Can I sit anywhere on FlixBus?


Can I sit anywhere on FlixBus? Depending on the trip, either any seat on the bus can be reserved or only individual rows. On some of our partners' buses, seat reservations is not available. If you have reserved a specific seat, you will find your seat number on your ticket.


How strict is Flixbus with luggage?

On your journey you may transport one item of hand luggage and one travel luggage item for free. Label them with your name and address to avoid luggage mix-ups. Your hand luggage is limited to one item with dimensions up to 42 x 30 x 18 cm and weighing up to 7 kg. Carry any valuable items in your hand luggage.


Is FlixBus cheaper last minute?

Our tickets – The earlier you book, the more you save! We offer rides through the US at smart prices - the earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket!


What happens if you miss a bus on FlixBus?

If you miss your connecting FlixBus or Flixtrain because of a delay on your first ride, we will book you for free into the next available connection. You will be informed of this by SMS or e-mail.


Do you have to select a seat on FlixBus?

You can reserve your preferred seat when booking a trip. If no seat is selected, you'll be automatically assigned one, or a seating rule may apply under a first come, first served basis. For group bookings, there is no guarantee all seats will be together unless you reserve the seats in the process.


Do you have to pay extra for luggage on FlixBus?

Adding baggage at the bus is subject to higher fees. Therefore, we recommend you to add it online before your trip starts and as early as possible, since there is limited space for baggage in the vehicle. Availability and baggage fee vary depending on the route, line, time of booking and method of booking.


Is FlixBus better than Greyhound?

I have used Flixbus several times in Europe and Greyhound twice in the USA. Flixbus is way better than Greyhound in all areas such as comfort, facilities, leg space etc. Prices are almost same in both companies. If I were to give scores to both bus companies, I would give Greyhound 5 and Flixbus 8 out of 10.


Does FlixBus stop for bathroom break?

However, we want to bring you to your destination as quickly as possible, which is why we do not take any additional breaks. We offer on-board restrooms to make long distance trips more enjoyable without breaks.


How early should I arrive for FlixBus?

Our buses travel within a network and are bound to a timetable. Please ensure that you are at the stop at least 15 minutes before departure. If you realize that you're not going to make it, you can cancel your ride up to 15 minutes before departure via Manage my booking.


How can I avoid a seat fee?

How do you avoid a seat selection fee? If you're traveling with a group, the best way to avoid a seat selection fee is to book your seats at the same time. If the airline is assigning seats for you, it typically seats people under the same record locator number together.