Before the introduction of online bus booking, traveling from one city to another meant that a person had to book a bus from a bus station. This was a disadvantage because you never knew when a bus was departing. Moreover, you could not know how much to pay and when you would be arriving at your destination. But after the partnership between Easy Coach and Buupass, it means that you can now consider Easy coach bus online booking whenever you are traveling across the country.
Buupass has made it easier for people to book at Easy Coach bus online. You do not have to create an account or signup for anything to book a bus. Booking through them means you can know the departure and arrival dates of a bus. They also list the fares for all Easy Coach routes and allow you to pay through your preferred payment method. But how do you book an Easycoach bus online using Buupass?
How to book Easy Coach bus online
Follow these steps to book an Easy Coach bus to your selected destination online.
1. Visit the Buupass website
Buupass.com facilitates booking Easy Coach buses and contains lots of information regarding how to book a ticket. You will also get details on the payment methods they allow for all users. Easy Coach does not have their own online booking system but has partnered with Buupass to enable online booking.
2. Click on the bus tickets tab
The bus tickets tab allows you to enter your booking information. From the drop-down menu, select which town you will be leaving from and where you are going to. Next, choose your departure date and then click on Search Buses.
3. Select a departure time and travel date
After clicking on “Search Buses,” a list of buses available will appear on the search results. The results will show the departure time, travel date, and boarding points of the Easy Coach bus in your town. You will also see the bus fare for the destination you are going to. Select one that is convenient for you and click on “Book Now.”
4. Select a seat
The next step is to select your seat and review your booking details. Here, you can choose any of the available seats colored in orange. The same page will also show you your booking details, including:
- Your travel date
- Departure time
- Boarding point
- Fare amount per person
Note that if you are traveling with a child above three years, you will have to buy them a ticket. This is because Easy Coach prides itself on guaranteeing the comfort of its passengers, so you should not expect seat sharing. After selecting your seat and reviewing your booking, click on the “Place my Booking” button on the right side of your screen.
5. Enter your traveler’s details
You need to enter your passenger details before proceeding with the booking. The information you need in this step include:
- Name
- ID/Passport
- Phone Number
- Nationality
If you are traveling with a child below three years of age, you will have to enter their details. If you are not traveling but booking for someone else, you will have to enter your details as the person paying for the tickets.
6. Make payments
After entering your details, the next step is to make payments. Buupass allows you to make payments via M-Pesa. Click on Pay using M-Pesa to proceed to the next step.
Buupass will send a push notification to your phone. A pop-up should appear on your phone with the following information – Do you want to pay Ksh X to MAGIC BUS TICKETING KENYA LTD. Account no. 362565737438? You must confirm this payment request by entering your M-Pesa pin. You will receive a transaction confirmation to indicate that you have made your payments.
If you are not using M-Pesa, you can pay for your ticket using PESAPAL, credit card, or bank transfer.
7. Receive your ticket
After making payments, you will receive your ticket through SMS or email. The ticket is printable, and you must present it at the boarding point of the Easy Coach Kenya bus on your travel date.
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Easy Coach Destinations and Fares
Easy Coach has many destinations in Kenya and Uganda. Easy Coach fares vary depending on departures. Remember that the fares we have listed are based on the current values and might change anytime.
1. Nairobi to Upcountry
Here are some of the destinations you can travel to from the Nairobi station using Easy Coach.
- Sirare, Homa Bay and Rongo at Ksh 950
- Kisumu, Maseno, Mbale, and Malaba at Ksh 1,400
- Kaimosi at Ksh 1,200
- Busia at Ksh 1,500
- Mumias, Siaya, Usenge, Kakamega at Ksh 1,450
- Bungoma and Kitale at Ksh 1,350
- Kericho at Ksh 1,100
- Eldoret at Ksh 1, 250
All departures from Nairobi have a different departure and arrival time. Easy Coach bus provides both day and night travel.
2. Upcountry to Nairobi
Easy Coach departs from all the towns named above to Nairobi. The departure times are different, but all the fares are the same as those from Nairobi to Upcountry.
3. Other Kenyan towns to Uganda
Easy Coach departs from major Kenyan towns to Uganda. Some of these routes and their prices include:
- Kisumu to Kampala at Ksh 1,500 or Ush 42,000
- Busia to Kampala at Ksh700 or Ush 30,000
- Nakuru to Kampala at Ksh 2,100 or Ush 65,000
- Nairobi to Kampala at Ksh 2,500
When completing your Easy Coach online booking, ensure to mention whether you will be departing to Kampala during the day or at night. It takes 14-16 hours to arrive in Kampala from Nairobi.
Easy Coach allows travelers from other towns to travel from specified destinations in Kenya instead of Nairobi. For example, you can travel from Nakuru to Malaba during the day and at night for Ksh 850. If you live in Eldoret, you can travel to Nakuru using Easy Coach for Ksh 450. You can now complete your Easy Coach booking online using the Buupass website.
The site has all the information you need, including the departure and arrival time of all Easy Coach buses. Booking online is easier since you can do it from your mobile phone. Easy Coach bus online booking makes it easier to book the bus from anywhere. Make sure to enter the correct destination, and you should be at the departure point before departure time to avoid missing your bus.
If you are booking through Buupass, understand that tickets are non-refundable. Ensure to read the terms and conditions of the online booking before proceeding.
