Busbud Reviews 

13,135
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 2,100 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently commend the service for its punctuality, safety, and smooth operation, facilitated by helpful, professional, and friendly staff. The online booking process is also widely praised for being easy, fast, and convenient, making ticket purchases straightforward and efficient. However, some customers also noted issues with service reliability, experiencing significant delays, buses arriving late, or even buses that did not exist as booked. A few other people also felt that some buses were in poor condition, described as old, smelly, or uncomfortable, and lacked amenities like power outlets.

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Service

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Staff

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User experience

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Booking process

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Price

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Drivers!! Very please on arrival time and departure time as well as having everybody lineup and proceed through the lineup. Even though I held the lineup the whole way, but as a personal reference, I... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall good experience, but waited a long time for connecting be buses. Now that might be cruel but it would help keep the ebus on time. Also trip departures and arrivals where announced which helpe... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was ok until Barnstaple but then a woman sat near the driver chatting loudly. The bus then took a very circuitous route to Bideford, dropping her off beside the road near to some houses. He then co... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Online booking and e-tickets are smooth and easy! I especially liked the reminder notice when I did not complete a booking with all my choices to date, saved and ready to confirm or cancel! I was frus... 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

Easy comfortable transfer

July 9, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Polly

Thank you kindly for your review! We're delighted to hear about your easy and comfortable transfer. Your feedback is very valuable to us. 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

Pretty comfortable seats

Pretty comfortable seats, wi fi was there (I didnt use it)temperature inside the bus was perfect, outlets were present and working. Pretty good trip. Ride the bus!

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Marc

Thank you kindly for your review! It's great to hear that you found our seats comfortable, appreciated the perfect temperature, and found the onboard amenities like WiFi and outlets useful, even if you didn't use them all. 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

Easy to book and kept informed.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Alan

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! It's great to hear that your booking experience was easy and that you were kept informed. 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

Excellent service!!!

Excellent service!!!07

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Shepherd

Thank you so much for your review and kind words about our excellent service ;) At Busbud, we love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel whenever, wherever, anywhere in the world!

Happy travels!

Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bus driver was very friendly and…

The bus driver was very friendly and accommodating about the ac due to the heat outside

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Maeve

Thank you kindly for your review! It's heartening to hear that our bus driver was able to provide a friendly and accommodating experience, particularly with regards to the air conditioning in the heat. 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

Booking process was simple

Booking process was simple. The price of the service was the cheapest and the ride itself was great. I will definitely be using this service again.

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Johan

Thank you kindly for your review! We are delighted to hear that you found our booking process simple and our prices competitive. Knowing that you enjoyed your ride makes us very happy and we're thrilled to learn that you'll be using Busbud for your future travels. 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 1 out of 5 stars

I am highly disappointed

I am highly disappointed, I have been trying for a week to get my refund for a ticket that I purchased insurance for. Your app wasn't working and i followed your instructions and emailed you instead. Yesterday an agent got in touch with me and asked for any and details, which I provided and then they never got back to me. I NEED THAT REFUND BACK ASAP

July 2, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Cyrille

We apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced while trying to process your refund. We understand how important this is for you and are sorry for any frustration caused.

Please be assured that our team is actively reviewing your case to resolve this matter as quickly as possible. We’ve reached out to you privately to discuss the next steps.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless travel with Swiss.

Easy to book. Safe and orderly station Journey was safe and smooth.

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Roell

Thank you kindly for your review! It's great to hear that you found our booking process easy and your journey safe and smooth. 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

Good trip

EXCELLENT trip for ever

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Mike

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! It's fantastic to hear that you had an excellent trip. We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The bus could not transport me

The bus could not transport me. I was left at the bus station because of ill health were as l thought l would be helped to go to where l would get more care at home

July 5, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hi Kuda

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're truly sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your trip, especially given your health situation. Your well-being is important to us, and we understand how crucial getting home for care was.

We aim to support our passengers in every way possible, and we regret any inconvenience caused. 

We have sent you a private request for information about your reservation so that we can provide you with personalized attention. We kindly ask that you complete the request so we can proceed.

You can also contact us directly at support@busbud.com if you wish to 

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service for rural area

Comfortable, good value for money, helpful

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Mansooreh

Thank you kindly for your review! Your positive feedback about the comfort and value of our service, as well as our helpfulness, truly warms our hearts. 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

Travelled safe

Travelled safe, the company need to train drivers to have good communication skills with there passengers, asking passengers especially temperature adjustments.

July 8, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Gilbert

We appreciate your feedback and understand that good communication from our drivers can enhance your travel experience. We take your comment seriously and will work to improve in this area.

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The prices are affordable the drivers…

The prices are affordable the drivers are always pleasant and helpful

July 7, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Somer

Thank you kindly for your review! We are thrilled to hear that our affordable prices and our pleasant, helpful drivers are making your travel experience a positive one. 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

Great value for money and very…

Great value for money and very efficient service.

July 7, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Mickey

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear you found our service to provide great value for money and efficiency. 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 2 out of 5 stars

Greyhound bus trip from Pretoria to Gqeberha

The aircon/ heater were alternated wellwith the hop on and offs, kept temperature normal for most of the ride. I appreciated this because I have sinuses. However, there are cockroaches on the bus,which means it is not well kept. Where my son and I sat there was a big hole instead of a charging port,so we were unable to enjoy our downloads to keep battery life for the 18hour trip.The drivers were rude,I went out once to ask when was the next stop so I could purchase food but received a very cold and rude response. As if I were to know when is the next stop. The seats were comfy for the most part but could not even sleep,as just when you're about to fall asleep,the speed and bumping on road wakes you up. This was unpleasant and got little to no sleep because of my anxiety. Would not recommend at all.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Yolanda

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're sorry to hear that your journey was not up to expectations, especially with the cleanliness and customer service issues you encountered. It's important to us that our passengers have a comfortable and pleasant experience, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

We take your feedback seriously and will address these concerns with the bus operator. We appreciate your input as it helps us improve our services.

If you’d like to discuss this further, please reach out to us at support@busbud.com. 

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy and cost effective airport…

Very easy and cost effective airport transfer. Easy pickup location and smooth ride.

July 7, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Ben

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our airport transfer service to be both easy and cost-effective. At Busbud, we love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs, and we're delighted that your pickup and ride went smoothly. We look forward to assisting you with your future travel needs, allowing you to travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasant bus journey

Pleasant bus journey

July 7, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Mf

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! Hearing about your pleasant bus journey brings us immense joy. 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

What every traveler should know before choosing Busbud

Great experience

July 1, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Akosua

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We're glad you had a pleasant experience! 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

It was a good journey bus on time…

It was a good journey bus on time driver very good and it was value for money

July 7, 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Robert

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your journey with us, found our driver to be good, and felt that our service was a value for money. 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

Cleaness and respect on the staff and…

Cleaness and respect on the staff and good service.

July 6, 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Anele

Thank you kindly for your review! Your appreciation for the cleanliness and respectful staff is gratefully received. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations.

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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