overnight volvo bus--comfort?

cadencej · Nov 30th, 2007, 22:59

hi there,
we are trying to get from bangalore to alleppey/ernakulam on 15 dec and ALL the overnight trains are booked. ech!
we have an option of overnight volvo deluxe bus. will this be horribly uncomfortable in terms of sleeping? does anyone have experience with overnight volvo bus?
thanks!jessica

sthakur · Nov 30th, 2007, 23:22

Hello,

Volvo buses are much better then the other more standard ones from my experiences, but nothing is more comfortable than the train/plane.

Make sure u pack a blanket if the bus is A/C, most of the times the drivers will not turn off the A/C during the night, even if the cold is too unbearable for the passengers.

S.Thakur

matt_the_hat_82 · Dec 1st, 2007, 00:04

if it's sold as a Volvo,
if it looks like a Volvo on the photo
it may NOT BE A VOLVO!

I got stitched a couple of times by this... avoid the buses wherever possible but if you can't avoid it take a blanket and some food/drink but go easy on the drink as you might not stop too often...

Can't you get a tourist quota train ticket? or even a 'plane?

Matt

two_roads · Dec 1st, 2007, 00:55

IF its a volvo, try to get a seat thats not in the first few rows, or take something that can be used to cover your eyes. the headlights from the oncoming traffic can make sleeping difficult if not impossible.

Wanderer22 · Dec 1st, 2007, 01:26

A GOOD set of ear plugs is worth their weight in 24Kt Au.

I went so far as to have a custom set made. Comfortable to wear for long periods and they work very well. My ear channels are rectangular and cheap ear plugs don't seal properly. Sure wish I'd had these years ago. Not cheap.. $120 but am now able to sleep on long flights and overnight buses.

W22

madan80 · Dec 5th, 2007, 11:17

yes. a majority of large bus operators do operate volvos. its the smaller ones who claim volvo but run tata buses on volvo chassis. You could check www.redbus.in - they offer bus services out of Bangalore. They have tied up with large vendors for that.
a few things to take - 1. good ear plugs. 2. the sleeping blinds (what they give on aircrafts). 3. a blanket.
and as pointed out by matt - avoid drinking too much water. Bangalore to Ernakulam is about 12 hrs (you leave at about 430-5 and reach EKM by 5 the next morning. Get a seat on the left side of the bus, somewhere near the center, the bounce is less, and hence ride is more comfortable.

Nov 30th, 2007, 22:59	#1
cadencej Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: brooklyn, ny Posts: 15	overnight volvo bus--comfort? hi there, we are trying to get from bangalore to alleppey/ernakulam on 15 dec and ALL the overnight trains are booked. ech! we have an option of overnight volvo deluxe bus. will this be horribly uncomfortable in terms of sleeping? does anyone have experience with overnight volvo bus? thanks!jessica

Dec 1st, 2007, 00:04	#3
matt_the_hat_82 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 40	Word of Warning if it's sold as a Volvo, if it looks like a Volvo on the photo it may NOT BE A VOLVO! I got stitched a couple of times by this... avoid the buses wherever possible but if you can't avoid it take a blanket and some food/drink but go easy on the drink as you might not stop too often... Can't you get a tourist quota train ticket? or even a 'plane? Matt

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sthakur Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 67	Hello, Volvo buses are much better then the other more standard ones from my experiences, but nothing is more comfortable than the train/plane. Make sure u pack a blanket if the bus is A/C, most of the times the drivers will not turn off the A/C during the night, even if the cold is too unbearable for the passengers. S.Thakur

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two_roads Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 23	IF its a volvo, try to get a seat thats not in the first few rows, or take something that can be used to cover your eyes. the headlights from the oncoming traffic can make sleeping difficult if not impossible.

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madan80 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 174	yes. a majority of large bus operators do operate volvos. its the smaller ones who claim volvo but run tata buses on volvo chassis. You could check www.redbus.in - they offer bus services out of Bangalore. They have tied up with large vendors for that. a few things to take - 1. good ear plugs. 2. the sleeping blinds (what they give on aircrafts). 3. a blanket. and as pointed out by matt - avoid drinking too much water. Bangalore to Ernakulam is about 12 hrs (you leave at about 430-5 and reach EKM by 5 the next morning. Get a seat on the left side of the bus, somewhere near the center, the bounce is less, and hence ride is more comfortable.

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