Semi-Deluxe (Non-AC): Comfortable 2+2 seating, standard for intra-state travel.
- Blue Line: Serves long-distance express and night services. Expanding rapidly in rural connectivity.
- Apni Bus: Rural service launched in October 2025, operating under a revenue-sharing model.
- Ordinary / Express: The most affordable non-AC 2+3 seating option.
Fares & Travel Concessions
Following the 2025 revision, RSRTC utilizes an RFID Smart Card system covering 56 concession categories.
Senior Citizens: Aged 80 and above travel completely free within Rajasthan using an RFID card. Seniors below 80 receive a 50% concession on ordinary fares.
Students: Eligible for a 50% concession on express/ordinary monthly passes. Additional discounts apply for continuous renewals.
Inter-State Bus Connectivity from Rajasthan
- Rajasthan to Delhi: RSRTC and Haryana Roadways. Sindhi Camp to ISBT Kashmiri Gate via Gurugram. 5–6 hours.
- Rajasthan to Haryana: Haryana Roadways runs Chandigarh–Jaipur, Alwar–Delhi, and Hisar–Bikaner heavily.
- Rajasthan to Gujarat: RSRTC and GSRTC. Key routes: Udaipur–Ahmedabad, Jodhpur–Ahmedabad.
- Rajasthan to UP/Uttarakhand: RSRTC runs Jaipur–Agra, Mathura, Haridwar, and Dehradun (often overnight Gray Line).