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By Bus

The cheapest way across a continent: long-distance coaches and carpooling, how to book them, and when the bus beats the train.

Coach networks by country

ALSA & Spanish coaches

Spain's main long-distance coach network.

BlaBlaCar & carpooling

Sharing a car across Europe, cheaply and safely.

Coaches in Africa

Intercape, the cross-border lines and the matatu reality.

Coaches in Argentina

The cama suite, the Retiro terminal and the long hauls.

Coaches in Australia & New Zealand

Greyhound Australia, InterCity and the backpacker buses.

Coaches in Bolivia

The cama buses, the altiplano routes and safety.

Coaches in Brazil

The leito and executivo classes, the big lines and booking.

Coaches in Canada

The post-Greyhound patchwork: Rider Express, Ontario Northland, OrlΓ©ans.

Coaches in Central America

Tica Bus, the chicken buses and the shuttles.

Coaches in Chile

Turbus and Pullman, the salon-cama and the long country.

Coaches in China

Long-distance buses where the trains don't reach.

Coaches in Colombia

The busetas, the big lines and the mountain routes.

Coaches in Eastern Europe

FlixBus, RegioJet and the local networks.

Coaches in Ecuador

The intercity network, the terminals and the Andes routes.

Coaches in Egypt

Go Bus, Blue Bus and the intercity network.

Coaches in France

FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus across France.

Coaches in Germany

FlixBus and the German long-distance coach scene.

Coaches in Greece

The KTEL network across the mainland and islands.

Coaches in India

Sleeper and Volvo buses, and booking with RedBus.

Coaches in Indonesia

Java's executive buses, the shuttles and the ferries.

Coaches in Ireland

Bus Γ‰ireann, Citylink, GoBus and Aircoach.

Coaches in Italy

FlixBus, Itabus and the regional networks.

Coaches in Italy: FlixBus and Itabus

FlixBus, Itabus and Italy's coach options.

Coaches in Japan & Korea

Willer and JR highway buses, and the Korean express network.

Coaches in Kenya

Modern Coast, Easy Coach and the cross-border lines.

Coaches in Mexico

ADO, Primera Plus and the first-class bus network.

Coaches in Morocco

CTM and Supratours across the country.

Coaches in Peru

Cruz del Sur, Oltursa and the cama classes.

Coaches in Poland & Czechia

RegioJet, Leo Express and FlixBus.

Coaches in Portugal

Rede Expressos and FlixBus across Portugal.

Coaches in Scandinavia

Long-distance buses across the Nordics.

Coaches in South Africa

Intercape, Greyhound and the Baz Bus, and safety.

Coaches in South America

Cama buses across Argentina, Chile, Peru and Brazil.

Coaches in Southeast Asia

Long-distance buses across Thailand, Vietnam and beyond.

Coaches in Thailand

The VIP and first-class buses, the terminals and booking.

Coaches in the Balkans

Where the bus beats the train in south-east Europe.

Coaches in the Middle East

JETT, Pullman and the Gulf intercity networks.

Coaches in the Philippines

Victory Liner, the provincial buses and the islands.

Coaches in the USA

Greyhound, FlixBus, Megabus and the regional lines.

Coaches in Turkey

Turkey's excellent intercity coach network.

Coaches in Vietnam

Sleeper buses, Futa Bus Lines and booking.

The FlixBus network

Europe's biggest coach network, explained.

Intercity buses in the USA

Greyhound, FlixBus and the American coach network.

International coaches

Crossing borders by long-distance bus.

Megabus & National Express

Britain's budget coaches, explained.

Minibuses & marshrutkas

Shared minivans across Eastern Europe and beyond.

PostBus & Swiss coaches

Switzerland's yellow PostBus into the mountains.

Booking & practical bus travel

Airport coaches in Europe

The cheap coach links from airports to cities.

Airport coaches in the UK

National Express and the airport coach links.

Airport shuttle buses

The dedicated coaches from airport to city.

ALSA buses in Spain: a practical guide

ALSA buses in Spain: a practical guide: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Are overnight buses safe?

Sleeper buses, security and travelling safely through the night.

Backpacker bus networks explained

Backpacker bus networks explained: what to know, how it works and how to do it well.

How to book coaches

Where to book, when to buy and what to watch for.

Bus ticket apps

Booking coaches on the operator and aggregator apps.

Bus vs train

When the coach wins on price, time or reach.

Long-distance buses in China

Long-distance buses in China: what to know, how it works and how to do it well.

Long-distance buses in Colombia

Long-distance buses in Colombia: what to know, how it works and how to choose well β€” clear, practical and honest.

Buses in Cuba: the Viazul network

Buses in Cuba: the Viazul network: what to know, how it works and how to do it well.

Buses in Egypt: GoBus and beyond

Buses in Egypt: GoBus and beyond: what to know, how it works and how to do it well.

Buses in Greece: the KTEL network

Buses in Greece: the KTEL network: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Long-distance buses in India

Long-distance buses in India: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Buses in Mexico: ADO and beyond

Buses in Mexico: ADO and beyond: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Buses in Morocco: CTM and Supratours

Buses in Morocco: CTM and Supratours: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Buses in Nepal: what to expect

Buses in Nepal: what to expect: what to know, how it works and how to do it well.

Long-distance buses in South America

Long-distance buses in South America: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Buses and minivans in Southeast Asia

Buses and minivans in Southeast Asia: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Buses in the Balkans

Buses in the Balkans: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Intercity buses in Turkey

Intercity buses in Turkey: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Buses and sleeper buses in Vietnam

Buses and sleeper buses in Vietnam: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Cheap coach travel tips

How to pay the least for long-distance buses.

Coach passes & discounts

Multi-trip passes and how to save on coaches.

Coach vs budget flight

When the bus beats the low-cost airline.

Finding the coach station

Why coach stops are tricky, and how to find them.

FlixBus in the USA: a first-timer's guide

FlixBus in the USA: a first-timer's guide: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

FlixBus luggage rules

Free bags, extra bags and the sizes FlixBus actually allows.

FlixBus vs train in Germany

When the bus beats the Bahn β€” cost, time and comfort.

First time on Greyhound: what to know

Booking, stations and what to know before your first Greyhound.

How to survive a long bus journey

Seats, sleep, snacks and staying sane on a long coach ride.

Japan's highway buses: a budget guide

Japan's highway buses: a budget guide: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Long-distance buses in the UK

Getting around Britain by coach.

Luggage & comfort on coaches

Baggage rules, seats and surviving a long ride.

Megabus in the UK and beyond: first-timer's guide

Megabus in the UK and beyond: first-timer's guide: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

National Express vs Megabus

National Express vs Megabus: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Night buses in Europe

Sleeping your way across the continent for less.

Overnight coach comfort tips

Overnight coach comfort tips: what to know, how it works and how to do it well β€” clear, practical and up to date.

Overnight coach survival

How to sleep and arrive fresh on a night bus.

Tourist shuttles in Central America

Tourist shuttles in Central America: what to know, how it works and how to choose well β€” clear, practical and honest.