Long Weekend 2026: Top Bus Routes & Holiday Destinations Revealed

• Intercity bus travel data from YoloBus indicates significant holiday movement during long weekends, with demand surging for beaches, historic cities, temples, and spiritual centers.
• The Bengaluru to Coastal Andhra Pradesh circuit is projected to be the busiest corridor, with high demand for destinations like Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.
• Other top routes include Hyderabad–Bengaluru (35-40% increase in reservations), Bengaluru–Chennai, and Delhi–Varanasi/Lucknow, driven by family visits, cultural exploration, and pilgrimage.
• Mumbai–Goa and Pune–Coastal Maharashtra routes are popular for leisure, beaches, nightlife, and water sports, with bus travel being a cost-effective option.
• Early departure services on popular routes are nearing full capacity, highlighting the need for early booking for long weekend travel.

Why It Matters: Long weekends in 2026 will see high demand for intercity bus travel to popular leisure and pilgrimage sites.