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    • Luggage on a FlixBus

    Each FlixBus has plenty of space for your luggage. To make your trip as pleasant and safe as possible, there are some regulations to regard.

    On lines within the UK:

    Each passenger can bring 1 hand luggage and 2 check-in pieces of luggage. Please check your allowances throughout the booking process and/or on your ticket!

    Your FlixBus ticket includes the FREE transportation of: 

    FlixBus Hand Luggage: 7 kg; 30 cm x 18 cm x 42 cm

    1x Hand Luggage

    For safety reasons, you must stow your hand luggage underneath your seat, or in the overhead compartment above your seat.  

    Note: Carry valuables (identification, electronics, etc.) with you in your hand luggage.

    FlixBus Checked Luggage: 20 kg; 50 cm x 30 cm x 80 cm

    1x Check-In Luggage

    Your check-in luggage is to be stowed in the luggage compartment before you enter the bus. Your bus driver is happy to help you with that. We recommend labelling your bag with your name and address.

    Lost your bag? Please fill out our Lost & Found form. 

    Carrying more items?

    Additional Luggage
    FlixBus Additional Luggage: 20 kg; 50 cm x 30 cm x 80 cm

    How much additional luggage can I take with me?

    You are allowed to bring 1 additional luggage per passenger.

    How much does additional luggage cost?

    The fee depends on the booking method. For more information, please see the price list.

    How do I book additional luggage?

    • Online during the booking process
    • In our FlixShops or with our official ticket resellers
    • Online after completed ticket purchase via Manage My Booking

    Special Note

    There is limited space for additional luggage on the bus. We recommend booking your additional luggage as early as possible.

    Special Luggage
    FlixBus Special Luggage: 30 kg; length + width + height = max. 240 cm
    Width (z) + Length (x) + Height (y) = max. 240 cm

    How much special luggage can I take with me?

    You are allowed to bring 1 special luggage per passenger.

    How much does special luggage cost?

    The fee depends on the booking method. For more information, please see the price list.

    How do I book special luggage?

    • Online during the booking process
    • In our FlixShops or with our official ticket resellers
    • Online after completed ticket purchase via Manage My Booking

    Special Note

    This includes large music instruments, sports luggage, etc. Since there is limited space for special luggage on the bus, we recommend booking your special luggage as early as possible.

    Bike
    Musical Instruments
    FlixBus Small Instruments: 7 kg; 30 cm x 18 cm x 42 cm

    Small Instruments

    How many small instruments can I take with me?

    You can bring 1 small instrument per passenger instead of your carry-on bag.

    How much does it cost?

    1 small instrument is free of charge.

    How do I book additional luggage?

    You do not need to book a small instrument in advance.

    FlixBus Large Instruments: 30 kg; 48 cm x 35 cm x 135 cm

    Large Instrument

    How many large instruments can I take with me?

    As large instruments are considered special luggage, you can bring 1 large instrument per passenger.

    How much does it cost?

    The fee depends on the booking method. For more information, please see the price list.

    How do I book special luggage?

    By calling our customer service after the booking, at the earliest 48 hours before departure. (The fee is then payable to the bus driver.)

    Special Note

    We recommend bringing your instrument in a hard case to avoid potential damages. Since there is limited space for special luggage on the bus, we recommend booking your instrument as early as possible.

    Pushchairs
    FlixBus Strollers: 30 kg; length + width + height = max. 240 cm
    Width + Length + Height = max. 240 cm 

    How many pushchairs can I take with me?

    As pushchairs are considered special luggage, you can bring 1 pushchair per passenger.

    How much does it cost?

    Pushchairs are transported for free.

    How do I book a pushchair?

    Please call the customer service after the booking to register the pushchair, at the earliest 48 hours before departure.

    Special Note

    Your pushchair must be foldable in order to be transported in the luggage compartment.

    Wheelchairs / Walking Aids

    Wheelchairs and walking aids will be transported free of charge by FlixBus. We recommend that you submit a contact form at least 36 hours before your departure to ensure there is available space on your journey. You may still travel on board if you don’t contact us in advance, however there is a risk that the space may be occupied or that the coach is at full capacity, which would require you to travel at an alternative time.

    Animals

    Am I allowed to bring my pet on board a FlixBus? 

    No, we do not transport animals on our buses, with the exception of service animals for persons with disabilities.