15.05.2025

What to bring on a long bus ride – the ultimate guide

Stress-Free Bus Trips: What to Pack for a Long Bus Trip

Long bus trips can be super convenient and affordable – but only if you're well-prepared. If you've ever forgotten your charger or the rest of your sandwich, you know how much that can ruin a trip. To make sure it doesn't happen again, here's a complete guide to what to pack in your backpack (or bag) for a long trip.

1. Entertainment for the road

A trip lasting a few hours? Time flies with:

  • Headphones + pre-downloaded music or podcasts
  • E-book or light reading
  • Movies/series on your phone or tablet
  • A card game (if you're traveling with someone)

Tip: Don't rely on Wi-Fi – download everything in advance.

intercity bus tickets woman sitting in bus with headphones on

2. Chargers and batteries

  • Powerbank (mandatory!)
  • Cables for mobile phones and headphones
  • Socket adapter (some buses don't have them yet)
  • Extension cable if you carry more than one device

Tip: Most Nomago InterCity partners have sockets, but it's not a bad idea to be safe.

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3. Food and drink

  • A bottle of water (preferably with a click-on cap)
  • Non-scented snacks (rice crackers, nuts, cookies)
  • A sandwich or light salad in a box
  • Chewing gum (also helps with nausea)

Avoid: very spicy, fatty, and fragrant foods – you'll thank yourself (and your neighbor will too).

intercity bus tickets woman drinking water

4. Personal hygiene and comfort

  • Wet wipes + paper tissues
  • Antibacterial gel
  • Mini deodorant
  • Hand and lip cream
  • Anti-nausea pill (if you are sensitive)
  • Earplugs and sleep mask
  • Travel pillow or hood (for sleeping)
intercity bus tickets travelling pillow

6. Documents and useful things

  • ID or passport 
  • Printed reservation (or PDF on your mobile)
  • Wallet with some cash
  • Health card
  • Travel insurance (you can arrange it with us here)
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Travel smart with Nomago InterCity 

When you are prepared like this, a long bus ride becomes comfortable, practical and even relaxing. On our platform you can easily and quickly find and book a bus ticket, compare multiple carriers and find the ideal route.

Planning a trip?

Check the routes and tickets on Nomago InterCity first!

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