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Travelling with children
Planning a family trip? Here's what you need to do before you travel with children on FlixBus — from booking the right ticket and reserving seats, to making sure you have the correct child seat and understanding the rules for unaccompanied minors.
Please note that some regulations vary by region, so make sure to check the relevant rules for your route.
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I want to know about children's discounts
At the point of booking, we calculate the cheapest price for you out of all of the available prices and discounts.
If a child receives the same fare as an adult, it may indicate that child-specific discounts are not available for the selected trip.
I want to travel with children
The safety of our little passengers is essential to us. Here's some information to keep your child safe and secure.
Should I buy a ticket for my kid?
Children must have a ticket. However, your child can sit on your lap instead of using a seat if under 2 (until their 2nd birthday), and they may travel for free.
If you wish to have a seat for your child, you can buy a regular ticket.
Should I bring a child car seat for the travel?
Buses have seat belts that can accommodate standard child car seats. We recommend bringing your child's safety seat to keep your child safe during the ride. Passengers are solely responsible for securing a child safety seat and shall not rely on assistance or advice from any company personnel. The company shall not be liable for any damages, including personal injury, due to the improper use or securement of a child safety seat.
Can my child travel alone?
Children under 16 (until their 16th birthday) must be accompanied by someone aged 16. No person under the age of 16 is allowed to travel unaccompanied.
Traveling in Europe:
- Children of all ages do not travel for free, and must have a valid child's ticket.
- Children up to 3 years old must be seated in a suitable child seat that can be secured with a 2-point seat belt.
- Parents traveling with children must bring their child car seat with a seat belt adapter. Please understand that this is solely your responsibility. Passengers with children who don't have a child seat will be denied boarding.
- Please review the European child policies prior to booking.
I want to transport a stroller
For our younger guests, FlixBus is happy to transport foldable strollers for free if the child is travelling with you (one stroller per child).
Measurements: Total circumference (height + width + depth) of up to 95 in, and a weight of up to 75 lb.
Advance registration is not required.
My ride is operated by an external partner
Rides operated by external partners might have different travel policies.
Learn more about our partners' travel policies or contact them directly.
How to identify partner-operated rides:
During the booking process
On your PDF ticket
You will receive a ticket directly from the external partner. The ticket will be sent to your email address and can be downloaded via Manage My Booking.
Please refer to the partner ticket for your travel details.