But sometimes it’s not so easy to find the right terminal – in Japan, we almost missed our bus twice: the bus stations were much bigger than expected and our bus left, of course, both times (once in Osaka and once in Tokyo) from another terminal than we thought. Especially those who leave from places they aren’t familiar with should arrive at the terminal at least half an hour before departure. It’s logical – If you arrive too late, your bus is probably already gone. Therefore, be sure to check for reviews on the internet before booking (for example on TripAdvisor or travel blogs). In some countries, this is not just about providing comfort, even about the company’s safety standards. Sometimes it is therefore advisable not to just look at the price and book the cheapest ticket for your bus trip. The standard of bus companies differs in part strongly. Below you can find the best and most important travel tips for long bus trips. After having done numerous bus trips on 4 continents, I was able to collect some long bus travel tips & greyhound tips to make your next bus trip a little more pleasant and entertaining. However, a major drawback on bus rides is, of course, the duration of time that you have to spend sitting in a bus. That’s why we like bus travel so much – because you can discover much more of the country on a bus trip than if you were traveling by plane. Not only do they to help keep your carbon footprint in balance (unlike air travel, road trips or even cruises), they also tend to keep your travel budget in balance.

Bus travel worldwide is becoming increasingly popular.

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