India has a very large public transportation system, and bus stops are very important for connecting villages, towns, and cities. Some bus stations in India are very big and handle millions of people every year, making them some of the busiest in Asia. These stations are works of art in terms of architecture, they are transportation hubs, and they keep local businesses going. Let us look at the 12 Indian towns with the biggest and busiest bus stations in the year 2025.
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TABLE: 12 Biggest Bus Stations in India (2025)
City | Bus Station | Key Feature |
Hyderabad | MGBS (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station) | One of Asiaโs largest bus terminals |
Chennai | CMBT (Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R Bus Terminus) | Asiaโs largest integrated bus terminus |
Bengaluru | KSRTC Bus Station (Majestic) | Central hub for Karnataka state buses |
Delhi | ISBT Kashmiri Gate | Oldest and busiest ISBT in India |
Ahmedabad | Gita Mandir Bus Station | Modern amenities & interstate connectivity |
Pune | Swargate Bus Station | Key link for Western Maharashtra |
Jaipur | Sindhi Camp Bus Station | Gateway to Rajasthan tourism |
Lucknow | Alambagh Bus Terminal | Well-connected & upgraded infrastructure |
Indore | Sarwate Bus Stand | One of MPโs busiest stations |
Kolkata | Esplanade Bus Station | Historic & centrally located |
Bhopal | ISBT Habibganj | Modern design & interstate services |
Nagpur | Ganeshpeth Bus Station | Key central India transport hub |
- MGBS in Hyderabad: The 20-acre bus station is one of the biggest in Asia, with more than 1,500 buses going through it every day.
- Chennai โ CMBT is thought to be Asia’s biggest bus station and serves Tamil Nadu to states nearby.
- Bengaluru โ Majestic: The Majestic bus stop is the nerve center of KSRTC and is known for its great location.
- Delhiโs ISBT Kashmiri Gate is India’s largest bus hub, with lakhs of people using it every day.
- Gita Mandir in Ahmedabad is known for its modern facilities and clean design. It links Gujarat to other states.
- The PuneโSwargate road is an important link between Pune, Mumbai, and South Maharashtra.
- JaipurโSindhi Camp is well-known for its role in interstate buses and tourists in Rajasthan.
- LucknowโAlambagh: This route, which was just updated, joins Uttar Pradesh to Delhi and Bihar.
- The IndoreโSarwate route is the busiest in MP. It serves both intrastate and interstate paths.
- The Esplanade in Kolkata is an ancient hub that links West Bengal to Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
- BhopalโISBT Habibganj: This route is known for its good facilities and easy access.
- NagpurโGaneshpeth is a hub that connects several central Indian states.
FAQs
Which Asian bus stop is the biggest?
By both size and number of passengers, Chennai’s CMBT is Asia’s biggest bus stop.
Which Indian bus stop is the busiest?
Most people come and go every day through Delhi’s ISBT Kashmiri Gate.
Which city has the most up-to-date bus station?
The Gita Mandir in Ahmedabad and the Alambagh in Lucknow are two of the most trendy and up-to-date.
How about this one: Which bus stop has a lot of history?
The Esplanade bus stop in Kolkata is historically important and is still an important hub.
India’s busiest bus stops are more than just places to get around. They’re also symbols of culture, trade, and connectivity. From Delhi’s ISBT to Chennai’s CMBT, these transportation giants keep millions of people moving every day and show how India’s infrastructure is growing.