How Will Student Travel Become More Affordable With EaseMyTrip Signing An MoU With Timbuckdo?

India’s student population has never been one to wait around. They’re not asking for permission to travel or postponing their plans until some mythical “right time.” They’re moving fast, frequently, and with intent, which is exactly why the new partnership between EaseMyTrip and Timbuckdo isn’t just a business move; it’s a well-calculated response to a cultural shift already in motion, one that demands more affordable, student-first travel options.

EaseMyTrip X Timbuckdo Partnership Promises Affordable Student Travel

Announced on July 24, 2025, this partnership between the online travel giant EaseMyTrip and the student-first commerce platform Timbuckdo is set to inject fresh energy into a market that’s projected to cross USD 10 billion by 2027. At its core, the deal is both practical and ambitious, with an aim to make travel easier and significantly more affordable for students.

EaseMyTrip brings to the table what it does best: scale, reliability, and access. We’re talking 400+ airlines, over two million hotels, and a zero-convenience-fee model. Timbuckdo, on the other hand, knows the student pulse better than most. They’re not just a discount platform; they’re a deeply embedded presence across college networks, already helping students upskill, earn, and save.

Imagine a student logging into Timbuckdo’s marketplace and being able to instantly book discounted flights, buses, or hotels, powered by EaseMyTrip’s infrastructure, it feels too good to be true, right? Not with this exclusive partnership!

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How Will It Promote Easy Travel For GenZ?

Sanchit Chopra, Chief Marketing Officer at EaseMyTrip, made the intent clear with his statement, “EaseMyTrip has always believed in making travel accessible to all; through this partnership with Timbuckdo, we are unlocking significant value for the student segment—a demographic that is deeply aspirational, digitally savvy, and hungry to explore. We are excited to empower their travel dreams through deeper discounts and curated travel solutions.”

Timbuckdo’s Co-founder and CEO, Mythri Kumar, also said that “This is a defining moment for Timbuckdo, Gen Z is not deferring travel to the future, they are ready to explore now and are actively seeking value-driven experiences. Our goal is to eliminate cost as a barrier.”

The targets are sharp, with over one million student bookings in the next 12 months. But the strategy goes beyond numbers.

Here’s what’s rolling out:

• Student-only discounts on flights, hotels, buses, and curated travel experiences
• A no-friction booking experience via Timbuckdo’s own marketplace, backed by EaseMyTrip
• Campus-level activations, travel festivals, and an influencer-led creator campaign to build momentum

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This is more than just a polite nod to student wanderlust. For a generation that has little patience for red tape or inflated prices, this tie-up is both timely and telling. They’re not just offering cheaper tickets; they’re unlocking the ability to say yes to travel, even on a student budget! 

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