Buying a Return Ticket
Hey there, traveler! We’re glad to see you here. Ready to hit the road? Buying a return ticket on Traveling.com is easy peasy, but we’ve got a few tips to make it even smoother:
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Let’s get you going!
Alright, so you’ve landed on our site and you want to travel. First step?
You’ll see a nice, clean search box right in front of you. Just fill in your starting point, destination, and both departure and return dates. That’s all it takes — easy, right?
Just a heads-up — this mini guide is for buying a return ticket. If you’re looking to book a one-way trip, that’s a whole different story, so in that case, check out our guide for booking a single ticket!
Once you’ve filled out all the boxes, pick the number of passengers – and hey, we don’t judge if you’re traveling alone! When you click on the “passengers” option, as shown in the picture above, you’ll see some extra categories with discounted prices.
Hit “search”, and you’re onto the next step!
Choose your route
If you didn’t get lost in the meantime, your screen should look something like this:
You’ll see a list of all the available departures for the route and date you picked.
Clicked the wrong option? No worries; you can easily switch between travel dates using the quick date picker or change your route with the search form at the top of the screen.
When you click on your chosen route, it will expand to show you all the details – departure time, ride duration, stops (if any), and the ticket format you’ll need when boarding the bus.
All the important stuff, right there!
After you’ve selected the first route, the next step is to choose the one for departure.
If you look closely, you’ll notice that some bus company names are in black, while the one you selected for your outbound trip is in purple. That’s because booking both trips with the same company gives you a discount. Pretty clever, right?
Note: Most buses depart from the main bus station, but if that’s not the case, don’t worry — any special stops will be listed right there with the rest of the info.
Once you’ve found the perfect route, just hit the “Buy Ticket” button, and you’ll be sent to the next one.
Sign In / Sign Up
Here we just need some basic info about you — name, surname, email, and phone number — so we can keep you in the loop if anything changes with your trip.
But before you purchase a ticket on Traveling.com, you’ll need to sign in. If you already have an account, an email and password will be just enough.
If you’re new here, no worries — signing up is quick and easy. We’ll just need your first and last name, email, and a password. Follow the steps, and you’ll be ready to travel in no time!
The name you enter when signing up will automatically be added as the first passenger on any return ticket you buy — but you can change it during checkout if needed.
Passenger details
Now, back to filling out the rest of the information. If you have a voucher code, enter it in the box below your info to get a discount.
You can also add a few extras to make your journey even smoother — like premium customer support, SMS reminders, or flexible cancellation if you need to change your plans.
See that green review button on the right?
After your trip, we’d love to hear how it went! Let us know if booking was easy and if the trip was smooth sailing. Your review would mean a lot to us — but hey, if you really want to switch off that button, we’ll try not to take it too personally (no promises, though).
Speaking of green details…
You’ll notice a timer at the top right, which means your tickets are reserved for a limited time. Once the timer hits 00:00, the tickets go back for other travelers to grab. Long story short: if you want those tickets, buy them before time’s up!
Before finalizing your purchase and clicking on “Confirm & Pay”, you’ll see two checkboxes:
Click on those that apply and you’re good to go – easy, right?
Trip summary and payment
Just like in the picture below, you’ll see a clear overview of your trip — what you booked, departure details, and the total price. Then, just fill in your credit card details, and you’re all set!
If everything looks good, it’s time to wrap it up with the payment.
3D Secure authentication adds an extra layer of protection to your credit card. Your bank might ask you to enter a PIN or code to confirm the payment.
If it doesn’t go through, you’ll get an error message — it’s usually a 3D Secure issue, so check with your bank.
All that’s left is to hit “Confirm & Pay” — and you’re good to go!
If your payment goes through, you’ll be able to see the notification about the successful purchase.
Your return ticket will be sent to your email, so be sure to check your inbox. If you mistyped your email during sign-up, no worries — just click the “My tickets” button in your account to download and save it.
What happens if the routes are not available?
This might happen for some routes. You might see some of the following displayed, so let us explain what it is:
- Sold out at Traveling.com – This rarely happens, but if you see a message like this, it means we have no more return ticket options available online. You may be able to find them at the bus station, however, we can’t provide any information about availability at other sales points.
- Not available online – Tickets for this specific departure can’t be bought online, but they may be available at other sales points. However, again, we can’t provide any information about availability at other sales points.
- Online sales closed – Online purchase of tickets for specific departure is no longer possible. Tickets might be available at other sales points, but we can’t provide any information about availability at other sales points.
Bonjour,
Ya til des controles pour Les test covid aux frontieres belges, Francaises et neerlandaises ou est-ce ouvert pour ceux qui prennent le bus?
J’aimerais acheter mes tickets de bus mais je ne trouve aucune Infos sur Les test covid. Peut etre que ce nest pas necessaire?
Merci
Bonjour Nana,
Si vous voyagez en bus, les mesures imposées par le gouvernement pour traverser la frontière s’appliquent. Étant donné que ces informations ont beaucoup changé ces derniers temps, il serait préférable de consulter le site Web officiel du gouvernement du ou des pays dans lesquels vous vous rendez.
L’équipe GBB
I am putting my email address but cannot buy tickets. telling me put in a valid email address
Dear Joseph,
We would kindly advise you to contact our customer support via email info@getbybus.com or our contact form https://getbybus.com/en/contact, and explain the issue to them, as they will be able to assist you.
Kind regards,
GetByBus Team
Could you give me bus times from Milna (Brac) to Sol please departing on 02/06
Hi Lynda,
supposing you were thinking about Milna – Bol bus line, it goes via Supetar. For more information about buses on Brac island, read here.
Best,
GB Team
Hi what bus do I need to get to get to from Palermo airport to Via Antonio Gagini, Palermo? What stop do I need to get off at.
Many thanks
Hi Win,
there are more options but here are the most convenient ones.
You can take a shuttle bus to Via Liberta Don Bosco station and then switch to a bus no. 101 (exit on station Roma – Poste).
The other, slightly loner route is taking a train from the airport to Palermo Centrale, then switching to a bus no. 101 and exit on Roma – Poste.
You can also read more about transportation from Palermo Airport here.
Best,
GBB Team
Hello, I would like to get a bus from Thessaloniki (Greece) to Kavala (Greece) and have come from the UK by plane. I will have a suitcase, is this possible to put in the hold on the bus please?
Hi Caire,
you can find detailed information about the buses between Thessaloniki and Kavala here. Just pick a date and you will get a list of all departures for that day.
Best,
GBB Team
If my flight is late can the tickets be used on a later bus?
Hi Julie,
if you want to make any changes to the ticket you bought on our website, send us an email with the ticket number on info@getbybus.com
Best,
GBB Team
Hi! I and my group need to get to Bonner Strasse 42, Holthausen. which transport and ticket should we choose? we plan to stay in Düsseldorf for four days and use public transport all days. is it possible to buy one ticket for different transports for all days?
arrival is planned from Dusseldorf Airport to Bonner Strasse
Hi Liza,
you should take the S11 to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, then transfer to the U74 or U77 to Holthausen station. The DüsseldorfCard covers this journey and can be purchased online, at the airport, or at tourist offices.
Best,
Marija, GetByBus Team