Lal Pari Bus MSRTC — Timetable, Booking & Routes 2025

The Lal Pari (literally “Red Fairy”) is the affectionate name for Maharashtra’s iconic ordinary red MSRTC bus — the most affordable way to travel across Maharashtra. Also called Sadi bus or Lal Daba, it connects hundreds of towns and villages that premium buses don’t serve.

What is the Lal Pari Bus?

Lal Pari Bus Fares — Sample Routes

How to Book Lal Pari Bus Online

1. Visit msrtc.gov.in or open the MSRTC app
2. Enter your From/To cities and date
3. In bus type filter, select “Ordinary” or “Sadi”
4. Lal Pari (ordinary) buses appear in the list — select and book

Note: Not all Lal Pari buses are bookable online — short-distance/rural routes often work on a walk-in first-come basis at the bus stand window.

Lal Pari Bus — Key Features

• Runs everywhere: Even to remote villages and taluka headquarters not covered by Shivneri/Shivai
• Frequency: On major routes, every 30–60 min; on rural routes, 2–4 times per day
• Journey time: Longer than express buses due to all-stops service
• Standing allowed: During peak hours, standing passengers permitted
• Pass holders: Senior citizen, student, and monthly pass holders can use all Lal Pari buses

Lal Pari Bus Enquiry — Key Numbers