Busbud Reviews 

13,672
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Considering 2,199 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, enjoying smooth rides and reliable transportation options. Customers frequently praise the booking process for being quick, simple, and very easy to manage online when planning their upcoming trips. Passengers also appreciate the staff, noting that drivers are exceptionally helpful, professional, and extremely friendly throughout the entire journey. However, some customers also noted frustrating issues with missed buses, poor communication from support, and severe delays at the station. A few reviewers experienced serious problems where their reservations were missing from driver manifests, leading to stressful situations and a total lack of assistance.

What people talk about most

Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, noting that the ride is comfortable, quiet, and smooth. Reviewers... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be positive, highlighting exceptional hospitality, professionalism, and friendliness... See more

User experience

People report positive experiences with user experience, highlighting how easy it is to navigate the website... See more

Booking process

Reviewers mention positive feedback about booking process, highlighting that it is easy and convenient to use... See more

Price

Users describe ambiguous experiences with prices, highlighting both affordable options and unexpected high... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent driver; however, how can drivers drive for that long without real rest? My driver came from Calgary going to Edmonton thru Hinton and then back to Calgary thru Red Deer—over 1,000km in one s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took the bus from Zurich to Barcelona, which arrived on time, and we traveled overnight with only a few stops. I slept well and took advantage of the night to travel in a sustainable way. I woke up... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The driver was very informative about all upcoming stops, to prepare people. The coach was very clean with plenty of legroom. The air-conditioning worked well on a hot days journey. This was the 1st t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was short noticed visit from Edmonton to Calgary and within few hours I managed to get my ticket for the destination to attend weekend Jalsa Salana Western Canada. Driver was very helpful to g... See more

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Company details

  1. Travel Aggregator
  2. Bus Ticket Agency
  3. Train Ticket Agency
  4. Travel Agency

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Busbud is the ultimate platform for all your bus and train travel needs. Our website and apps provide instant access to the most extensive global network of city-to-city buses and trains. With just a few clicks, you can easily discover thousands of destinations around the world and book your next bus or train trip online. We make it easy for you to plan your next adventure or commute and find the perfect bus or train ride to take you there. With Busbud, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride, knowing that you have everything you need to make your next bus or train trip a success.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first time using Busbud

This was my first time using Busbud, and I had a really great experience! The booking process was easy, and everything went smoothly with my trip. I especially appreciated how friendly and helpful the bus driver was. He helped me with my big luggage, was very kind when checking tickets, and was friendly with the other passengers as well. We also arrived right on time according to the estimated arrival time. Overall, I’m really happy with my first experience and would definitely use Busbud again! 🚌💗

September 5, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Convenient

Convenient, friendly staff, good wifi. Would have been better if train was not delayed by an hour.

August 8, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nothing wrong with the Bus Service but…

Nothing wrong with the Bus Service but all wrong with the M5 what delayed my trip from Plymouth to Bristol Airport by 90 min. It was only seconds not missing my flight to Basel.

September 4, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello Michael,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand how stressful unexpected delays can be, especially when it impacts important travel plans like catching a flight. While the delay on the M5 was beyond our control, we're glad to hear that the bus service itself met your expectations.

We appreciate your patience and understanding in such situations. If there's anything further you'd like to discuss, please feel free to reach out to us directly at support@busbud.com.

Warm regards, 

— Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Highly Recommend BusBud

I used BusBud to book tickets in Brazil and would highly recommend the service to anyone looking to book a bus to m cities like Barreinrihas or Sao Luis. It's a lot easier for English speakers than trying to navigate the individual bus provider websites, which typically don't have an option to view the information in English.

September 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kind stuff

Kind stuff, cleanliness of the stuff and the bus. The bus was also comfortable. City link the Best!

August 25, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Narishia

Thank you kindly for your review! It's wonderful to hear that you found our staff kind and the bus clean and comfortable. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super good 👌

Super good 👌

September 2, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Egnetta

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! Your positive feedback, expressed as "Super good 👌", really brightens our day. We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing people and an amazing trip

Amazing people and an amazing trip, I am going to definitely do this again!!

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Silas

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love hearing about your amazing trip and the wonderful people you encountered along the way. It's fantastic to know that you're planning to use our service again!

At Busbud, we continuously strive to help you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs. We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was easy service

It was easy service. Polite driver, on time fair value

September 2, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, 

Thank you kindly for your review! We're delighted to hear that you found our service easy, our drivers polite, and our timing accurate. It's wonderful to know that you felt the value was fair. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Every thing was good

Every thing was good

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Moe

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

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