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Low cost bus travel company headquartered at Munich and Berlin, offering intercity bus service all over Europe, the Americas, and India.

Flixbus is a low cost travel company offering bus services across Europe, the Americas, and India. The parent company also own FlixTrain and FlixCar.

Tickets are primarily sold online as well as in person, with the option to offset the carbon footprint of the trip offered exclusively to online purchases.

Flixbus emphasise not only their low costs, but also their sustainability and services such as free WiFi on board.

Questions expected to use this tag are those relating to using the Flixbus services be that in Europe or any other served region. This could include information about getting refunds, using their services, etc.

To learn more about the company and their services please visit their about section.

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Does the Flixbus N770 from Antwerp to Copenhagen go by ferry to Denmark

Tonight I am catching the N770 Flixbus from Antwerp to Copenhagen. Apparently it doesn't stop between Eindhoven and Copenhagen. Do the night Flixbuses to Denmark typically go via Puttgarden-Rødby, requiring passengers to step out on the ferry, or…
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How does Flixbus get between London and mainland Europe?

I've seen many Flixbus routes between London and mainland Europe. I wonder how Flixbus gets across the English channel; is it using the train or using some ferry?
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Getting off a Flixbus

I've never traveled with a Flixbus before and I'm wondering when I need to know to get off my bus. Do I just need to look in the app constantly? Or can I wait until the bus driver says we're at this stop?
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How can I get best deal from Flixbus?

I am planning to travel around Europe economically and so far, I think Flixbus is something which I will be taking a lot as the reviews are good and prices are very low. I am planning to travel overnight to different countries on weekends. I have…
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How strict is FlixBus about its "No electric or folding bikes" policy?

I've been thinking of buying a bike here, but since I take frequent trips on FlixBus for short vacations I went to review their policy on bikes. Unfortunately they for some reason forbid electric and folding bikes, even if you book a bike carrier.…
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What happens if Flixbus doesn't assign a seat on the ticket?

I just bought an international round-trip with Flixbus. 2 legs outwards, and 2 legs returning. I paid to reserve a seat on the longest 2 legs (one outward, one return). The ticket shows that I got assigned a seat on only one of the two legs I didn't…
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What type of power sockets are there on Flixbus in Portugal?

I am spending a few days in Portugal and mostly traveling by Flixbus. I will need internet but most important power. In their website they announce power sockets, but not what type. Does anyone have experience with this? what type of power sockets…
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Does Flixbus make stops on long journeys?

I'm looking at a 19h30m long Direct trip with Flixbus. I wonder if there are any longer stops during the trip or if you're stuck in your seat for the entire duration?
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How to find the Flixbus timetable for a specific route?

Is there any way to see the timetable for a Flixbus bus route? On their website I can see the routes map, but I'd me more interested in seeing where the bus is going to stop for a given route. E.g. if a bus goes from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, I'd like…
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Do I need a passport to travel between Schengen countries?

I'm a non-EU citizen with an Austrian residency permit ("Aufenthaltstitel" card). I am travelling to Slovenia and Italy by bus and train. As far as I know, I don't legally need a passport for such travel, though transport providers may require it.…
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Bratislava (airport) to Budapest

I am traveling to Budapest next month via Bratislava airport. We will be arriving at 20:40 in Bratislava, and we want to catch a bus or train to Budapest ASAP. From what I have found the best option is to catch the 21:30 FlixBus from Bratislava, AS…
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Are bus tickets valid proof of internal transit within the Schengen territory?

I will be applying for a short term tourist schengen visa at VFS Italy from Bangalore, India. According to their 'documents required' section, it's mentioned Proof of all internal travel within the Schengen territory including train bookings,…
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With FlixBus, do I have to get on at the exact stop my ticket specifies if there are multiple stops in the same city?

Yesterday I was travelling on a FlixBus departing from Göteborg/Gothenburg, in which most if not all FlixBus services make stops both at Nils Ericson Terminalen and Korsvägen. I had booked a ticket that would have me picked up at Korsvägen, but due…
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Is Berlin and Munich doable in a single weekend?

I am planning to visit Berlin and Munich from Frankfurt from 23rd Sept to 25 Sept. I know this is really tight trip, but i have only one weekend and i am ok with covering only the main attractions. I will be using flixbus in all 3 nights and will…
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Why does Flixbus let me book Norrköping-Joensuu but not Norrköping-Helsinki when Helsinki is an earlier stop on the Hamburg-Joensuu line?

Now, before anyone tells me that I just should fly — I know that it would be both more practical and likely cheaper to fly on such a route. But I still felt interested in making this journey for other reasons. Anyway … I'm looking into travelling…
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