Coaches
Germany does not have a nationwide bus system, but many buses are operated by BahnBus.
Bus service is especially convenient during slow periods of rail service, normally around midday and on Saturday and Sunday.
The frequency of service varies dramatically depending on the destination.
The most popular bus ride is along the Romantic Road, where special green-and-white buses carry tourists regularly from town to town.
In Germany’s rural areas though, many lines run only once per day.
Regional and local express bus line designators usually contain the letter(s) CE (local), E (regional around Hamburg; in other areas, E is used for special runnings), S (regional), SB (regional and local) or X (local within Berlin), city bus line designators may contain the letter(s) BB ("Bürgerbus", not integrated within tariff unions), C or O.
Nevertheless Coaches are a comfortable way to travel in Germany.
Conscientious, well-trained drivers deliver visitors to their destinations in modern, well maintained buses. Whether you choose an all-inclusive package tour, a long-distance scheduled coach journey or a short trip on a local bus, travelling by bus or coach is a comfortable and relaxed way to enjoy the town and countryside.
The International Coach Association (Internationale Bustouristik Verband e.V. (RDA)) has compiled a list of the coach operators in each state in Germany.
The operators offer a number of themed trips, excursions and club tours, and most will also organise customised tours by request. Deutsche Touring GmbH offers attractive journeys on scheduled coach services along Germany's scenic tourist routes.