Question 1

How do I book a seat with Nandighosh?

Accepted Answer

Book on this website: pick your seat on the live seat map, pay by UPI or card, and your ticket is confirmed instantly. You can also call us on +91 80470 93230, or book on redBus, MakeMyTrip and AbhiBus. Booking here means our own team handles any change or refund.

Question 2

How does online seat booking and payment work on nandighoshbus.com?

Accepted Answer

Choose your route and date on the booking page, pick your seats on the live seat map, and pay the full fare by UPI or card. Your seat is confirmed the moment payment goes through, and your PNR and ticket appear straight away.

Question 3

Which routes does Nandighosh currently operate?

Accepted Answer

Balasore to Jharsuguda by our AC Deluxe Sleeper, on alternate days. We also run local seater services from Langaleswar and Baliapal to Balasore. The Kalipada to Bhubaneswar service and the Berhampur service are both paused for now.

Question 4

What time does the Balasore to Jharsuguda bus leave, and where can I board?

Accepted Answer

It leaves Balasore at 7:40 PM and reaches Jharsuguda around 6:35 AM, on alternate days. You can board along the way at Soro, Bhadrak, Panikoili, Jajpur Road, Duburi and other stops. The return leaves Jharsuguda at 9:15 PM and reaches Balasore at 6:45 AM. Search your date on the booking page to see whether the coach runs that night.

Question 5

How do I go from Balasore to Sambalpur or Jharsuguda?

Accepted Answer

Take our AC Deluxe Sleeper from Balasore at 7:40 PM. It reaches Sambalpur around 5:15 AM and Jharsuguda around 6:35 AM the next morning. It runs on alternate days, so check your date on the booking page.

Question 6

What does the Balasore to Jharsuguda bus cost?

Accepted Answer

One fare per place, whatever the night: a full run is Rs 795 a seat and Rs 815 a berth, with the rear rows at Rs 767. Shorter legs are priced by distance, with a minimum of Rs 200 for any journey, and on those shortest legs the rear rows are the places we sell online. The fare does not change with how full the coach is. The booking page shows your exact fare before you pay, with no booking fee added.

Question 7

Where does the bus stop between Balasore and Jharsuguda?

Accepted Answer

The stops are Balasore, Soro, Bhadrak, Panikoili, Jajpur Road, Duburi, Pala Laharha, Deogarh, Sambalpur, Sindurpank, Parmanpur, Kolabira and Jharsuguda, in reverse order on the return. You pay only for the distance you travel.

Question 8

Is there a night bus from Balasore to Bhubaneswar, and on which days does it run?

Accepted Answer

Not at the moment. Our Divine AC Sleeper and Seater service to Bhubaneswar is paused while it is re-timed, so it is not bookable today. The new departure times and fares will be published on the route page before booking reopens.

Question 9

What types of buses do you operate?

Accepted Answer

An AC Deluxe Sleeper with 33 pushback seats and 15 berths on Balasore to Jharsuguda, and seater buses on our local routes. Our Divine AC Sleeper and Seater coaches work the Kalipada to Bhubaneswar route, which is paused at present.

Question 10

Can I track my bus live?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on the Balasore to Jharsuguda Deluxe. On your travel day, open the link on your ticket, or go to Track Bus and enter your booking details, to see the coach on a live map.

Question 11

How much refund do I get if I cancel my bus ticket?

Accepted Answer

Cancel more than 12 hours before departure and you get a 100% refund. Between 6 and 12 hours you get 50%. Within 6 hours of departure, or if you do not board, there is no refund. Refunds go back to the original payment method; full details are on our Refund Policy page.

Question 12

Does Nandighosh carry parcels or cargo?

Accepted Answer

Parcel service on the Balasore to Jharsuguda corridor is being set up and is not running yet. Rates are not published. Send us the details through the Cargo page and our team will quote you and tell you when the service starts.

Question 13

Do I earn anything when I travel with Nandighosh?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every confirmed trip earns 10% of the fare back as travel credits, where 1 credit is Rs 1. Use them on later bookings, up to Rs 100 per booking. Your balance is on your customer dashboard.

Question 14

How does the Nandighosh referral programme work?

Accepted Answer

Sign in and share the referral link from your customer dashboard. When your friend completes their first paid Nandighosh trip, both of you get Rs 100 in travel credits. Credits are earned only on confirmed, paid trips, they are not cash and cannot be withdrawn.

Question 15

Do students or corporate employees get a discount on Nandighosh buses?

Accepted Answer

Not during the festive season: the 10% Student and Corporate Pass discount is paused. You can still activate a pass with your college or company email, and students still earn a free-trip voucher on every 6th completed trip.

Question 16

How do I become a Nandighosh booking agent?

Accepted Answer

Apply on our agent sign-up page with your details and expected bookings. We review every application and will call you to discuss terms.

Question 17

Are you launching a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an app is on the way. Until then, booking, tickets and live tracking all work on this website.

Question 18

Do you run trips outside Odisha?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as tourist packages for families and groups: yatras to Kolkata and Gangasagar, Digha and Mandarmani, Kashi and Bodh Gaya, and Tarapith and Mayapur. See our Tourist Packages page for details.

Questions, Answered

Questions, Answered