Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi Bus – My 14 Hours Amazing Journey

By Nomad Patel | nomadpatel.in | Travelled On: 12th March 2026

Many people search on Google – Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi bus ticket price, Aurangabad to Gulbarga bus time, Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar to Kalburgi bus distance. But they get only timetable copy paste. No real story. So I thought, I will travel and tell real story.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is formerly known as Aurangabad. And Kalaburagi is formerly known as Gulbarga, also called Kalburgi. Name changed in 2023 but people still search Aurangabad to Gulbarga bus. So in this post I will use both names – Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi – so you will get full information.

Two Bus Stands in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar there are two main MSRTC bus stands.

One is Central Bus Stand [CBS] in old city area, and second is CIDCO Bus Stand in CIDCO N-6 area.

If you want to go to Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur side, buses go from Central Bus Stand.

But for Beed, Dharashiv, Tuljapur, Umerga, Aland, Kalaburagi side, all buses go from CIDCO Bus Stand only.Many new travelers go to CBS and then they miss the bus.

So remember, for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi bus and Aurangabad to Gulbarga bus, you have to come to CIDCO Bus Stand, not Central.

CIDCO is around 8 KM from Central. Auto takes 100 Rs from CBS to CIDCO in morning.

My Bus Details – Aurangabad to Gulbarga Bus

My bus was from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar CIDCO Bus Stand [Aurangabad CIDCO] at 7:15 AM. I came early morning at 6:30 AM.

Route was like this: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Shahagad to Gevrai to Beed to Pali to Manjarsumba to Chausala to Yermala to Yedshi to Dharashiv to Tuljapur to Naldurg to Jalkot to Umerga to Aland to Kalaburagi.

On this route total 4 MSRTC buses run daily.I asked in enquiry counter at CIDCO.

Morning first bus is at 6:00 AM from CIDCO to Kalaburagi.Second bus is at 7:15 AM which was my bus.Third bus is at 6:15 PM in evening, and fourth last bus is at 7:15 PM in evening.

Same from Kalaburagi to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar also – 6 AM, 7:15 AM, 6:15 PM, 7:15 PM.

All 4 buses are non-AC Seater, Lalpari, ticket same 700 Rs for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi and Aurangabad to Gulbarga.

If you want window seat, come 30 minutes early, because these buses get full from CIDCO itself, especially morning 6 AM and 7 AM buses.

I paid ticket 700 Rupees for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi MSRTC bus. I got window seat, second last row. This was very long journey. Almost 400 KM. 14 hours sitting in bus. And this was inter-state journey. Maharashtra to Karnataka crossing. My first Aurangabad to Gulbarga journey.

CIDCO Bus Stand Description

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar CIDCO bus stand area is made of tar road and the roof is made of tin sheets.

There is a big and long concrete bench for passengers to sit. You will also see a control room there.

Platform number 2 is for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi bus [Aurangabad to Gulbarga bus].

I reached at 6:30 AM and 30-40 people were already waiting for Gulbarga bus. Chai tapri was open, announcement was in Marathi – “Gulbarga, Kalburgi bus on platform 2”. There is no digital board, only a small white board written by hand – Kalaburagi 7:15 AM.

Stop 1: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar CIDCO Bus Stand [Aurangabad CIDCO] – 0 KM – 7:15 AM

I reached CIDCO bus stand early morning. Bus stand was already full. Passengers coming with bags, chai tapri opening, buses ready for morning, conductor shouting “Gulbarga, Kalburgi”.

My bus was on Platform Number 2. From Platform 2 only Beed, Dharashiv, Kalaburagi,Vijayapur,Tuljapur,Ganagapur,Bidar,Humnabad,parali Mukhed,Vihamandwa,Kachner buses go. I saw board written Kalaburagi – Beed – Dharashiv – Gulbarga.

I asked conductor, “Bhau, hee bus Kalburgi la jaate ka?”

He said, “Ho, Beed, Dharashiv, Tuljapur, Umerga mag Kalburgi.”

I asked, “Kiti vel lagto?”

He said, “14 taas. Raatri 7 vajata pohochte. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi 14 hours.”

At Sharp 7:15 AM bus left CIDCO. Engine started and we went out from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar city.[Aurangabad]

Stop 2: Pachod – 55 KM – 8:00 AM

From Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar bus went on Solapur Dhule Highway. We crossed Chitte Pimpalgaon and Adul village.

At 8 AM we reached Pachod Bus Stand. From Sambhajinagar it is 55 KM only. Bus stopped for breakfast. I got down. Hotel at Pachod was not so clean. But I was hungry so I ordered chai and vada.

I wrote in my diary: Pachod – 55 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Breakfast break. Time 8 AM.

Passing Shahagad

From Pachod bus went on highway. We passed Shahagad. Bus did not stop there. Only slowed down.

Stop 3: Gevrai – 9:00 AM

We crossed Godavari River bridge and entered Beed district. Godavari bridge is beautiful. After some time we reached Gevrai at 9 AM.

I remembered this Gevrai bus stand from my Aurangabad to Ichalkaranji journey. Last time I drank sugarcane juice here.

I asked one local tapri wala, “Gevrai varun Beed kiti door aahe?”

He said, “32 kilometer, 45 minute.”

Stop 4: Beed – 10:00 AM

From Gevrai we went via Pargaon Japti and reached Beed Bus Stand at 10 AM.

Beed bus stand was too much crowd. Many passengers got in. From Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar itself bus was full crowd, now more full.

I came to Beed before also in my Aurangabad to Ichalkaranji journey. Same dusty and busy bus stand.

From Beed, Dharashiv is 116 KM. Conductor shouted “Dharashiv, Tuljapur, Umerga, Kalburgi, Gulbarga”.

Stop 5: Manjarsumba – 10:45 AM

From Beed we went on Beed-Dharashiv Highway. After Passing through Pali village I Reached Manjarsumba at 10:45 AM.

Manjarsumba bus stand is very small. Ground is full mud. There is No proper shed. I got down for fresh air.

Stop 6: Chousala – 11:00 AM

From Manjarsumba we reached Chousala at 11 AM. Small bus stand. Bus stopped only 2-3 minutes.

Passing Pargaon, Sarmakundi Phata, Terkheda

From Chousala bus passed Pargaon, Sarmakundi Phata, Terkheda. Bus did not stop.

Stop 7: Yermala – 11:45 AM

We reached Yermala bus stand at 11:45 AM.Yermala bus stand is open type. Both sides buses can park. Small but working.

I remembered Yermala from my Ratnagiri to Ambejogai journey.

Stop 8: Hotel Kalika, Yedshi – 12:00 PM – Lunch Break for Aurangabad to Gulbarga Bus

From Yermala bus reached Hotel Kalika at Yedshi at 12 PM. Bus stopped for lunch – 20 minutes halt. Driver said “20 minute jevan halt”.

I was hungry and tired. I ordered Puri Bhaji, one chai and one water bottle. Total 90 Rupees only. Puri was hot, bhaji was little spicy but good.

From here Dharashiv was 22 KM. And Kalaburagi was still 200 KM. I felt still long journey left for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi bus.

I wrote in diary: Hotel Kalika Yedshi – lunch break for Aurangabad to Gulbarga bus. Cost 90 Rs. Dharashiv 22 km. Kalburgi 200 km.

Stop 9: Yedshi Bus Stand – 12:45 PM

From Hotel Kalika we reached Yedshi Bus Stand at 12:45 PM. Bus stopped for short time.

Stop 10: Dharashiv – 1:15 PM – Diesel Halt[Osmanabad]

From Yedshi bus went on highway and reached Dharashiv Bus Stand at 1:15 PM.

Dharashiv old name was Osmanabad. Now name changed to Dharashiv. I saw new board written Dharashiv in Marathi and English. Bus stand work is done, widened. Lot of crowd.

Bus stopped here for diesel filling. Diesel pump is inside bus stand only. Driver and conductor also changed here.

I asked one local, “Dharashiv varun Tuljapur kiti door aahe?”

He said, “40 kilometer, 45 minute.”

Stop 11: Tuljapur – 2:00 PM

From Dharashiv we went on Tuljapur-Dharashiv Highway. I reached Tuljapur at 2 PM.Tuljapur is pilgrimage town. Tulja Bhavani Temple is here. Bus stand was full with pilgrims.

Stop 12: Naldurg – 2:45 PM

From Tuljapur we went on Tuljapur-Umerga Highway,reached Naldurg at 2:45 PM. I saw Naldurg fort wall from bus window.Naldurg is in Dharashiv district only. Bus stopped for short time.

Passing Jalkot, Yennegur

From Naldurg bus passed Jalkot and Yennegur. There was no halt. Road became single now for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi route.

Stop 13: Umerga – 4:00 PM

We reached Umerga Bus Stand at 4 PM.From Tuljapur to Umerga I travelled 72 KM. Umerga is in Dharashiv district.From Umerga Kalaburagi was still 78 KM – 2 hours more.

I wrote in diary: Umerga – Dharashiv district. Distance to Kalburgi 78 km. Time 4 PM.[Gulbarga]

Stop 14: Aland – 5:00 PM – Entering Karnataka – Aurangabad to Gulbarga Border

From Umerga we went on Umerga-Aland Highway. Passed Gunjoti and Kasgi villages. Then we crossed Maharashtra-Karnataka border. I saw Karnataka board.

Reached Aland Bus Stand at 5 PM. Aland is in Karnataka state. Bus stand is very big.From Aland Kalaburagi was only 43 KM – 1.5 hours more.

I wrote: Aland – entered Karnataka from Maharashtra. Distance to Kalburgi 43 km. Time 5 PM.[Gulbarga]

Friends, after border everything looked different. Signboards in Kannada, not Marathi.

Stop 15: Kalaburagi – 7:00 PM – Final Destination of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi Bus.

From Aland we went on Aland-Kalaburagi [Aland-Gulbarga] road. Passed Kodal, Hangarga, Kadganchi and crossed toll at Pattana.

Then passed Basaveshwar Circle and finally reached Kalaburagi Bus Stand at 7 PM.

I got down from bus. Tired full. 14 hours in bus. Travelled more than 400 KM from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi, crossed 15 stops, crossed state border.

Same bus goes back next day morning at 7:15 AM from Kalaburagi to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

My Expense – What I Paid for Aurangabad to Gulbarga Bus

Ticket Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi : 700 Rs
Breakfast at Pachod: 40 Rs [Chai + Vada]
Lunch at Hotel Kalika Yedshi: 90 Rs [Puri Bhaji + Chai + Water]
Total: 830 Rs for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi journey

What I Learned From This Aurangabad to Gulbarga Journey

1. Inter-state journey is special. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi crossing feels like entering different world.[Aurangabad][Gulbarga]
2. This route goes through my old places. Gevrai, Beed, Yermala I saw before in my Aurangabad to Ichalkaranji journey.
3. Beed Bus Stand is always full crowd. Any time you go, too much crowd.
4. Dharashiv old name Osmanabad. New name on board looks nice.
5. Tuljapur is pilgrimage town. Lot of devotees going to Tulja Bhavani Temple.
6. Karnataka feels little different. Boards in Kannada, everything different from Maharashtra.
7. Long journey needs patience. 14 hours is long time in Aurangabad to Gulbarga bus.
8. Every journey is a story. Aurangabad to Gulbarga bus is also a story.

Final Tips From Me – Nomad Patel for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi Bus

1. Book reservation for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi MSRTC bus. Without reservation you will stand.
2. Take window seat. View is good, especially Godavari bridge and Naldurg fort.
3. Carry snacks and water. 14 hours is long for Aurangabad to Gulbarga bus.
4. Eat at Hotel Kalika Yedshi. Puri Bhaji is good and hot.
5. Be patient. You will reach Gulbarga.
6. Enjoy border crossing. Maharashtra-Karnataka border crossing is best moment for Aurangabad to Gulbarga bus.
7. Enjoy the ride. That is what makes adventure.
8. Read my other journeys – Aurangabad to Ichalkaranji, Ratnagiri to Ambejogai, Chandrapur to Sironcha.

Disclaimer

This is my personal experience on 12th March 2026 for nomadpatel.in for Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi bus. I am not from MSRTC. I am not from government. Timing, ticket price, route can change. All notes are my own diary notes. For final enquiry go to your nearest bus stand. All photos are my own with watermark.

Written By Nomad Patel – nomadpatel.in – I travel, I write, I share real bus stories for Aurangabad to Gulbarga and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Kalaburagi.

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