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After reading some of the reviews I was a little skeptical to use FlixBus for my Brussels to Amsterdam trip, but took a chance since it was such a short ride and so much cheaper than some other alternatives. I was pleasantly surprised! They were right where they said they'd be to do the pickup early in the morning. I booked online in advance and just showed the driver my Apple Wallet QR code on my phone, and we were off! They have a baggage hold under the bus for your actual suitcase/luggage so you are able to free up space on board and just bring your purse or backpack/snacks to your seat. They have WiFi on board, which got a little spotty in areas, but did work most of the time. There is also a USB port above each seat, so I was able to get my phone charged up and ready to go for the rest of the day once we reached Amsterdam! There is also a screen at the front of the bus showing what is in front of you, so you can watch the route you are on. One thing I really appreciated: they had little feet pedals at each seat so your feet have somewhere to rest. I have short legs so often times they are just swinging uncomfortably on these types of bus seats, so I loved that feature! And the seats are pretty comfy too, from my experience. The staff was very nice on the trip from Brussels to Amsterdam. My friend felt a little queasy as we boarded, so the driver said she should sit up front in the "jump seat" next to him so that she could get a little more fresh air than at the back of the bus and also have the less "bumpy" seat that is more centered over the front wheel. Overall for this short route (2.5 hours) it was definitely manageable and comfortable, and a lot more inexpensive than some alternatives
3 years ago
If I could give this service 0 stars I would. My bus from Seattle to Portland at 2:15 pm today never showed up after sending me an email that it was delayed. I had to buy a ticket for the next bus to Portland at 3:45 pm for $69 even though the website said it was only 24.99 it charged my card almost $69. I have been waiting on hold to speak to someone several times for more than 30 mins and no answer. These people are crooks and I will never ride with Flix Bus ever again. read more
4 years ago
FlixBus is the absolute worst transportation company I have travelled with, and that is someone who has flown on Spirit and Frontier. It is highly probably you will have to wait one to two days before a bus actually shows up read more
3 years ago
First time traveling with this bus service was 8 min late and departing time was 5:00 don't give you a grace period of 15 mins no refund just take your hard earn money I would suggest anybody to go threw greyhound.. read more
7 years ago
The longest trip I have ever had!! the bus departed 1 hour later than the departure time and the bus broke down 7 times on the road. we arrived 3.5 hours later than the arrival time!!! too inconvenient. at the end when I asked for refund they said there will be No Refund!! really cheap services. read more
5 years ago
would give 0 stars for this bus service but 1 is the lowest one to give. I was supposed to take flixbus from Irvine to LA this morning. The bus not only never showed up, I tried contacting flixbus' customer service through both phone and their online chatbot about tracking the bus. Phone call was automated and nobody ever picked up (I held onto the call for a good 40 min or so). The online agent asked for my booking information then PURPOSELY ended the chat. Tried chatting again but the person just ended the chat again. I never figured out what happened to my bus that was supposed to arrive. Very unprofessional and inaccessible customer service. Overall flixbus sucks in terms of punctuality and customer service. Also beware occasionally purchasing a ticket and never actually having the purchase go through but still being charged! that happened to me once.. stay away from flixbus if possible. read more
2 years ago
horrible service! the WiFi's not working and they pretend that they didn't know about it while this has been going on for a while. they wouldn't refund my ticket and wouldn't let me speak to a manager. not worth the price at all. I'd definitely book another bus next time. read more
3 years ago
DO NOT USE THIS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY! I took a trip from New York City to Syracuse NY on bus #666. It departed on 4/11/23 at 8:45am from 31st & 8th Ave with an estimated arrival time for 1:35pm. The bus broke down on I-81 N at 11:30am. The bus driver told us it would take 2 hours for a replacement bus to arrive. We waited on the side of the highway for 4 hours with no resolution. I tried asking the bus driver several times how long this was going to take. He smiled at me and walked away every time I approached, giving no verbal answer. I called customer support in hopes of getting an answer to how long it would realistically take. The first rep I was connected to hung up on me after they couldn't t provide any details. The next time I called the rep informed me that I needed to speak to the driver about a status update, which was ignored. Then I asked customer support for the name of the driver and she told me they don't have a record of that. It was incredibly alarming to hear the company doesn't have a record of who is operating their equipment, despite having the bus number, departure and arrival details. They informed me there was nothing else they could do and I was beholden to whatever the bus driver wanted to do. I am shocked at the lack of professionalism from every person I interacted with. If the company has no record of who is operating/damaging their vehicles, it's an incredibly unsafe company to do business with. I asked to speak with a supervisor who could answer my questions and was informed there was nobody higher in organization to be transferred to. First time ever calling a company that doesn't have a supervisor. In the month since these events I have attempted to acquire a refund for this horrendous experience. The company has refused, citing their terms and conditions that you may only receive a refund if a trip is entirely cancelled by the company. They've offered me "vouchers" so I have to risk putting myself through this entire ordeal again if I want to see any kind of compensation. This company needs to be investigated. read more
4 years ago
We had a horrible experience... I definitely do not recommend them. They change the departure location at the last minute and when we called to find out if it was accurate, they claimed it wasn't changed, by the time they admitted that there was a change, the bus already left from the new location and they wouldn't give a refund or provide a new ticket for the next BUS. The driver of the next Bus charged us $70 cash for a $25 route and she refused to give a receipt or provide her name. Flix bus is a scam Business with the worst customer service of any Business we have ever dealt with. read more
7 years ago
FlixBus was our last resort to travel from Rome to Naples. Our train was four hours delayed due to a fire in Firenze and still wasn't solved by the end of the day, so we were ultimately just glad to get where we wanted to go. However, I would never choose FlixBus without this kind of time-pressured lack of options. Here's what you need to know: - The tickets asked us to arrive 15 minutes prior to boarding. The bus was late by 5-10 minutes. This isn't awful, but after the train debacle it was enough to make me nervous. - There was no semblance of boarding process. Expect to push and shove your way to the front of a clump and put your bag in a bin wide open to the world with no protection or checks at all. - When we had our ticket scanned, the initial employee said to take our small roller bag up with us and put it above our seats so we did. When we got off the bus, the driver yelled at us that it should have been below the bus. - DO NOT PAY FOR RESERVED SEATS. Total scam. They will do nothing to honor the reservation without a fight. We paid for 4D and C and there were two people sitting there that insisted that there were no reserved seats. If there were no other sets of two seats together available I would have fought it, but I decided to be nice. The bus was pretty grimy and the seats were uncomfortable but I didn't expect much on that front. Would not recommend. read more
3 years ago
I would give 0 starts if possible. After my bus was 1 hour late, 3 of us waiting ordered a Lyft ride so that we wouldn't miss our next busses. We were told the bus could be another 2ish hours as they needed to get a new bus. We were able to get a lyft but when i contacted Flix after the ordeal requesting a refund, I was told the bus was less than 120 minutes delayed and that "a lot" (clearly not everyone) boarded the bus and that they would not give me any refund and not let me talk to any manager to discuss even. Plus, the other 2 people I was with were on day 4 of what was supposed to be a 2 day cross country trip that got delayed that much due to prior trips being cancelled and delayed. 100000% avoid using Flixbus. read more
2 years ago
this is my second time riding with flix bus and I was very disappointed in the service this time around, so disappointed that I do not think I will be riding with flix again. I was traveling with my friend and we arrived at the station early at the same place that the bus had arrived the first time. according to the ticket we were supposed to be waiting in the downstairs area (the place we had been waiting the first time we rode the bus) but the bus had actually picked up at a different location which was upstairs. we were not aware that the bus pickup location had changed so we missed the bus. after missing the bus I attempted to call customer service, which took multiple tries to achieve because of how complicated they make it to reach an actual person to talk to about situations. Once I reached the person (after at least 10 mins) I told her what had happened and that we hadn't been updated on the new location because on our ticket it said that we were going to be picked up downstairs. She didn't help at all and did not care that we had missed our bus. We were looking for a refund or for a help in changing our ticket to a later departure time, but she did not care. She didn't apologize or offer any help with anything. flix makes it so complicated to get a hold of anyone from customer service and they make it just as complicated to receive help after contacting someone, they are not understanding and they need to fix their system because it is not working. read more
3 years ago
My friends and I booked tickets to go up to Vancouver, Canada. One of my friends is mobility impaired and uses an electric scooter to go more than very short distances. After booking, she called to make sure her scooter could be accommodated (stowed in the baggage compartment) as the website indicated. The customer service person not only informed my friend that they didn't take electric mobility devices, but was also very rude about the whole situation. When my friend asked for a refund, again the person was rude and said they (Flixbus) don't do refunds. Instead my friend would get a voucher for her ticket, which she can't use because they don't take electric mobility devices. read more
3 years ago
A ride that should have been 8 hours from Florence to Zurich turned into a 13-hour bus ride. Once we finally reached our destination my suitcase and one other passenger's was not in the luggage carrier. When asked, the driver's only response was to go to the police, despite the crime occurring in a different country and me needing a flight to catch to make it home to the US. I have reached out multiple times through multiple media to request some form of compensation and the company has provided very little assistance. Yes, this bus is inexpensive, but choosing a train or some other service that may cost more may also mean more accountability and better service. read more
8 years ago
I recently took FlixBus from Lyon to Annecy and then from Annecy to Geneva. I was really impressed by its service during the entire process and still feel grateful for how FlixBus made my trip smoother and more enjoyable. I booked FlixBus online and received e-tickets, luggage labels and instructions in email instantly. The instructions with exact locations of the bus stations on both ends of the trip were super helpful. I also downloaded the app and found the same information there. Few days before my trips, I received email reminders for the trip and tips. At both Lyon and Annecy, the buses came up to the bus station very on time (15 minutes before the departure) and the bus drivers were super friendly and helpful with the luggage. FlexBus stopped at the very central station of each city which made my arrivals very convenient for the rest of the commute. The bus in Europe is bit different from buses we saw in the US - the restroom is not in the back but downstairs in the middle of the bus. After each trip, I received surveys to follow up with the service. You can't imagine how affordable and convenient FlexBus is in France - 9 euros from Lyon to Annecy, 5 euros from Lyon to Marseilles, and less than 5 euros from Annecy to Geneva. I once thought my experience with FlexBus was just perfect and bookmarked them for my future travels for sure. I was bit surprised to find the consistent bad reviews of it on Yelp. Maybe the French section is just exceptional than its local services in other countries? Anyway, I really hope FlexBus can come up with the level of its services I found in France in other countries, especially in the US, because its really the kind of business in huge demand. read more
4 years ago
This place is awful. Cancelled our bus trip even though the road is open (it was temporarily closed beforehand) and I've been on hold for hours trying to get a refund. I would rather walk than ever use this company again. What horrible customer service. If I could give them 0 starts I would. read more
4 years ago
After my ride on 04-24-2022 from Houston to New Orleans, I will not be riding Flixbus. Your drivers are rude as hell. Driver was already an hour late and an attitude. I always take Flixbus when I travel to Dallas , Austin and New Orleans but this is it for me. The driver used so much profanity and my 71yr old mother and my 6yr old grandson was ride with me. Driver was disrespectful to other passengers by throwing their luggage off the bus. Threatened to call the police and he was the one being disrespectful. Last ride, I'm done. read more
4 years ago
this bus is a scam this bus is a scam, I booked the trip, it never show up, no notice or phone call or email to let me know it was cancled, no information to contact. I tried to get my refund but no hope, the website is a scam, chat box is a scam. read more
5 years ago
If there was minus, I would have given them that. Do not ever travel with @FlixBus service, at least inside Poland! Awful traveling experience. Stay away for your own safety!!! Totally unhygienic conditions regarding the toilet inside the bus, with half of the bus smelling like urine. When the bus driver was informed he didn't do anything and he didn't even waited longer in stops for people to go to the loo available there. Route krakow to Warsaw. read more
3 years ago
The buses are constantly delayed and transferring ports which cause you to miss the transfer you need to get the final bus you may need to get to destination..They will not pay you back money but give you a voucher to ride and experience the same hell again read more
5 years ago
FlixBus is garbage. They made an extra stop for no reason and wont Notify you about the stop when you're purchasing. There are plenty of good, reliable and direct buses NY to DC and this is not one of them. Also, never enforced any mask policy even though they claimed to be COVID guideline safe. Nope. Felt actually unsafe the whole ride. read more
Ive taken the bus many times from Vegas to Cali and a friend has taken it from Vegas to AZ. Its super inexpensive and timely. Just make sure to buy in advance and add them on facebook. They will send you discount codes worth $10 off for their service and the tickets are around $10 so youre just paying processing fee of about $2. Thats a steal if you know how to work the system. The app is pretty easy to navigate and pretty nice since it saves your ticket on the screen and you dont have to keep logging in to retrieve it. It provides more informative than Megabus app in regards to pick up location of the bus at certain stops and terminals. The only negative is the cancellation policies and the terribly hard uncomfortable seats. The cancellation policy is plainly stated on the website and when you call just push any button and someone will pick up. I was surprised at the efficient nature of how they spoke. Either cancel and rebook using the credit they give you minus $5 or continue with what you booked. Well, the ticket was $3 so id just be losing money to rebook it. In regards to seats they arent the most comfortable. I couldnt last longer than 4 hours on them and even then i was glad the trip was over quickly. Not as cushy as Megabus but with power outlets under every seat, inexpensive prices and toilets on board Id book them again for a quick getaway. read more
FlixBus: The bus that never showed and will not give a full refund. I was excited to try FlixBus when I saw ads on my Facebook. They seemed like an up-and-coming company from Europe trying to establish themselves in the United States. I was traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and I liked how they were by the Cal Trains in SF and that there was a stop closer to home in LA. I waited for the bus last Saturday, 7/21/2018, and it never showed up. There were several other rides waiting and we had just seen Megabus depart around noon, but we were excited about taking a new bus. After over three hours, the bus NEVER SHOWED UP. The other passengers, who I met for the first time, and I tried calling to no avail and we managed to reach their support from Facebook messenger and posting on their wall. We were told that the bus would be coming and that it is stuck in traffic. The FlixBus App was supposed to inform us of where the bus was, and the customer service kept repeating that the bus is in traffic and advised us to wait even though they had no information available to them, not even able to contact the bus company they are contracted with. What do you do? Well, Megabus had buses sometime after 3 PM, so we had to purchase new tickets for the other bus company. At this bus stop by Cal Trains, we would wait on the sidewalk in the sun with no ready access to food, water, and restrooms; we each took turns leaving the stop to get food, water, or use the restrooms and promised each other that we would not let the bus leave without us. We were strangers, but we shared the frustration and anger. So the trouble does not end there. I sent complaints on the website and submitted a request for a refund. I received an e-mail that said I had to prove that I did not get on the bus, and that seemed insulting considering it was their bus that never came. Fine. Then they only partially refunded me. I called and spoke to someone who said that they cannot refund the service charge. I sent a follow-up e-mail expressing the frustration caused by this incident and also read from their website that my rights as a passenger were violated if they adhere to those rights in the United States. I have not heard a response yet and all this for $2. They welcomed me to try again in the future and apologized for that as a new company in the U.S., they were unable to deliver the needed information. I'm also upset because I was told to wait for the bus that never came, not informed of accommodations, and they should have offered a full refund so we can make plans on staying in the city another night, taking a later bus, or taking another bus company. MegaBus is at least well established by now and they even have signs of where we should be, though I had to pay more. Had I known, the extra cash would've been worth avoiding this fiasco. I'm glad they were responsive on Facebook, but ultimately they could not help with the bus that was lost or with the refund. They also deleted my Facebook comment posts...if you couldn't reach them by phone or messenger, what else can we do? So in a nutshell, Flixbus never showed and refused to give me a full refund. I'm still working on the issue on Day 6, and I'm not just fighting for $2...it's the principle. What company does this? Just avoid the headaches and try an established bus line if you're looking to travel. No, no, no to Flixbus. ***update (within two weeks) After all the exchange we had, they refused to refund the $2 service fee, citing their Terms of Services that it is non-refundable. However, because they failed to deliver their service, that fee is "unearned," at their fault and they are not in compliance with their own Terms. I was able to obtain a refund from PayPal and the dispute was resolved in my favor. read more
8 years ago
TERRIBLE!!! TERRIBLE!!!! The bus was over 40 minutes late! Received a message that the bus would be 10 minutes late, over 40 is RIDICULOUS! At midnight! In 30 degree weather! I'd rather walk. read more
5 years ago
This was my 1st time trying out flixbus and the last. They cancelled bus one hour before set departure. Ticket cost was $13.00 and for whatever reason they're refunding $9.99 . No human customer service. I think they are a scam. read more
2 years ago
I wish I couldn't even leave a store because they not even worth one star .if you have to go on a vacation, please do not use FlixBus. They are horrible. They cancel your ride at the last minute. My bus was supposed to leave at 10. Kept saying the bus is going away like five hours later you called to get a refund they keep saying they send the refund out, then they say oh your bank don't do international refunds so I asked them do they do Bank of America they said yeah so they said they send the refund out again. I waited 15 days like they emailed them back again. They say it bounced back. They don't talk to a manager or supervisor because the customer service rep always home data highest person you can talk to, but they can't help you out or they say oh we don't have no information email you never ever use them again. I rather take Amtrak they are the worst service out here, and I still don't have my refund until this day. I'm about to get a lawyer and they gonna pay more than what they owe me because now I have to see a therapist for paying the suffering and a headache because they don't wanna give me my heart earn money back after my trip at the last minute . and they always talking about do you want a ticket to go somewhere else would never ever use their service again so they can keep their ticket. Just give me my money back. read more
4 years ago
I got a highly positive experience with this company. My bus was from Panevėžys in Lithuania to Riga in Latvia. The bus driver was very friendly and he spoke my native language which is Russian while I didn't speak local language. He helped me with the luggage and taking on. Inside the bus, everything was clean and cozy. The bus is warm inside and there was a toilet inside. read more
2 years ago
Do not take flixbus. Who? Because I had to reschedule my return trip. The reason being was because my train coming la Pocatiere to Montreal was delayed by 3hrs which caused the rest of my trip going from Montreal to Toronto to be delay which meant I would miss my bus. I tried to reschedule my 6 oclock departure but the only way to do that was to Pay the exact same Price to get moved onto a bus that left an hour later. I tried to get a refend instead but there policy is horrible. I was only going to get a $5 credit back They weren't Even going to rembourse me to my original paiement méthodismes. I could have excuses that since it was last minute I was cancelling but it is what happened next that reality earned the there 1 star review. Instead of cancelling I just decided to bite the bullet and pay do get moved to the 7 oclock bus because I would have been able to reach it in time. What I found out is that the bus I had paid so much to reschedule to take was the same bus I had just cancelled but leaving from a location an hour away from where I was! So not only did I Pay double my ticket Price to book the exact same bus a second time I also couldn't make the new time and there were no other busses to reschedule to get me home. I thought I would call customer service to get help. I had just after all accidentally booked the same bus twice. I figure They could refond me either by my original paiement method or with a credit and I could find another way home. Instead they were very unhelpful. They said they couldn't do anything for me and that the only thing I could do was cancel that trip and only receive a $5 credit back. Since I was short on funds I now couldn't Pay to get home after paying the Price for two bus tickets and they couldn't even help by refunding me the ticket that I had bought by mistake! Once again I had paid twice for the exact same bus! I would have cancelled my other trips with flixbus that I had unfortunately already made in advance, but they only give you a credit for the bus to refund you which is counter-productive when I never want to use their services again. So save yourself the headache and don't deal with these people. Take the go bus or the train or anything else because at least They will help you if a delay happens instead of rip you off like They did to me. read more
8 years ago
Sadly, Flix STILL Doesn't Care About Customers They promised me that they were going to call me back and to do something significant to make up for my wife and sister-in-law's Vegas Trip fiasco. When I called them twice to follow up they told me to fill out a form for a refund but never sent me the link to do so. Am saddened and disgusted that companies like this exist. BTW - We have not and will not EVER use their bus services again. Recommend that you ask yourself if you want to take a 50% chance that you might make it through a trip without incident as been my wife's case out of 6 trips. read more
3 years ago
I had the worst bus ride experience in my life. I booked a 6hr ride a month ago. Apparently, Flixbus changed the departure time to 40 minutes earlier a few weeks before the departure. They said they notified the change via email. However, the Flixbus app showed no information about the change whatsoever. The communication was extremely unclear. When I got to the bus station, I waited for 40 minutes and later on, I found out my "bus" already left 40 minutes ago. The driver of the next bus was extremely rude and refused to help me. I was left stranded with no help. The same situation happened again when I was riding back to my city. Flixbus also doesn't have a customer service line you can call in case of an emergency. They only have an online chat. Basically, they don't encourage you to contact them. This is the most awful ride experience I have ever had... Unclear communication regarding schedule changes, very inaccessible customer service, and many times they won't refund you. DON'T RIDE WITH FLIXBUS!!!!!!! read more
Unpopular opinion, I prefer Flixbus over train travel. I'm not a backpacker or a hippie. I bring in 1 piece of luggage that I need to check in on flights(high maintenance woman here). On Flixbus I don't need to sit with it right at my feet, or need to hope I find space on the luggage cart rack for large suitcases. They simply store it under the bus. The prices have always beat the trains as well for me. I also have never been on a bus with crying babies or kids running around. On almost every train it has been like that (probably because the trains offer better deals for people traveling together). A huge plus on the bus is that there are AC vents!! On most trains now you cannot open up windows! A huge plus in the summer. I took Flixbus on 3 routes when I went to Europe this summer. The routes I took were not super long....Munich to Salzburg, Munich to Schwangau, and somewhere else lol. Mine all took off on time and I got to my destinations on time. The only route that I had to share a row with was to Schwangau. That route was really popular at least when I took it because the train from Munich to Fussen was getting repaired or something so had I taken the train it would have been 2 trains and double the time. The perk with taking the bus instead of the train was also that it takes you straight to the ticket office not to Fussen Station. The cons for me: On one route the wifi was down which I expected because many reviews mentioned problems with the wifi. They also do not list the stops before your final destination. I would love to see what the stops are as well as to see if there is a break. Not sure why they don't share this.I do agree that there cancellation policy is stupid in that you only get a credit voucher that expires. I'm not opposed to getting credit however the fact that it expires is ridiculous especially if you are an international tourist like myself only going to Europe maybe once every 2 or 3 years. Tips: For whatever reason booking from another country outside the US's website is cheaper and they include checked in luggage. There are also often promo codes sold on Ebay which I used for each route (not a huge savings but paid for the snacks I brought with me on the buses lol). Would I take a bus over a long haul destination? No, but I also wouldn't take a train either if I could fly. I'm a budget traveler but I will always take comfort and a good night's sleep over saving a little extra $$. read more
3 years ago
We were at the bus stop half an hour before departure time. Four more people were waiting along with us. The bus never showed up. We called customer service, and they said the bus had already left and that they would not return our money. The worst bus service ever. People should boycott this company so the company learns how to treat customers. read more
8 years ago
Beware! They Cancel Bus Routes, Never Tell You, and then Refuse to Refund. I booked a Anaheim to Las Vegas trip a month in advance. When we went to the stop, there was no bus. We waited a while and no bus showed up. I went inside the transportation center to ask about the bus, and apparently, the bus does not exist and hasn't existed for weeks. I never received any sort of notice or cancellation from FlixBus, and in fact have confirmation emails from Flixbus the day before and the morning of. I tried calling their customer service number a dozen times, but it simply did not work. It would redirect you to a German robot who then hung up. There was no way to reach anyone on FlixBus. In the end, we had to drive ourselves to Vegas. Afterwards, I submitted a claim via email, and they refused to issue any sort of refund. I think I just got scammed? read more
3 years ago
I just about never leave reviews... but I had too. ZERO STARS! When I tell you these people don't give a SH*T about the situaiton, BELIEVE IT. Refund? that's a dream. They don't believe in that, I had to cancel the trip due to the air quality alert in NYC due to the fires going on, things are being canceled and it's unsafe. Did flixbus reach out to customers about any safety communications? No. Do they care to refund you do to not taking a trip that is a HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK that NO ONE knew prior to including their company, and now this unforeseen event is happening and THEY DO NOT CARE TO REFUND OR EVEN CONSIDER IT. They are happy to keep the money and give a voucher, but refund your money back? no. Disgusting. I've chatted with the agent, left a complaint, sent a refund request form, and all the same answer which is "we did not cancel, so there is no refund." So the safety and health of customers and high risk alerts at this destination is not a good enough reason? First and last time with these clowns, I will try and sell the voucher but even that I don't recommend these dirt bags to no one, DO NOT USE THEM. WALK IF YOU HAVE TO. This was from toronto to nyc as well. read more
4 years ago
Honestly for a bus service this is pretty fantastic. Affordable and reliable rides, great drivers, and even better customer service (shoutout flixbus NA twitter!). Gonna continue booking here for sure!! read more
4 years ago
I wish there was a "no star" option here; Flix Bus is the worst I've never seen. I booked round trip for my daughter from Austin-Houston, TX. From Austin to Houston delayed two hours, and the worst part is when we dropped her to bus stop in Houston, the bus didn't show up...there was a contractor with much smaller bus, as a result there were more than 50% of passengers couldn't get on the bus. No notifications no email nor re-schedule at all. I can't believe such unreasonable company can run business in the U.S. We end up driving my daughter back to school and have to return right away. We will never consider Flix Bus again because of the terrible management, and the worst service for no where you will experienced. read more
4 years ago
During sub-zero temperatures on Christmas Eve, we (and 60 others) waited for the FlixBus in downtown Chicago. It didn't arrive. No notifications of delay or arrival time were given. Customer service did not answer phones. 2 hours later, the email came saying the bus was cancelled. No explanations were given. No offers of refunds, only suggestion of a voucher for future trip. Never will purchase a FlixBus ticket again. read more
3 years ago
12:51 am. I just had the worst experience with flixbus. I'm wondering how such horrible company is still in business. I booked a trip for a couple family members departing from NY... the bus which is a Greyhound operation bus was supposed to leave at 9pm initially but they sent a notification about a delay with new departing time to be 12am. the people got there around 11pm went to check in they told them that their tickets have the wrong dates, they need to purchase new tickets... like what? what do you mean? it's the same trip that was delayed! They missed the trip without any clear explanation of what happened. Just terrible. read more
4 years ago
Venice to Ravenna...bus was late. Bus driver talked on phone half the trip. Bus ride was very bumpy. For the money I could have tolerated all that BUT they dropped us off in the middle of nowhere at 9pm....no cabs...NOTHING.. if it weren't for the help of the gentleman running the Paladina we'd still be there. 20plus cruise passengers stranded. This town has limited cabs so plan carefully read more
4 years ago
My wife and I had reserved a trip from Amsterdam to Bochum at 20:15, on 27.08.2022. I received an SMS stating there would be 25 minutes delay meaning 20:40. we were at the departure area 15 minutes earlier at 20:25. However, the people at the departure area told me that your bus has left here at 20:15 without the mentioned delay!!! After we missed my trip BECAUSE OF FLIXBUS's FAULT, I tried to contact them. There is no hotline for emergencies and this is horrible. I tried to chat with the customer service agent (Dimitrije) in the cold weather after a really tiring day, but he told me we could not believe you and you should buy tickets again for the next trip at 22:15. Absolutely worthless help service, and didn't help at all. So I had to wait 2 hours in the cold weather and buy two tickets for 80 euros for an indirect 6 or 7 hours trip, considering that our original ticket was 32 euros for 3 hours trip. They told me that they pay my original 32 euros back but we paid 80 more and waited 2 hours in cold weather and finally had a much longer trip! read more
4 years ago
Horrible service from Hollywood to Palm Springs. Bus showed up an hour late, then transferred passengers downtown on to a shuttle bus with no wifi, no electric outlets and no washrooms. Same experience on return home. I would never recommend this to anyone. read more
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80639 Munich
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Wir sind ein junges, stetig wachsendes Busunternehmen aus München und verbinden seit Januar 2013 täglich Groß- und Mittelstädte in immer mehr europäischen Ländern. Dabei sind unsere Fernbusse sicher, komfortabel, ausgestattet mit kostenfreien Internet und Steckdosen und im Vergleich zu anderen Transportmittel unschlagbar günstig. Die vorbildhafte CO2-Bilanz von unseren Fernbussen spiegelt sich auch in unserem Motto wieder: "Fahr grün"
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Established in 2011.
2011 wurde die FlixBus GmbH in München gegründet, mit dem Ziel eine neue günstige und gleichzeitig nachhaltige Reisemöglichkeit mit qualitativ hochwertigen Service anzubieten. Während 2013 die ersten Busse nur drei innerdeutsche Linien bedienten, sind heute über 10 000 tägliche Verbindungen in über 15 unterschiedlichen Ländern buchbar. Seit dem Zusammenschluss mit dem Berliner Startup "MeinFernbus" im Januar 2015 arbeiten unsere internationalen Teams in München und Berlin zusammen daran, dass schon bald noch mehr grüne Busse auf europäischen Straßen unterwegs sein werden. Unterstützt werden sie dabei von unseren neu eröffneten Büros in Mailand und Paris.
Meet the Manager: Daniel K.
Daniel is the CTO of FlixBus. After his studies and some stopovers in China, the USA and Germany, he is committed to simplifying the travel experience. FlixBus and easy bus travelling are more than his personal project; they are his way of life
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7 years ago
Cautionary Tale: I rode with Flixbus and had my life ruined On Sep 25, 20:30, I boarded on the Flixbus at the Berlin Central Bus Station bound for Zurich Central Bus station. In addition to my checked-in luggage, I had one small waistbag/fannypack that I wore on my body during the journey, which holds all the valuables including passport, wallet with 130 euros in cash, all credit cards etc. When the bus arrived at the destination, I got off to retrieve my suitcase but left my waist bag on my seat. On arriving at the terminal stop Zurich, I walked away from the bus to take the tram nearby. About 500 meters away, I realized I'd left my waist bag on my seat. I returned immediately, the bag was gone. The bus was already loading new passengers for a new trip since it arrived 2 hours late according to the schedule. I asked the new driver, he didn't speak English and simply did not care. The 2 drivers from Berlin were off duty and went to sleep, he told me. Since this bus arrived in Zurich late, it was already filling up with passengers for the next planned trip to Stuttgart. There were a few passengers on board and I asked them if they saw anything, they told me no. Since my seat was at the mid-bus entrance by the partition board, it's directly under the surveillance camera. I believe by reviewing the footage we can find out what happened. To this day, my legitimate request has not been answered. I called the service center of Flixbus in Germany right away and told them the whole incident, believing that in this mostly timely manner the bag can be found easily found without too much trouble. How wrong I was! The simple, automated line designed to pawn off passengers which the guy on the line, in his most indifferent tone, must have repeated a thousand times before goes, and I quote: submit the loss&found form! My 5 day trip to Zurich was naturally ruined. I made an official police report in Zurich with which I later returned to Germany as a kind of explanation for not having an ID when passing the border control. I specially mentioned the surveillance camera which could be used to discover the whereabouts of my bag. 5 days later I embarked on my return trip with Flixbus. It was a red-eye ride and I had to change midway for a train in Heidelberg. Due to the enormous stress and emotional fatigue endured thanks to the ruined trip, I left my suitcase uncollected when I got off at my stop. I soon realized the mistake minutes after the bus drove off and immediately called Flixbus help center, the only advice they provided was 'to ask someone you know to pick it up for you along the stops the bus will make on this trip'. I do not know anyone in those cities, to which he suggested to submit a loss and found form via their website and wait for the news, cause that's the best they can do, naturally. I came back to Berlin totally devastated. I'd submitted loss and found requests for both of my lost properties to Flixbus not only once, but three times in total, and each time they came back with the automated message: we're sorry, but we could not find your belonging. I'd paid a personal visit to their company, and the staff there, clearly underpaid and overworked, said there's nothing they could do. Nothing, not even a word of apology. The course of my life in Germany flipped 180 after the unfortunate ride with Flixbus. 2 months later, I had to leave the country for good since some documents I had was irreplaceable. I blame myself for the thrift, for having wanted to save 60 euros and made the poor choice, for not having done my homework properly beforehand. The ill reputation of Flixbus as an irresponsible, bloodthirsty company can be revealed a simple google search away, enough to discourage any penny pinchers to think twice before travelling the perilous road with them. read more
6 months ago
I am writing to formally complain about the unacceptable treatment I experienced during my journey on FlixBus 095 from Munich Central Bus Station to Klausen (Chiusa) on 8 March 2026. Details of the incident: During the scheduled stop at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Austria, the bus paused at a service station. The driver announced the break and explicitly allowed me to use the restroom for 5 minutes after I asked him in German, which other passengers can confirm. The driver was aware that I was going to the restroom without luggage and would return within the 5‑minute period. I bought a bottle of water at the station at 15:02 (transaction receipt available) and returned to the bus within the permitted 5 minutes, only to find that the bus had departed without me. Additionally, the bus left the Innsbruck stop earlier than indicated in the app (15:10). As a result, I was left stranded without my backpack, which contained my passport, wallet, and all my personal belongings. This caused not only stress and inconvenience but also restricted my freedom to travel, as I was denied access to my identification and financial means. This put me in a personally threatening and unsafe situation. I had no option but to follow the bus by taking a taxi. Another important point: FlixBus didn't mentioned in the ticket-related information that my action was prohibited. I did not expect this outcome. In addition, I called FlixBus customer service multiple times, but they could not provide any meaningful assistance. Instead, the lack of support only increased my frustration. Imagine racing a taxi after a FlixBus from Austria to Italy. I had to convince the taxi driver that I was not attempting to deceive him, with no money or ID on me, while speaking with the highly unhelpful FlixBus customer service. I had no option but to follow the bus by taking a taxi. Despite the fact that the bus departed minutes ahead of schedule, the driver's negligence forced me to arrange an emergency taxi from Innsbruck to Klausen, Italy, which cost me significantly. When we finaly intersected with the driver this was reluctant to give me access to my belongings. This situation has caused significant distress and financial burden, and I expect FlixBus to take full responsibility. read more
13 years ago
I have been travelling through Europe a lot in the past few years and I'm really glad that it's finally possible to travel within Germany by bus now. A fellow traveller highly recommended Flixbus to me and I found their connections perfect for a little trip through Germany so I planned an entire trip with Flixbus for me and my boyfriend. We stayed about 2 nights in each city, mostly in hostels and we also did some couchsurfing, so the entire trip was extremely cheap and one of the best travel experiences I ever had in Europe! Our experience with FlixBus was very positive. Everything worked out well and the tickets were so cheap :-) For my first booking I called the Flixbus Hotline for some help as their website is not available in English yet. Their staff was very friendly, helpful and could speak perfect English. + Very cheap tickets, snacks and drinks! + Our busses were all on time + Everything was extremely clean (I think they only have very new busses) + The drivers were great, very friendly and helpful + Free wifi + The transportation of our big backpacks was free + Service Hotline staff is great - Website is not available in English yet Here are the routes we travelled and the fares for one person: For the first part of our trip, I booked the tickets a few weeks in advance, so I managed to get the really cheap early birds fare Frankfurt Airport Cologne (5EUR) Cologne Bremen (13EUR) Bremen Hamburg (1EUR, yes! They had a special promotion or something and I got two 1EUR tickets, sweet!) Hamburg Berlin (8EUR) For the second part of our trip I booked the tickets only a few days in advance, so the cheapest tickets were mostly gone, but the full prices were still awesome (From Berlin to Dresden we took the train) Dresden Nuremberg (23EUR) Nuremberg Munich (15EUR) Munich Regensburg (11EUR) Regensburg Prag (23EUR) Prag Munich (33EUR) Munich Stuttgart (16EUR) Stuttgart Nuremberg (9EUR) Nuremberg Wurzburg (5EUR) Wurzburg Frankfurt (6EUR) I can highly recommend FlixBus and the whole route we took. Germany is a great country and it's now possible to easily travel from city to city on a budget :-) read more
3 years ago
I must express my profound disappointment with the recent experience I had with FLIXBUS. On the 8th of July, 2023, I, along with two other passengers, eagerly awaited the departure of the bus in České Budějovice. We arrived at the designated platform well in advance, but little did we know that this would be the start of a frustrating and unprofessional encounter. Fifteen minutes past the scheduled departure time, there was still no sign of the bus. To add to the frustration, the mobile application failed to provide any updates or notifications about a possible platform change or any other adjustments. As a result, we were left clueless and stranded, eventually causing me to miss a significant tournament I had planned for so diligently. The lack of communication and disorganization exhibited by FLIXBUS is unacceptable. As a traveler who relies on timely and accurate information, this experience left me not only inconvenienced but also with a considerable financial loss. I am genuinely concerned about the professionalism of FLIXBUS. The utter disregard for its passengers' time and schedules is deeply troubling. When customers make a commitment to travel with a company, they expect the same level of commitment in return. I am now seeking an immediate resolution to this issue. It is only fair that FLIXBUS compensates me fully for the trip that never happened, booked under reservation number 3090140303. Furthermore, I believe it is essential for FLIXBUS to take responsibility for its lack of communication and ensure that proper measures are implemented to avoid such situations in the future. In conclusion, I strongly advise fellow travelers to think twice before choosing FLIXBUS. This experience has left me with a bitter taste and has shattered any trust I had in the company's services. I hope this review serves as a warning to others, and I implore FLIXBUS to address this matter promptly and professionally. read more
2 years ago
On April 28, 2024, I traveled from Paris (Bercy Seine) to London (Victoria Coach Station) via a FlixBus service, with a departure time of 10:15 (Paris time) and an arrival time of 18:55 (London time). My booking reference number for this particular trip is 315 443 4163, route 700. Unfortunately, upon my arrival in London, I realized that I had inadvertently left my suitcase in the luggage compartment of the bus. The suitcase in question is a medium-sized black one with four wheels, displaying some minor scratches, and branded "Newcom." Immediately upon recognizing my mistake, I hastened back to the station within a mere 10 minutes, only to find that the bus had already left. Despite my swift actions to retrieve the suitcase, which included visiting the station on the evening of April 28 and again on April 29, as well as lodging a report with FlixBus's lost and found department (report reference number: 37302145), there have been no updates or leads regarding its whereabouts. It has now been more than two weeks since my first contact with the lost and found service. The inability to find my suitcase, which was left in the luggage compartment of your bus, for such an extended period is unacceptable. This lack of professionalism on your part is simply unacceptable. I vividly remember the driver who operated the route and have provided all relevant details. Despite suggesting the possibility of contacting the bus driver, FlixBus declined to do so, citing privacy concerns. While I acknowledge my own error in leaving the suitcase behind, I am profoundly dissatisfied with FlixBus's approach to resolving this matter. I believe the company's actions--or lack thereof--could be construed as negligence. Consequently, I am considering taking legal action to address this situation. read more
13 years ago
Ich studiere in München und besuche an den meisten Wochenenden meinen Freund in Nürnberg. Vor allem auf dieser Strecke, aber auch auf ein paar anderen habe ich den Flixbus jetzt schon einige Wochen lang ausgiebig getestet und bin total begeistert! Endlich gibt es eine tolle, günstige Alternative zur Bahn. Und auch Mitfahrgelegenheiten muss ich jetzt nicht mehr nutzen. Da hatte ich in letzter Zeit auch nicht mehr so Lust drauf irgendwie. Meistens steht der Bus in Nürnberg oder München schon lange vor der Abfahrt bereit. Bis jetzt habe ich nur ein mal eine Verspätung von ca 25min erlebt. Da kam dann kurz vor der geplanten Abfahrt eine Benachrichtigungs-SMS, dass der Bus verkehrsbedingt 20min Verspätung hat. Das geht für mich absolut in Ordnung und der Service mit der Benachrichtigung ist klasse. Das gratis Wlan auf der Fahrt nutze ich sehr ausgiebig mit dem Laptop zum Surfen und Arbeiten. Ab und zu ist auf der Autobahn mal kurz das Signal weg. Läuft aber sonst ziemlich schnell und war bis jetzt in jedem Bus verfügbar. Die Busfahrer waren bis jetzt immer sehr freundlich und an der Fahrweise hatte ich noch nie irgendetwas zu beanstanden. Die Busse waren alle sauber und neu. Solche komfortablen Sitze mit so viel Beinfreiheit hatte ich bis jetzt im Bus vorher noch nie. Die Ankunft in München war immer pünktlich, meistens waren wir sogar ein paar Minuten vor der geplanten Ankunftszeit am Ziel. Ich bin absolut zufrieden mit dem Fernbus Service von Flixbus und auch viele Freunde und Bekannte von mir haben immer nur gute Erfahrungen gemacht. Ich hoffe das Netz wird ganz schnell weiter ausgebaut, dann kann ich bald komplett auf die Bahn verzichten. read more
12 years ago
Freitag war meine erste Fahrt mit Flixbus fahren. Gebuchte Strecke Berlin - Leipzig. Keine Frage: der Preis ist erschreckend günstig. Ich nutze sonst die Konkurrenz und zahle mehr. Das werde ich wohl auch in Zukunft wieder machen, denn für die Fahrt mit Flixbus brauch man Nerven. Der Buchungsprozess war nicht ganz einfach. Telefonisch reservieren geht ja wohl nicht. :-( Der Bus war pünktlich. Das Gepäck wurde einfach nur in den Kofferraum gepackt. Es hätte sich unterwegs an jeder Haltestelle also jeder bedienen können. Die Dame vom Check-in war freundlich, sah aber aus, als sei sie einem Manga entsprungen. Ein Bisschen dezenter wäre schon ok... Im Bus waren alle drei Reihen etwa Müllsäcke an die Armlehnen gehängt worden. Zur Erinnerung: letzten Freitag waren gut 25 Grad und der Bus kam wohl aus Rostock. Mit anderen Worten: es müffelte. Alles nicht so schlimm, dachte ich. Bis die Busfahrerin im breitesten Bayrisch ansagte, dass man sich anschnallen sollte und wenn nicht ist das unser Problem. Sie zahlt das nicht. Ein Einfaches: "Bitte schnallen Sie sich an." hätte gereicht. Was dem Fass aber den Boden ausschlug war, dass im Klo bewusst kein Toilettenpapier mehr ausgelegt wird. Die Leute werfen es immer in die Toilette, die verstopft dann und deshalb hat die Firmenzentrale gesagt das machen wir nicht mehr. (Ist das nicht eigentlich Nötigung in einem abendländischen Land???) Wlan - Fehlanzeige. Getränke, Snacks - gab es nicht. Dafür eine Pause von 30 Minuten am Rasthof Fläming. Insgesamt dauerte meine Fahrt damit fast 3 Stunden. Da ist auch der Preis von 9 Euro nicht gerechtfertigt. Sorry, aber ich geh wieder zur Konkurrenz. read more
10 years ago
my trip with you guys has turned out to be one of my worst traveling experiences ever! Been on a bus from hell from Barcelona (what's the worst smelling toilet you ever smelled? For me flixbus N710 towards Düsseldorf) got physically sick of it and I'm a bartender used to cleaning horrible toilets!!. Plus I now stink sooooooooo bad that other passengers won't come close and probably think I'm incontinent so yeah feeling great. As cherry on top I booked a ticket for 40 minutes after arrivel in Amsterdam since you guys are never more than 30 minutes late but now am delayed again and send a message on Facebook about my connection. And it seems that you guys are not responsible for me missing my transfer in Amsterdam because of bs reason the nice girl (Linda on facebook) had to give me. So we go from boasting about being on time to not taking responsibility for a 40+ minute delay on a 3 hour and 40 minute trip (assuming my math is correct and I miss the flixbus in Amsterdam) boasting about service where you straight up endanger people (yes the ride were a boy got a seizures from the smell) and your bus drivers (both) did nothing! Tought BHV (dutch for company first aid) was something they would need as well but you guys are welcome since I have mine and together with some passengers could stabilize the guy and see him off in a ambulance. Oh and please stop advertising that you have wifi now in my 7th flixbus in 8 days and only one had (sort of) working wifi. So here is what I would like. Man up and take responsibility! Signed by a sad and very sick customer read more
8 years ago
Hier frische Geschichte darüber, wie ein Flix-Bus-Fahrer mit Fahrgästen umgeht... Gestern bin ich mit dem Bus 051 aus Düssi in Berlin angekommen, der Fahrer ist unten beim Gepäck mit anderen Passagieren, ich hab keins - also bin vorne ausgestiegen und losgegangen. Da merke ich, dass ich den Regenschirm im Bus vergessen habe. Schnell zurück zum Bus (der Fahrer sagte vorhin, er muss gleich wieder los fahren, bitte schnell aussteigen und eigenen Abfall mitnehmen - was ich freundlicherweise auch getan habe). Nun stehe ich vorne auf der unteren Stufe und will weiter nach oben, merke dann den Fahrer, der steht auf der oberen Stufe und will nach unten. Mein Fehler war, zugegeben, dass ich als - a.Fahrgast b.eine Frau 50+ und c.schlecht von der Stufe rückwärts zurück nach unten kann - irgendwie erwartet habe, dass er einfach einen Schritt zur Seite macht und mich die 2 restlichen Stufen rauf steigen lässt. Was aber dann in sekundenschnelle passiert ist, hätte ich mir nicht im Traum vorstellen können. Der Fahrer lässt mich nicht nur nicht rauf kommen, sondern er geht noch eine Stufe runter, somit steht er jetzt dicht vor mir, legt seine beiden Hände auf meine Brüste und schubst mich mit physischer Gewalt aus dem Bus raus, sagt dabei eiskalt: "ich zuerst" ! Wie ich den Balance halten konnte und nicht rückwärts hingefallen bin, weiß ich gar nicht. Aber den Schock und die Wut spüre ich auch jetzt noch. Ich musste den ganzen Weg vom ZOB nach Hause weinen. read more
10 years ago
I used FlixBus to get from Ljubljana to Zagreb and then Zagreb to Budapest, and was very impressed with the service. Both buses had a good wifi connection for the entire trip, and both had bathrooms on board. The Zagreb-Budapest trip was a longer one (5 hours) so they also had food and drinks available on the bus to purchase and stopped us at a cafe halfway through in case anyone was hungry. While the bus trip was better than I anticipated (especially because the cost of the tickets were cheaper than anything else I had seen), but how they deal with cancellations and changing tickets is actually why I wanted to write a positive review. On the day of our trip from Ljubljana to Zagreb, we found out we needed to get to Zagreb earlier than we thought so we could drop off our luggage at the bus station luggage hold before it closed. FlixBus had an earlier bus to Zagreb that day, and we were able to cancel our original tickets, get a voucher for the full cost of the original tickets we cancelled (sent to me immediately by email), and then use that voucher to book the new time, all of which was incredibly easy to do on the FlixBus App through the "rebook" option. They also allow mobile boarding passes (also through their app), which was great because so many bus companies require a printed ticket which general isn't possible when you're travelling and don't have access to a home printer. Overall, I would highly recommend FlixBus! read more
9 years ago
Flixbus ist doch eine peinliche Firma Ich habe eine Fahrt von Düsseldorf nach Dresden gebucht. Ich habe mit Absicht den letzten Trip gebucht um den Tag in Dresden auszunutzen. Am nächsten Morgen musste ich um 9:30 arbeiten. (Anfahrt : Sonntag 23:15 Dresden- Montag 07:40 Abfahrt in Düsseldorf) Alles ging cool los, bis ich die erste Sms bekommen habe , dass der Bus 1st 50 Verspätung hat. Kein Thema, kann es passieren! Doch jetzt fing der Albtraum erst an. Jede Stunde, bis 5:35, wurde eine SMS verschickt , inder der Bus einfach immer um eine Stunde verschoben wurde. Ich versuchte mehrmals die Hotline anzurufen um mehr Informationen zu bekommen, aber niemand ist dran gegangen. Nach der 7 Sms in der Nacht, ist der Bus endlich angekommen (ungefähr 6 Stunden Verspätung). Leider nicht am gewünschten Zielort Duesseldorf sondern in Leverkusen. Dort wurden alle Mitfahrer ohne Grund und ohne Hilfe einfach Rausgeschmissen . Die Begründung: ''Der Trip ist in Leverkusen vorbei". Nachdem ich mir ein extra Ticket der Bahn bis zum Hbf Düsseldorf gekauft hatte, erreichte ich diesen um 14:40 (7 Stunden später von der vorausichtiliche Zeit). Erstaunlicherweise bekam ich heute eine Email von Flixbus: ,, Sie bekommen wegen der Verspätung eine kostenlose Fahrt mit Flixbus´´. Einfach Peinlich, niemand hat uns eine Erklärung bzw Rückmeldung gegeben, als wir es gebraucht hätten. Danke aber ich fahre nie wieder mit diesem Unternehmen. read more
2 years ago
I had the worst travel experience of my life with FlixBus. My trip started at the Miami Beach (Newport Beachside) stop, which was already a confusing and poorly marked location. The signs could easily be mistaken for the hotel's shuttle, and the lack of clear instructions in my confirmation made things worse. The bus passed right by me at the stop while I was standing there with my luggage! Determined not to miss my trip to Orlando to meet my family for our Disney vacation, I had to chase the bus down in a car and catch up to it at a red light. When I approached the bus, the driver immediately started screaming profanities at me, addressing me in the most disrespectful and racist manner, calling me by my skin color and using offensive names. It was shocking and humiliating. I felt incredibly unsafe, but I had no choice but to get on since I had already paid for my ticket. I had even paid extra for a seat upgrade, but when I found someone else sitting in my assigned seat, the driver refused to assist me. His hostility throughout the experience made me feel completely unwelcome and uncomfortable. FlixBus's lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic human decency is appalling. I would never recommend this company to anyone, especially if you value respect and safety. Avoid FlixBus at all costs! 1/5 stars, only because 0 stars isn't an option. read more
8 years ago
Had a horrible experience with Flixbus!!! I was supposed to board the bus around 1am at the airport in Amsterdam. First the bus was late (which is understandable) but then when the bus finally arrived and I was trying to get on board my printed ticket or the ticket sent to my email would not scan. I showed both my printed ticket and the ticket on my email and everything was okay but for some reason my name was not in their system and they would not let me board the bus. I was trying to reason with them but I was told there must be a problem with the payment and still they would not let me on the bus. So I slept at the airpot in Amsterdam while trying to figure out what to do. It has now been a month and I have emailed flixbus 4 times. After the 1st email I got a reply a week later telling me to explain the situation better because they could see that my name was in their system. I replied to this email with and got a reply blaming me saying that I had missed the bus because it was late and other people had boarded the bus. Since then I have emailed them 3 times and have not heard anything back! I decided to share my experience in case people are trying to decide between bus companies I would say do not choose Flixbus unless you want to be left stranded somewhere in the middle of night and not receive any help regarding it. read more
13 years ago
Ich reise grundsätzlich viel, auch mit Fernbussen seit Einführung. Meistens reise ich dabei mit MeinFernbus, aber da es zu meinem Reisezeitpunkt billiger war mit dem Flixbus nach München zu fahren, wollte ich ihn einmal ausprobieren. Vorteile: + er war pünktlich losgefahren + wenige Mitfahrer, viel Platz Nachteile: - bei der Buchung gab es einige Probleme, da ich umgebucht habe - einen höher wertigeren Gutschein als der Fahrtpreis wird nicht angenommen! - Umbuchung kostet pro Karte 3 Euro - Verspätung von 45 min bei Ankunft - leider Gepäckstück vergessen im Bus, Kundenservice reagiert seit Wochen nicht auf mehrmaliges Anschreiben und Telefonhotline nimmt nicht ab; nach etwa 10 Versuchen aufgegeben. SEHR ÄRGERLICH Besonders ärgerlich finde ich den Service von Flixbus. Nach mehrmaligem Anschreiben und Anrufen habe ich bis jetzt, nach ca. 2 Wochen noch immer keine Rückmeldung erhalten ob mein Gepäckstück gefunden wurde oder nicht. Auch die Buchung dauerte statt wenigen Minuten Tage aufgrund des bereits genannten Gutschein-Problems! Schließlich durch das Personal gebucht. Wenn es geht, werde ich in Zukunft definitiv versuchen eine weitere Fahrt mit Flixbus zu vermeiden! Lieber zahle ich 2-3 Euro mehr und bleibe flexibler und habe auch einen guten Service! read more
2 years ago
I'm absolutely disgusted by the experience I had with FlixBus and the way they handled my complaint. A few days ago, while waiting at the Broxden Park & Ride, I mistakenly boarded a bus headed for Aberdeen. The driver's reaction? Completely rude and dismissive! Instead of a polite response to a simple question, I was met with a condescending and aggressive tone, embarrassing me in front of other passengers. And when I reached out to customer service to report this unprofessional behavior, I received a generic, computer-generated response that did nothing to address the issue. Clearly, FlixBus doesn't care how their customers are treated. I've used FlixBus multiple times in the past, but let's be honest, the only reason I tolerated their poor service was the cheap price. The internet never works, the toilets are often out of service, and the buses themselves are filthy. I could overlook these things for a budget-friendly trip, but dealing with rude, disrespectful employees is where I draw the line. I've deleted the app and will never use FlixBus again. If you're traveling in Scotland, I highly recommend Ember, which offers a far better and more professional service. Do yourself a favor and avoid FlixBus--it's simply not worth the trouble. read more
10 years ago
Ich habe noch nie so einen schlechten Kundenservice erlebt! Der Bus hatte 5 Stunden Verspätung, weswegen ich mit dem Zug fahren musste. Allein das war schon fast 10 Euro teurer (und auch nur weil ich eine Bahncard habe) als ich eigentlich für den Zug bezahlt hätte. Trotz dieser massiven Verspätung wurde mir der Busticketpreis vom Konto abgebucht!!! So etwas geht überhaupt nicht! Auf meine E-Mail kam keine Reaktion, obwohl ich diese schon vor 2 Wochen geschrieben habe. Auch per Post habe ich den ausgefüllten Beschwerdeantrag verschickt - wieder keine Reaktion! Das ist so unmöglich, der Kundenservice hier ist schlechter als bei der Deutschen Bahn - und das soll was heißen! Nachdem ich heute die Hotline angerufen habe und endlich mal durchkam, wurde mir nur gesagt, dass das 4 Wochen dauert bis ich eine Antwort bekomme und man konnte mir nicht einmal versichern, dass ich das Geld zurückbekomme. Ich finde dieses Verhalten so unverschämt! Ich kann nichts dafür wenn Flixbus täglich 2000 E-Mails bekommt! Das ist doch keine Entschuldigung! Wenn ich das Geld nicht bald wieder bekomme, werde ich künftig völlig auf den Flixbus verzichten! Da ist man ja selbst bei der Bahn besser aufgehoben - hätte nicht gedacht, dass ich das mal sagen würde! read more
2 months ago
Unprofessional, Unreliable, and Disrespectful Following a tornado in Gary, IN, my fiancé and I booked FlixBus tickets for Wednesday at 1:25 PM ($70 total) to get to safety. When the bus arrived, the driver explicitly told us it wasn't our bus. However, live app tracking proved that was our scheduled ride. Because of the driver's error, we were stranded and had to pay another $100 for someone to drive all the way from Lafayette to pick us up. To make matters worse, FlixBus customer service was outright horrible: Repeated Misgendering: As a Trans woman, I clearly and politely requested not to be called "sir." The representatives completely ignored this and continued misgendering me throughout the calls. Refusal to Escalate: I asked to speak to a manager seven times, and every request was denied. Disrespect & Unprofessionalism: I called five separate times trying to get a refund or simple answers, only to receive increasing attitude and hostility until they hung up on me multiple times. FlixBus took our money, stranded us after a natural disaster, provided zero accountability, and treated us with total disrespect. Save your money and book elsewhere. read more
10 years ago
FLixBUS hires racist bus drivers. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS COMPANY Wir sind mit dem Flexibus zum Flughhafen Berlin gefahren und von dortaus in den Urlaub geflogen. Wir sind zurück aus dem Urlaub gekommen und wollten nach Hause mit dem Bus. Wir haben bei der Bushaltestelle mit einer ausländischen Familie gewartet, die auch kleine Kinder hatten und als der Bus ankam und die zwei Busfahrer aus dem Bus gestiegen sind, haben die gleich zu der ausländische Familie gesagt: Sie fahren nicht mit dem Bus. Ihr Argument war, dass ihre Kinder einen Kindersitz brauchen und forderten, dass nur Kinder, die älter als fünf sind, können ohne Kindersitz mit dem Bus mitfahren. Die beiden Busfahrer haben denn gesagt, dass diese Info auf dem Flexibus Website stehen...Was da auf dem Website steht ist das Kinder bis drei Jahre alt müssen eine Kindersitz haben. Weil wir versucht haben, die Famile die weder Enlgisch noch Deutsch sprachen zu verteidigen, durften wir auch letztendlich nicht mit dem Bus fahren. Welcome back to Germany! Ich kann nur Flexibus empfehlen wenn Sie eine Firma unterstüzen wollen, die Ausländer feindliche Busfahrer einstellen. read more
14 years ago
Meine Erfahrung mit FlixBus: Ich studiere in Nürnberg und fahre oft am Wochenende nach München. Bis jetzt bin ich immer mit Mitfahrgelegenheiten gefahren, habe aber eine echte und vor allem günstigere Alternative gefunden! Mein Ticket habe ich online gebucht und dann mit'm Smartphone beim Busfahrer eingecheckt. Dieser hat dann auch gleich um meinen Koffer gekümmert und ihn im Laderaum verstaut. Den richtigen Bus habe ich auch sofort gefunden die Orange-blauen sind ja leicht zu erkennen. Der Bus war auch innen ganz neu, modern ausgestattet und sehr sauber. Einen Platz am Fenster konnte ich auch gleich ergattern und dann habe ich es mir bis München vor meinem Laptop gemütlich gemacht. Die Beinfreiheit ist hier echt genial. Zwischendurch kann man auch Snacks, Getränke oder Kaffee (kostenloser refill an der Kaffeebar:)) kaufen. In München ist der Bus dann zwar mit 5 Minuten Verspätung angekommen, was ich allerdings vollkommen akzeptabel finde. Mein Fazit: Meine neue Mitfahrgelegenheit heißt FlixBus! read more
7 years ago
Horrible. I would give 0 stars if I could. We went a day early to ask the bus driver if our 11 month baby could travel with a baby carrier and if he needed a ticket. He said it was fine and baby travel free. Based on that info we reserved tickets online for the next day from Luxembourg to Brussels. The next day , we artived two hours before departure , the bus driver arrived late and made us wait till the end of the queue with my baby in tow before telling us he wasn't willing to take us without the car seat even though we explained we checked the policy the day before. We then had to unpack all things from the bus. Three things. 2. It never specified what a suitable carrier or seat was for babies, if they need a ticket . We have lost 40 euros and lost time as well as endured humiliation all because we listened to one flix bus driver advice and had another horrible bus driver to deal with. I will never set foot on flix ever again. read more



























