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    Europepractically

    Flixbus bus bike transport guide

    by Ewcyna 12 March 2023
    written by Ewcyna

    Are you dreaming of a bicycle trip around France or sunny Italy, experiencing the great cycling infrastructure in Germany, a trip to the Hungarian Lake Balaton or Poland? How to get there with a bike? If you don't like flying, trains fail or are too expensive, Flixbus could be an option, to reach the place with a bicycle. Sometimes it's simple, sometimes quite the opposite.

    I have carried my bike on Flixbus many times, I also see a lot of discussions and questions about this, it - as in the case of transporting a bicycle by plane – I tried to create a guide.

    This is a practical post, was not created in cooperation with Flixbus

    The Flixbus network is available on the carrier's website. When you click on a city you can see possible connections in Europe. And contrary to many opinions, there are also connections with bicycle transport within Poland!

    network of Flixbus connections from Poland
    Fixed bus – selected connections with bicycle transport in Poland and from/to Poland

    On what routes did I take my bike in Flixbus? Among others, recently:

    • Berlin – Paris (you could buy a course from Warsaw with a change in Berlin, but then the journey time is 24h, I split it into two days)
    • Budapest - Warsaw (I got off in Czestochowa)
    • Rome-Lecce (Apulia, Italy)
    • Maglie (Apulia, Italy) – Rome
    • Padua (Italy) – Brno (Czech Republic) – Milan – Cracow route, but I got off earlier on the way
    • River (Croatia) - Trieste (Italy) - Just 2 hours, but there is no train connection there.
    • Bordeaux – Nice (France) – I had all the required tickets, but I wasn't accepted – The situation described at the end of this blog entry

    And one more fun fact – I recommend buying in the app, the ticket might be cheaper!

    Flixbus price in app and computer
    Price comparison of the same course in real time application and on the computer - bought in the app

    Let's organize the information:

    Is it possible to transport a bicycle on the Flixbus bus?

    It's already known, that yes. FlixBus allows the transport of bicycles, but there are limitations and guidelines, which should be kept in mind. Besides, Flixbus is a multi-company company and FlixBus' cycling policy may vary by country and region. It is important to, to check the rules before travelling directly on the FlixBus website.

    They are possible 3 scenarios of transporting a bicycle on a Flixbus bus.

    1. Carriage of a bicycle on a bus offering bicycle transport on a given route

    This is the optimal scenario and I am interested mostly in that one 90% to avoid, complications. Recommended..

    How to check, whether Flixbus offers bicycle transport on a given route? In the connection finder, After entering a destination, where there is a number of people / children, there is also an option to add a bicycle – we add. If taking a bike is possible, At the given rate, the price will show.

    From Flixbus: „When adding a bike in the booking process, all available journeys will be made on a bus equipped with a bike holder or covers."

    Flixbus bicycle

    Bike rack, covers? Not necessarily. In Poland, the bike rack never happened to me (although I saw it on a bus to Berlin – A friend was carrying her bike then), I've never heard of covers in my life. I was transporting a bike on a dedicated rack from Berlin to Paris (middle photo). Different models of bicycle racks are also possible.

    Bicycle transport on Flixbus buses

    However, if there was no rack, in every case (except for one – I will describe at the end) In the case of the driver, they immediately offered me a separate space in the cargo hold. I just prefer, so that my bike is comfortable in the luggage compartment, than on the hook, exposed to dirt from the road, weather conditions and even theft.  I also arrange the bike myself, securing it with panniers.

    Some, however, prefer the rack. On a trip from Italy (operated by Polish Flixbus) the bus had no bicycle rack. Two cyclists from Austria got on the route with super expensive bikes, who were absolutely disgusted by the proposal to put bicycles in the compartment, What they had to do after a long discussion. They offered me to move my bike to a worse place, because you know, mine was older, so it can get scratched. I sent them you know where.

    After choosing, you must of course BOOK and PAY for a place for your bike when booking a ticket. The number of bicycles allowed on board is limited, so it's best to reserve your spot as early as possible. It is depending on the rate from 3 to 5 bicycles.

    What's important is me I also buy extra luggage, because it's like 2 EUR and I have a lot of luggage. Drivers usually pay attention to this. It's worth it too choose a seat, if you like specific (at the front, by the toilet, at the rear end..).

    Flixbus ticket with biker
    Flixbus ticket with bicycle and luggage included

    This is where scenario no. 2 i.e. buying special baggage.

    2.The course does not offer transport of bicycles on the route – bicycle as special baggage

    Possible, but risky nonetheless. From Flixbus: .."Some search results may see a 'No vacancies' notification. This means, that there are no more places, or the bus is not equipped with a bicycle holder or covers. You can check it – if the trip can be booked with the number of bikes set to zero, means, that the bus is really not adapted to transport bicycles..”

    And further as claimed by Flixbus:

    .."But do not worry, you can still book this trip with your bike, reserving it as "special baggage". Your bike will be transported in the main luggage compartment. In this case, the bike should be adapted to the guidelines, that is fold and pack according to the guidelines (Currently, the sum of the sides of the package is 240 cm).

    I used this option only once, carrying a bike in a box, before the flight from Berlin.

    In this case, despite Flixbus' assurances, taking a packed bike as luggage is risky – It may turn out, that drivers do not want to take it, because the bus is full and there is not much space in the hold. Such cases are known.

    Also happened to me scenario no. 3 that is

    3. Bicycle transport on the Flixbus bus, which does not provide this option

    For those who have no choice – you can try, but will never know for sure before departure, How the driver reacts. Bus occupancy, amount of luggage, personal factor, His humor and the arrangement of the planets :).

    This is where folding/packing the bike or not comes into play. Yep, I never disassemble the bike, because I don't like it and that's what I did (for example,. from Rijeka, Croatia to Trieste, Italy). I paid for it 10 EUR in cash before boarding the bus (probably went into the driver's pocket, no problem).

    Here it is important, whether we go in the season / weekend or not – the busier the bus, the lower the chance of being taken. I wouldn't risk it at all.  The problem is also much bigger, when the course is operated by a double-decker bus, because there is a small trunk there.

    Has anyone managed to do this? During the times of Polski Bus, I did this many times.  

    There are other things, worth remembering:  

    Problems with bicycle transport by Flixbus

    Theft of a bicycle from a rack (!)

    Unfortunately, such cases are also known. Ten, that I heard about is described in the thread “With a bike in Flixbus” – a bicycle of Polish guy was pulled from a newly packed bike from the back bike rack of the bus at the bus station in Milan – from what it turned out, It happens at this station quite often – Therefore, if the bike goes to the hook, let's attach it there with your lock. The end of this story – After a few months, they reimbursed him for the cost of the bike.

    The second issue regarding the hook – it is worth protecting sensitive places from dirt, like wrapping it in foil. The bike is not just dirty , that dust from the road is still fumes from the engine. Unfortunately, I did not foresee this and at one of the stops I was running to wrap the handlebars and the saddle.

    Not taking the bike despite having a ticket

    Regulations aside, and on the spot it may turn out, that drivers interpret them in their own way. And what's more - it's impossible to get along with them because they speak only in their native language. In autumn 2022 year happened to me, that I was not taken with my bicycle despite having a ticket for it and for luggage.  

    My case study: 26.10.2022 I had purchased a course with a BIKE on the Bordeaux route – Nice. Yep, on this route, Flixbus offers bicycle transport on some courses. Because I have used Flix many times (Only this year it was mine 4 Long-distance Flixbus bike transport), I always had a bike ticket (and extra baggage) I thought, that it will be ok.

    Flixbus bicycle

    Well, it wasn't. Flixbus on this route (Bordeaux - Bucharest) is operated by a Romanian company. Romanian drivers after arriving at the station categorically refused to take my bike in its entirety. The bus did not have a bicycle rack, ok – in this case, I always got a separate trunk space. They showed me the rules of carriage on the Flixbus Romanian website IN ROMANIAN letting me know, that the bike must be in the bag and that only folded/folding bikes are taken. As, that they did not speak any language other than Romanian, the rules showed in English were of no use. There is no. In the last moment, 3 minutes before departure, seeing, When I take pictures, they soften a bit, showing me the minimum space in the hatch and telling me to unfold the bike. For me it does not take a while due to the front rack, I preferred to give up, than to have trouble putting the bike back together.

    this is space, in which “I could” put the bike in

    To sum up – They departed without me and I, Since I had planned a trip the next day, I bought tickets for the train (expensive! 133 EUR, flix approx 45 EUR). Unfortunately, my connections were lost, train tickets in italy (because I kept going) I could change, but they were more expensive. I did not incur accommodation costs, because I returned to the host in Bordeaux and on the way in Italy I just slept in a tent. These costs caused by the carrier's failure to fulfill the contract – are not reimbursed.

    Of course I filed a complaint.

    I filed a complaint two weeks later and ... it was approved on the same day! Of course, I had to not only describe the situation, but attach bills/tickets. It was in plus.

    I was offered a refund for the course I chose – the cost of a Flix ticket or that for train tickets, which I had to use (but only in France). I chose the one for the railways, because it was more expensive. After 14 days the money was returned.

    Of course, it made me very happy, Although I did not have a lot of nerves about the whole situation, additional costs etc. Fortunately, also a small time cushion. I also think, that additional costs (for example,. hotel) should be returned.

    I also know about cases, when bicycles adapted for transport as additional baggage have not been taken. The cost has also been reimbursed.  

    Yep, remember that if something like this happens, It's worth pushing.

    Other important - Flixbus ticket refund/ticket change – rules

    So-so here, because yes, you can return the ticket, or change it, but you don't get cash. The money goes to your Flixbus account and is available for use within 1 year. What about the case, when no such trip is planned?

    To sum up – Flixbus can be an option to get somewhere with a bike, but it won't always work. You can be very satisfied or you can be sorely disappointed.

    You have your own experience in this regard? Good, Bad? Or maybe there is something, what else could be added here? Share your opinions under the post.

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Have you ever taken your bicycle on Flixbus buses? Have you ever taken your bicycle on Flixbus buses? Yes, that? Uncertain about it? I have, numerous times in Europe, luckily mostly it went smoothly. And one big failure..that finished well.

Dreaming of a bicycle trip around France or sunny Italy, experiencing the great cycling infrastructure in Germany, a trip to the Hungarian Lake Balaton or Poland? How to get there with a bike? If you don't like flying, trains fail or are too expensive, Flixbus could be an option, to reach the place with a bicycle. Sometimes it's simple, but beware – it's is not always the case.

It's time to plan our summer trips so here I come with my blog post on Flixbus and bicycles. Step by step guide with lots of photos, screenshots and links. 

Questions answered:
Can I transport a bike on Flixbus?  What does it look like?  How to search for connections?  Do I have to dismantle and pack my bike?  What problems may arise and how to avoid them. And what if we can't ..?

Any experience in this regard?  #flixbus
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Sometimes you keep on trying.. and you fail. you Sometimes you keep on trying.. and you fail.  you know it, right?  No idea how it happened, but until now, despite numerous stays in Italy I have not seen the ancient city of Pompeii.
 But that's the past!  Last Sunday, making a stop on my way from the south of Italy to the north, I finally visited this extraordinary place.  Me and thousands of others 😁. There were crowds.  Maybe even bigger than usual.
 Sunday was a weather window between days of rain because it still rains a lot.  But not only.  It was also the first Sunday of the month, and on the first Sunday of the month in Italy it was declared "Sunday at the Museum", when admission to most museum monuments in the country is free, Pompeii too.  I was planning a stop on the road for this Sunday, so it was great! Already in the morning the queue was sky -high but made it smoothly in.
 I walked the stone streets of Pompeii with my jaw dropped.  I had no idea how huge this area is!  A regular port city, it used to lie on the seashore.  Beautiful villas, an amphitheater, a theater, speeches, temples, baths, even a brothel.  The love of art can be seen everywhere, frescoes, sculptures. The tragic volcano Vesuvius still reigns over the city.
 In terms of trials and intentions, however, there still be the Amalfi Coast - a mountainous promontory jutting into the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea south of Naples, which is famous for its insane views.  Positano and Sorrento are the names of real cities on the Amalfi coast, not just pizzerias 😉. Well, I missed a few days and the weather. 
Next time
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It's cold and windy outside - how about immersing It's cold and windy outside - how about immersing yourself in the landscape of Italian postcards?  Dolce vita viewed from your bicycle? 

In my new blog post let me take you to Tuscany for cycling in the Orcia river valley.  I've spent many months there and go back frequently in different seasons (yes, just in a week!). I got to know this region really well and fell in love with it just like everyone else.

Val D'Orcia makes the most of what Italian landscape is - medieval stone towns on the hills, picturesque roads lined with cypress trees, winding gorges, vineyards and olive groves and all this creates fantastic, almost fabulous landscapes. A UNESCO heritage and an AMAZING bike spot in one.

Hold on, because the views knock you off the couch 🙂 It is here, through the winding roads of Tuscany, that the routes of iconic bicycle routes lead - the vintage race L'Eroica, the high-performance Tuscany Trail and the ancient pilgrimage route from England to Rome - Via Francingena. You will cross the famous "strade bianche" - roads made of almost white gravel. One thing is for sure - you won't be the only one riding a bike. And not the only one to sweat - yes, it's all about the hills!

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Today, as the sun finally set its foot over the It Today, as the sun finally set its foot over the Italian heel again and spring in the air- I cycled to some of the oldest groves in Puglia. The olive trees - some over a thousand years old, have their trunks wrapping around the gnarled base before splitting and walking away from their other parts. The olive oil has become substantial part of my diet and here it tastes great. 40% of Italian olive oil comes from Puglia!
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Cycling in sunshine, under blue sky and by the sea Cycling in sunshine, under blue sky and by the sea made my (1st of a year) day.
A great start I would say. 
2023 - let it be... A good one! Yet another. Wishing you all.
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"Natale con i suoi, Easter with whoever you want" - "Christ "Natale con i suoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi" - "Christmas with your family, Easter with whoever you want" says the Italian proverb, according to it, on the first day of Christmas, December 25, after 2 p.m., Italy stops. And then, the square was full of people, cafe bustle, conversations, drinks to warm up before a long afternoon at the table and then ... silence. Nobody. Christmas dinner is the main, most important point of Christmas celebrations, just like Christmas Eve in Poland. Santo Stefano day, December 26th is traditionally spent walking, sightseeing, outdoors. And now not a single car passed by me, but another cyclist did!  Fantastic weather - blue sky, sun, about 17 degrees.
Wandering around the streets, the kitchen windows are open and I can smell fried fish. Once upon a time I came to Italy for a holiday with $300 in my pocket (which I put aside all year long by giving English classes), which was supposed to last for 2 months. And it did. Sleeping under the sky as I didn't even have a tent, hitchhiking..the only food I had was bread with onions and Calve mayonnaise.  This mayonnaise was my discovery, and sweet onions too.  The main point of the day and the only luxury I allowed myself was a cup of cappuccino - before I ordered it, however, I walked around and looked at the tables of the cafes in which cups they serve them in - I wanted as big as possible.  Then I sat for an hour, tasting the remnants of milk foam with a spoon. The smell of tomato sauce coming from the open windows annoyed me because I was craving dinner so much. Today I remembered that smell from 30 years back.
 I have lunch at home, and cappuccino is also sometimes, thanks to your donations as well (I still look at the cups 🙃). And on the wall today I read the quote "Limits exist only in the soul of those who do not dream". But it was pathetic.  Let's dream, let's fulfill...
I wish you many good dinners and moments spent as you wish.  I was on a bike 😁.
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Today it's December 10th and it is a special date Today it's December 10th and it is a special date for me. On 10 Dec 2013, I locked my door, gave the key to the new tenant, packed the box with my bike into my neighbor's car and flew off on a trip with a one-way ticket. To the other side of the world, the Philippines. The decision-making process wasn't particularly long and was born after cycling Japan, but I had been preparing for this escapade for several months. Organizing my life, buying a new bike (to make it "easier" I went to Berlin twice in one week) and other equipment, buying various insurances, arranging vaccinations - each step meant a lot of time spent on choosing one option or another, finally packing life into boxes and taking it to the basement and flying to Manila with a short stay in Shanghai on the way. I chose the Philippines knowing absolutely nothing about it. There was a promotion on KLM tickets and this destination seemed to me OK. It wasn't that much OK as it turned out, but I still managed to spend there and even pedal for 7 weeks 🙂. For the first 2 weeks I was accompanied by my friend Sophia. 
Gees, it's been 9 years, and I can't stop! After the Philippines I flew to Burma, then cycled through Thailand, Laos, China.... I don't know if I'll go back to Southeast Asia, because I'm sweating at the thought of it, but going through my posts (quite clumsy, it's the beginnings of the blog) made me very happy. If you feel like it go to my my webpage #Ewcyna. What an excitement it was!
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