'World's longest' bus journey takes a whole 56 days to cross Europe

30 September 2023 , 12:58

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The bus is equipped with 'luxury' seating (Image: Bus to London)

Ever thought of trying a different way to travel to Europe? Look no further as Indian expedition company has launched a 56-day trip coach excursion, spanning a whopping 22 countries - on a journey through Europe to the UK.

The coach will take travellers from Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, then venture into the Balkans, eastern Europe, western Europe, and then finally, to London. The trip comes with a hefty price tag of $24,300, equivalent to over £20,000 - including daily breakfast, 30 lunches, and dinners, and all hotel stays in between.

Some of the highlights of the trip include a soothing ferry ride across the Gulf of Finland, a visit to the - where you may have the opportunity to see the magical Northern Lights, as well as taking in breathtaking views from cliffs that overlook the seafront.

With such a lengthy excursion, the company has added extra features on the coach, to make the journey as comfortable as possible, according to Travel. Recliner seating, ample amounts of leg room - which is almost non-existent on a plane - and charging ports are just to name a few along with a generous baggage allowance of two suitcases.

The excursion is inspired by , which were taken by the hippie community by traveling in small vans to travel across Europe and Asia, as a way to explore the world beyond America. The company was founded by Tushar Agarwal and Sanjay Madan in 2012, who began by organising routes from India to London, where travellers would bring their own vehicles and travel in a convoy together.

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They discussed the safety of the trip, which would understandably be a concern for some: “Every single route in each country has been vetted to ensure that the journey is seamless so participants on Bus to London can get on board with the knowledge and confidence that they are in safe hands.”

The bus to London was scheduled to leave for Istanbul on August 7 and arrive in London on October 1.

Kelis Cassia Edwards