Bus Reviews
Long distance, point to point, overnight, hop on hop off — we’ve taken all kinds of buses on our travels. Honest reviews of the operators, the routes and whether it was actually worth it.
We’ve done the overnight bus. We’ll tell you the truth.
The long distance bus divides travellers. Some swear by it — cheap, direct, fall asleep and wake up somewhere new. Others have spent a night on a broken recliner seat next to a bus toilet and vowed never again. We’ve been in both camps.
From express coaches across Malaysia to hop on hop off buses for sightseeing, point to point services through Southeast Asia and long-haul coaches in Europe — our bus reviews cover every form of transport we’ve actually taken. No fluff, no sponsored opinions. Just what it was like and whether we’d do it again.
Everything that matters on a long distance bus
Every bus review covers the same criteria — so you know exactly what to expect before you book.
Seat & Comfort
Seat width, recline, legroom and whether you arrive feeling like a human being or a pretzel.
Air Con & Temperature
Southeast Asian buses are famous for their arctic air conditioning. We report exactly what to expect and what to bring.
Toilet & Stops
Is there an onboard toilet? How often do they stop? These things matter more than you think on a six hour journey.
Punctuality & Route
Departure time, actual arrival time and whether the route matched what was advertised.
Entertainment & Wi-Fi
Is there anything to do for six hours? We cover entertainment options, Wi-Fi availability and whether it actually worked.
Value for Money
Was the fare worth it compared to flying or taking the train? We give you the honest comparison.
Overnight Experience
Can you actually sleep? Is it worth saving a night’s accommodation? We give you the real answer.
The Verdict
Would we take this bus again — and who is it best suited for? The bottom line, plainly stated.
We’re just getting started
We’ve taken long distance buses across Malaysia, Southeast Asia and Europe over the years — and we’re now writing them up properly. Here’s what’s live so far, with more on the way.
KKKL Group
One of Malaysia’s most popular express bus operators, running routes across the peninsula. We review the comfort, punctuality and whether the price stacks up.
The reviews
Every bus journey we’ve reviewed, most recent first. Honest, practical and written from the passenger’s seat.
This is who we book our bus tickets from
We’ve used all three of these platforms to book bus tickets on our travels. They cover different regions and routes — between them you’ll find just about every long distance bus service worth taking.
Our go-to for bus bookings across Southeast Asia. Covers Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and more — easy to use and reliable.
Book with 12Go
Great for Europe — search and compare buses, trains and flights in one place. We use Omio when planning overland routes across the continent.
Book with Omio
A solid global bus search covering hundreds of operators worldwide. Good for finding routes and comparing prices when you’re not sure which operator to use.
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