The 56-day route has been planned by Indian expedition company Adventures Overland.
A bus odyssey is launching in Europe that will take passengers on a 12,000-kilometer journey across the continent.
The trip will start in Istanbul and finish in London after winding through 22 different countries.
The 56-day route has been planned by Indian expedition company Adventures Overland.
It beats the current longest bus journey – 6,200 kilometers on a trip run by Peruvian company Ormeño – by a long way.
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Here’s why you should grab your seat on the world’s longest bus journey in 2023.
What is the longest bus journey in the world?
The world’s longest bus journey has been created by Adventures Overland, a tour company based in Gurgaon, southwest of New Delhi.
Their bus route is inspired by the Hippie Trail, a famed overland journey through Europe and beyond that was legendary from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Work planning the epic trip began in 2020 but was halted by the pandemic. Named Bus to London, the route will now launch in August 2023.
What countries can you visit on the 56-day bus journey?
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The bus odyssey begins in Istanbul, Turkey’s capital and the gateway to Europe.
Passengers will start their journey passing through the Balkans and eastern Europe, stopping in capitals including Sofia in Bulgaria, Belgrade in Serbia, and Zagreb in Croatia.
Travelers might even witness the northern lights in this part of the journey.
It will also cover eastern European capitals like Budapest in Hungary, Bratislava in Serbia, Prague in the Czech Republic and Warsaw in Poland.
From there, the bus will venture north to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and cross the Gulf of Finland on a ferry.
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It will continue north to Santa Claus Village and Nordkapp, the most northerly part of continental Europe accessible by road, with spectacular views of the Norwegian Fjords.
Returning south, passengers will meander through Norway marveling at views of the Atlantic Ocean and enjoying stops in Tromso, Bergen and Oslo.
Travelers might even witness the northern lights in this part of the journey.
The route then continues through Scandinavia with Stockholm in Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark before winding through western Europe.
Returning south, passengers will meander through Norway marvelling at views of the Atlantic Ocean … [+]
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The last week of the trip takes in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France before finishing up in London in the UK.
The route follows a rough patten of one day of traveling followed by one day off. On each travel day, the bus covers a distance of between 95 and 675 kilometers, which works out as an average of around 440 kilometers per day.
The total distance covered will be 12,265 km.
How much is a seat on the world’s longest bus journey?
The 56-day Bus to London sets off from Istanbul on August 7 and arrives in London on October 1, 2023.
Tickets cost 2 million INR ($24,340) per person plus taxes. This covers all transport, any necessary visas, accommodation for two sharing, all breakfasts and 30 lunches and dinners.
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The bus, promised to be ‘luxurious and comfortable’ by the company, is kitted out with reclining adjustable seats and plenty of legroom. Each passenger has entertainment systems with AUX and USB ports.
Seats are also equipped with fold-up trays and USB phone chargers. Travelers can take two large suitcases onboard each.
At each destination, travelers can explore with local English-speaking guides and sightseeing tours.
The trip is limited to 30 people, so don’t hesitate if you want the bus journey of a lifetime.
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