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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Based on the reviews, people generally express dissatisfaction with the level of service provided. Consumers report issues such as delays, buses not showing up, uncomfortable temperatures inside the bus, and the lack of reclining seats on overnight trips. The behavior of staff is also a recurring concern. People mention instances of rude and unhelpful drivers, as well as staff who are dismissive of urgent requests. Customer service receives negative feedback, with reviewers describing it as useless, poor, and unresponsive. Many reviewers report difficulties in obtaining refunds for delays or missed trips, even when the company is at fault. The location of bus stops is also a point of contention, with some reviewers noting that they are not always located at bus terminals and may lack essential facilities.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

This damn driver keep driving sideways. He better not be falling asleep behind the damn wheel #Flixbus 5:33am Orlando Direction He also hasn't stopped since taking over at 1 something in the morning... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bus from Loughborough to London - good route but oh my jolly gosh with Autumn in full swing the vents are blowing arctic air at high intensity. Bus driver reckons it’s got nothing to do with him th... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

If you want cheap travel then book flixbus However it should be clear flixbus do not refund tickets when the bus arrives at your destination 5 hours late. How they can legally essentially keep pe... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Uncomfortable, narrow seats, cold cabin. We left Victoria coach station 15 minutes late. When a company offers services lasting more than 4 hours ( I’m travelling from London to Liverpool), buses sho... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Four of us booked Norwich to Stratford return journey last sunday and excellent service provided. Gus drove us down (arriving ahead of time), Albert drove us on the return leg (arrived ahead of tim... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

do not ever travel on flixbus in Australia in Canberra Sydney run. Marketing spin and T'c & C's which are draconian. They completely ignore your urgent requests online and fail to take responsibility... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I messaged them to explain how one of their divers pushed / forced me and another car into another live lane on the m42 , gave them exact times and location. Told them we both were sounding our h... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Flixbus in Australia is engaged in a serious fraudulent campaign. They keep promotional prices for tickets on Sydney Melbourne routes for 10AUD. After booking when the date of travel is near, they are... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They took my payment THREE TIMES, and still no booking has been made or confirmed by FlixBus. Robbed by daylight by a company with clueless employees and scammers. AVOID! Edit: Flixbus has responde... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers. Booked a bus from Melboune to Sydney that was supposed to have wifi, leg room and power outlets, got none of that. I've travelled throught South America and it's the first time I've seen an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used FlixBus as I had spent a fortune on train tickets that I could not exchange! The service was prompt, coach was clean and the journey was very comfortable. Our coach driver, John was spectacula... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The driver named Shaun commonly driving the 002 route to and from Leeds towards London is the most Gentle bus driver in existence. His ability to welcome customers, cheer up grumpy passengers a... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My parent's FlixBus journey was delayed by 4 hours which caused significant stress and disruption to our plans. The website state that refunds are available for delays but this is not true. I was la... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was on the platform written on the bus ticket 15 minutes before departure. I waited for 30 minutes but there was no bus at all so I was forced to buy another ticket. After writing customer service,... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking company. Over 2 hours delay, with no update until over an hour past it's due time, and flat out refusing any form of compensation or explanation. The driver was rude, and unhelpful. I will ne... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booking 3314219079, Milan-Turin: absolute shock. The bus never arrived, passengers waited for hours in the cold, while the app and live chat confirmed a long delay and kept telling us to wait. After 3... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I traveled from Rochester, NY to Manhattan to meet up with some friends. Normally, o don’t like traveling on buses, but we were pleasantly surprised when Andrea Johnson handled that bus r... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

53 minutes late left on street, no shelter at 4.30 in morning. Meaning cold, at risk and late for arrival and appointment at destination. Reason why chose this service was due to arrival t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A big fat sweaty co-driver sat next to me, who didn't even pay for a seat and crushed me into the window and sat on me because he was so big. He was sweating on me and I couldn't even breathe. I ask... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I purchased a ticket from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Venice, Florida, on December 27, 2025. I booked this trip based on my scheduled flight arrival at FLL at 6:15 AM. The FlixBus departure time was 7:5... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

On the FlixBus route Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Chamonix operated by Autocars Lyonnais, the driver made a stop at a gas station and intentionally left early, abandoning passengers there while all our luggag... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I booked onto an 11 hour trip. Flixbus altered the trip to last 40 hours. They offered vouchers for their company. No customer wants vouchers for a company who has failed them! Flixbus hide behi... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FlixBus is dangerous and incompetent. On June 23rd, my bus from Paris to Brussels turned into a nightmare: • The driver abandoned the bus, leaving us stranded on the motorway in the middle of... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The bus was almost 3 hours late and my mom missed her flight Updates: i contact the Coustomer services and they refused to do refund even though it was more than 120 min delay their excuses is she... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Our FlixBus from Lübeck to Copenhagen was delayed by more than 7 hours. Because of this extreme delay, the trip could no longer be completed as planned and we lost a prepaid hotel night. FlixBus acc... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don’t use Fixnbus unless you are prepared to be messed about. My recent return trip from Liverpool to Paris had every leg of the journey amended at the last minute. The company obviously has no int... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They sell “fast route” tickets but write off stops as 0-5min, which is of course not realistic considering luggage handling and incoming passengers. Hence why they’re always 1-2 hours late. Also, don’... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bus delayed here in Madrid. Was supposed to leave here to Lisbon at 15:35. Its now 4:57 with no information recieved on when it will arrive here. Many passengers here frustrated. Expecting them to a... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely revolting scumbags. Avoid at all costs. They cancelled three consecutive buses with no prior information. Staff hid and smoked and laughed in customers faces. Victoria staff were very he... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

TERRIBLE, NEVER AGAIN. On  29 July 2025 Flix cancelled our tickets for a journey from Chamonix to Turin scheduled for 02 September 2025. Following the cancellation, a voucher was issued despite tha... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

On an 8+ hour trip they stopped after 4 hours for a quick bathroom break. (The bus was advertised to have a restroom on board but did not.) The bus left after only five minutes with fellow passengers... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They have the worst and cruel drivers. One of the coach driver hit passenger side of my car while changing the lane on M4 east, London bound pass jct 3 on Sunday 27/07/2025 and try to flee from the i... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Flix bus driver left early and was rude and arogant! Fortunately customer services agreed to change our tickets to the later bus after we argued that he left early. Finally upon checking the tracker s... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bus was scheduled to depart at 8:00am. No bus showed up and after we called customer service and also an online chat agent no one had a clue about delay or any update whatsoever. They suggested we cal... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FlixBus is a total RIP-OFF. DO NOT USE this is an AI generative service duplicating GREYHOUND bus services. Just go to GREYHOUND directly in the US. Greyhound gives refunds; FlixBus wants to charge... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Our driver had to be asked twice to turn phone charging points and WiFi on. Our bus arrived late at our destination (Nice Airport) resulting in us paying more for a taxi- due to their delays - than t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

38 degree celsius, bus did not arrive. I waited an additional of 45 minutes, in the hottest day I could ever get in Barcelona, nothing... I leave, because I could not stand anymore because of the he... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Certainly inexpensive but standards of cleanliness and safety inadequate. I travelled London to Krakow. The coach to Paris had a cracked windscreen and was grubby. The Paris bus station used by Flix i... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst service in the world, do not use this company under any circumstances. Customer support is zero, they are late for an hour or more, because of which you can miss your flight, as in my case.... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I made a small booking error and rebooked within 2 hours. FlixBus charged me 53.70 SEK per ticket (2 tickets), refused to refund the difference to my card, and issued vouchers I can’t even use. I... See more

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Travel through Europe with FlixBus on one of our green buses. With over 100,000 daily connections to around 800 destinations in over 18 European countries you really can explore Europe! FlixBus is a long distance bus operator connecting cities and towns throughout Europe. A strong partner network and an innovative ticketing system have made FlixBus a leading long distance bus company, with a fast growing, extensive European route network. FlixBus offers an alternative to traveling by car, plane or train and guarantees each customer a reliable, comfortable and safe means of transport. Customer satisfaction has the highest priority at FlixBus. We at FlixBus continually strive for the satisfaction of our customers. We appreciate all the feedback and positive reviews that our passengers have given and would be delighted to welcome you on board on one of our green buses again.


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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Almost non-existent customer service

Almost non-existent customer service. I was not notified the bus would be unbranded, so I missed it even though I got a the stop 30 minutes early. I had to buy last minute train tickets from London to Leeds. Neither the online chat or email services were any help, and worse still, the answers I got by email were generic and showed the person did not even bother reading my messages and did not know what the problem was. I sent a complaint and never got a reply.

2 January 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

Thank you for the feedback provided. Please make sure to check emails received by Flix because they contain valuable information about the ride, and do not hesitate to contact Customer Support directly if further assistance is required. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be aware of Flix Bus

We were able to get to the airport, but when we returned from our holiday to Bristol Airport the Flix bus for our return to Swansea had been cancelled and the bus before it. They were unable to accommodate us on the next bus leaving us and others stranded.
This was very distressing for my family with my severe autistic grandson. We all had to find another type of transport home.
Would never recommend them. Unable to get any refund or speak to anybody in charge as they are based in Germany. Despite emails to the company we have had no replies from them. Unprofessional service.

30 July 2025
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Reply from FlixBus

We regret that your experience fell short of expectations. Your concerns are taken seriously, and we’re working to ensure this does not happen again. We hope you’ll give us another chance to make things right.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My wife and I travelled from Preston to…

My wife and I travelled from Preston to London with FlixBus for the first time. At Preston, we showed our tickets to the driver and were directed to hand our luggage to the conductor. When asked, we simply said “London,” as we were unfamiliar with the different stops. The conductor then spoke with the driver in another language and loaded our bags. Since the driver had already checked our tickets, we assumed everything had been communicated correctly. No one asked for our exact stop or explained any luggage unloading process.

When we arrived at Finchley Road (our ticketed stop) and asked for our luggage, the conductor became verbally aggressive, raised his voice at us in front of other passengers, and refused to retrieve our bags, saying they had been placed in the compartment for London Victoria passengers. As first-time travellers, we relied entirely on staff to load and organise the luggage correctly, so this was not our mistake.

Because of this, we were forced to travel to London Victoria to collect our bags and then pay for an Uber back to Finchley Road, causing us extra expense, delay, and stress.

The behaviour was rude, humiliating, and completely unprofessional. Instead of helping us, we were blamed and shouted at.

Customer service and basic courtesy were seriously lacking. Because of this experience, we will not be travelling with FlixBus again. I hope management reviews staff training and conduct so other passengers do not go through the same situation

10 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Coach Driver Joe was very kind

The Coach Driver Joe was very kind, considerate and accommodating. Highly commended.

7 February 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

We are glad to hear you had a great experience with one of our bus drivers Joe. We welcome you aboard anytime.
Kind Regards, FlixBus

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shady promotions - Flixbus in Australia

Flixbus in Australia is engaged in a serious fraudulent campaign. They keep promotional prices for tickets on Sydney Melbourne routes for 10AUD. After booking when the date of travel is near, they are coming up with excuses and so big schedule changes and asking customers to cancel their tickets. The schedule of travel is changed such that the customer will end up in destination in the night and will have problems forcing them to cancel their tickets. Fraudulent company, don't use them in Australia.

10 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A big fat sweaty co-driver sat next to…

A big fat sweaty co-driver sat next to me, who didn't even pay for a seat and crushed me into the window and sat on me because he was so big. He was sweating on me and I couldn't even breathe.
I asked for a new seat but I was told to suffer when i contacted the company and asked if I could be designated a new seat

2 February 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

We do our very best every day to deliver a great overall travel experience for all our customers.
We are sorry to hear that your recent trip with us did not measure up to this expectation, and was uncomfortable for you. We hope that this does not discourage you from travelling with us again.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wow, nope.

Wow. They cancelled the bus 30 mins before departure, which is insane. Do it at least a couple hours before so people haven't already arrived waiting. Next one isn't for 4 hours which is insane to wait in the cold. They offer refund for amount paid or voucher for amount paid, which is ridiculous - it should be a voucher for any trip. Doesn't help that I actually changed my ticket so paid twice technically, which fine they don't have to honour that but the sole reason I go with flix is for the convenience of how easy it is to change a ticket. I've taken quite a few journeys with them now, but this experience and my last trip where the driver was rude to a young boy by himself but pandered to some absolute cretin chavs shouting at me on the back of the bus and screaming loudly at each other playing music not in their assigned seats, not a great last couple experiences. ONLY book with them if your travel can be slow paced and when national express is too expensive.

9 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Toilet is a luxury - not a basic service

You will randomly travel without any access to the toilet or restroom stops for 10 hours.

8 February 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

Dear Valued Customer ,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
Your concerns will be taken into account by our team to make sure this doesn't go unnoticed. We understand and take in to account your feelings.
We value your business and hope you consider allowing us another chance in the future.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It’s literally 1° outside and we’re…

It’s literally 1° outside and we’re traveling from New York to Baltimore and the driver won’t turn the heat on!! It’s freezing on the bus! We are all bundled up and some (the smart ones) have blankets! DO BETTER for your customers!!

8 February 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

We do our very best every day to deliver a great overall travel experience for all our customers.
We are sorry to hear that your recent experience with us did not measure up to this expectation. We hope that this does not discourage you from travelling with us again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The great professional great way to travel staff at the…

The great professional staff at the Killeen, TX station. The restroom is always clean and snacks are available to purchase as well. Vey convenient and affordable to travel through out Austin.

8 February 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

We’re glad to hear your journey went smoothly! Thank you for choosing FlixBus, and we look forward to serving you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service at a VERY reasonable…

Great service at a VERY reasonable cost. Friendly staff and drivers who always try to be on time!!

7 February 2026
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We're delighted to hear about your great trip! Thank you for your kind words about our driver—we hope to see you on future journeys.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ride was easy

Ride was easy , clean & efficient. Driver was excellent, kind & helpful.

6 February 2026
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Thanks for sharing your experience! We're happy you enjoyed the comfort, punctuality, and service. Looking forward to welcoming you back on board soon.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

IF I COULD GIVE ZERO STARS I WOULD

IF I COULD GIVE ZERO STARS I WOULD.
I had a terrible experience with this company 2 years ago and haven’t traveled with them since. I decided to give them another shot and I have been reminded of exactly why I don’t.

My coach was booked for 11:35am and I received a text message 15 minutes before the coach was due saying the coach had been cancelled. There is a link in the text to either book onto another coach or get a refund. I originally chose to book another, the next available one wasn’t for another 3 hours and I was already at the stop. I changed my mind and decided I wanted a refund, and a refund for my return ticket too as I did not want to travel with them at all. And exactly what happened to the last time they have refused to refund my tickets for a coach that they cancelled.

This company is a scam and pull many tricks to keep your money, I was sent to refund request forms that don’t work.

Please do not travel with FlixBus, terrible customer service and customer care.

7 February 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and discomfort caused and hope to provide a much better experience on your next journey.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Pickup and drop off

Just know that the pickup and drop off is not at a bus station. And no security around. If you’re a senior citizen I would not advise. Thank you.

5 February 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

Thank you for taking a moment to provide your feedback regarding your recent experience.

We're tirelessly working to provide a great travel experience for our customers, and we will take into account your comments to prevent a situation like this from occurring again in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

My daughter forgot her phone in the pocket of the seat in front of hers (3C). It was impossible to contact the company. No one answered, there's no way to get in touch. She had it located for 24 hours, travelling back to Praga, and it was still in the same spot until the battery died. She never received any response. The AI chat doesn't respond either. I am writing this review for her because she is abroad without a phone.

4 February 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

Thank you for reaching out. We are sincerely sorry for the inconvenience experienced. Please complete the lost and found form if you haven’t already. Our team will investigate the matter and get back to you promptly as soon as possible. We hope to provide you with positive information and have you back on board.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As a Canberra passengers we should…

As a Canberra passengers we should boycot this service. They get the bookings and cancel the whole bus just hours before the depature. Delaying more than hours , buses not turnup ontime. Because of this service Murray reduced their very convenient and trusted service. We should kicked out this Flixbus from Canberra. Urging to Line up for that.

6 February 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

What I Like and Don't Like.

I've had 3 trips on FlixBus.
First was on 2602 from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick Train Station, the second was on the same number but returning back to New York Penn Station from the aforementioned stop I got off at however it was on a different day, and the most recent being on #2610 from Boston South Station to New York Penn Station.

Pros:
The rides are pleasant and very omfortable.
Unlike Greyhound, I get to ride on Vanhool TX45 and other models.
It serves other areas Greyhound won't serve like New Brunswick, Henrico Government Office, etc.

Cons:
As much as I do enjoy a seat reservation, I feel like EVERY SEAT should NOT be charged. Specifically those further away from the front to all the way to the back of the buses should be free. If we don't pay for our seats, what are we going to do: ride on the roof or the bathroom? I feel like seatings at the front of the bus should be priced because you're asking for a quicker exit off of the bus which, if you think about it, can be considered as priority.
That's the only complaint I have. I like the reserved seatings but not every seat should have a price tag on it.

7 January 2026
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Reply from FlixBus

Thank you for the feedback provided.Thanks for sharing your positive experience! We’re happy you enjoyed the comfort and service.
The seat reservation is not mandatory. With each ticket, a seat in the bus is guaranteed.Seat reservation is optional if you have any preferences i.e if you like to sit at the front or by the windows and you want to make sure no one takes your seat.If you don't reserve the seat, the system may assign you one randomly or it will remain not specified and you are free to sit wherever you'd like on of the unreserved seats.
Available seats will have little green stickers on them.
We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back on board for your future travels with FlixBus! Safe journeys!

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