Our picks at a glance
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Comparison table
| Feature | MakeMyTripBest overall | GoibiboBest for rewards | redBusBest for buses | ixigoBest for trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Flights, hotels and holiday packages | Domestic flights and budget hotels | Intercity bus tickets | Trains, buses and flights |
| Key feature | All-in-one Indian travel app | goCash rewards and simple booking | Largest bus booking network | Train status and IRCTC booking tools |
| Price | Free to search; convenience fees may apply | Free to search; fees may apply | Free to search | Free |
| Products | Flights, hotels, homestays, holidays, trains, buses | — | Bus tickets, rail | Trains, flights, buses |
| Loyalty | MMTBlack | — | — | — |
| Owner | — | MakeMyTrip group | — | — |
| Rewards | — | goCash | — | — |
| Where to buy | Book on MakeMyTrip Paid link | Book on Goibibo Paid link | Book on redBus Paid link | Open ixigo Paid link |
9.0/10 research score
MakeMyTrip
All-in-one Indian travel app. Best for flights, hotels and holiday packages.
- Buy it if
- You want to book flights, hotels, trains, buses and holidays in one app.
- Skip it if
- You only travel internationally and prefer global hotel platforms.
Pros
- Flights, hotels, holidays, trains and buses
- Frequent bank offers
- MMTBlack loyalty benefits
Cons
- Convenience fees on some bookings
- Customer support varies
Key specifications
- Products
- Flights, hotels, homestays, holidays, trains, buses
- Loyalty
- MMTBlack
8.7/10 research score
Goibibo
goCash rewards and simple booking. Best for domestic flights and budget hotels.
- Buy it if
- You book domestic flights and budget hotels and like reward credits.
- Skip it if
- You want premium international hotel choices.
Pros
- Simple booking flow
- goCash rewards
- Good domestic hotel range
Cons
- Owned by the same group as MakeMyTrip, so prices are often similar
Key specifications
- Owner
- MakeMyTrip group
- Rewards
- goCash
8.6/10 research score
redBus
Largest bus booking network. Best for intercity bus tickets.
- Buy it if
- You travel between cities by bus.
- Skip it if
- You need flights or hotels.
Pros
- Huge bus operator network
- Seat selection and live tracking
Cons
- Operator quality varies
Key specifications
- Products
- Bus tickets, rail
8.4/10 research score
ixigo
Train status and IRCTC booking tools. Best for trains, buses and flights.
- Buy it if
- You travel by train and want PNR status, live train status and bookings in one app.
- Skip it if
- You only fly internationally.
Pros
- Excellent train tools
- Flights and buses too
Cons
- Ads in the free app
Key specifications
- Products
- Trains, flights, buses
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How we chose
Apps for flights, trains, buses and hotels. We compared features, pricing pages, terms, support channels and how each service works for people in India, then gave each one a clear verdict.
What to look for
- Range of travel types.
- Offers.
- Support.
Frequently asked questions
Which travel app is best in India?
MakeMyTrip covers the most; ixigo is great for trains and redBus for buses.