FAQ: Coach Hire & Group Travel

We pick up school classes from the entire Ruhr area, Rhineland and Münsterland – e.g. B. from Essen, Dortmund, Duisburg, Bochum, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Münster and surrounding places. Further distances are also possible by arrangement.

Yes, our coaches have comfortable seats, seat belts at all seats, storage space for luggage and have air conditioning, toilets, DVD/video systems and microphone systems – ideal for teachers or group leaders.

Safety is our top priority. Our buses are regularly maintained and our drivers are experienced in dealing with children and youth groups. Seat belts, emergency exits and the latest technology are a given.

Our fleet offers a variety of bus sizes – from smaller vehicles with around 20 seats to coaches with 50 or more seats. We provide exactly the bus that fits your class size.

Of course. We will be happy to advise you on the best route, stopovers and journey duration – also in combination with your tour operator or planned program items.

Yes, if you wish, the bus and driver will stay on site and be available to your group flexibly throughout the entire trip – for example for day trips, transfers or return journeys.

The price depends on the duration of the trip, distance, group size, vehicle type and any additional requests. Inquire now without obligation – we will create a tailor-made offer for your school class.

For a quick quote we need: departure point and destination, travel date and duration, number of people and special features (e.g. whether the bus should stay on site). Simply inquire online or call us – we will advise you personally!

Yes, our buses have liability and fully comprehensive insurance. Your group is covered by the legally required insurance policies. For additional security, we may recommend private travel cancellation or travel accident insurance through your school or parent representative.

Of course. We adapt to your needs and plan the trip so that sufficient breaks are possible – especially on longer routes or trips with younger students

As a rule, the consumption of food and drinks that you have brought with you is permitted – however, we ask that you please be considerate of cleanliness and fellow travelers. Please coordinate special requests directly with us

Yes, night trips are possible and can be particularly useful on longer school trips. Compliance with driving and rest times for drivers is of course taken into account.

Depending on the timing of the change and our terms and conditions, bookings may be adjusted or canceled. Contact us as early as possible – we will find a fair solution.

Yes, you will be given an emergency number where you can reach us throughout the journey. This means you have a direct contact person if you have any questions or problems, even when you are on the move.

Our buses are suitable for all types of school trips – whether a day trip, a multi-day school trip, a study trip or a graduation trip. We offer individual solutions for primary schools, secondary schools and vocational colleges.

Yes, for larger school projects or school trips, we can provide several buses upon request and coordinate the trip logistics – whether synchronously or with staggered times.

We focus on reliable transportation. However, we are happy to work with tour operators or make recommendations – e.g. B. about bus parking spaces, rest stops or program ideas

We recommend booking at least 6-8 weeks in advance, especially for dates in high season (May to July). This way you can secure your desired date and avoid bottlenecks.

Some of our buses have USB sockets or 230V connections on the seats. When booking, please let us know whether you need this equipment – we will take this into account when choosing your vehicle.

Yes, some of our buses have audio/video systems. Teachers are welcome to bring their own films or content. The volume should take into account all fellow travelers.

WiFi is available in some of our vehicles. When making your request, please indicate whether your class requires an internet connection during the journey – e.g. B. for learning content or entertainment.

We are networked with partner companies throughout Germany and will provide a replacement as quickly as possible in the event of a technical defect. Your safety and travel time are our top priority.

Yes – many of our buses have luggage tags or generous storage space. When booking, please let us know whether you will be carrying any special luggage so that we can plan the appropriate vehicle.

Upon request, we also offer buses with barrier-free access for students with mobility limitations. Please contact us early so that we can organize a suitable solution.

During the trip, educational supervision remains with the teachers. Our driving staff only takes care of safe transport and compliance with traffic rules.

Yes, many schools work with us on a long-term basis. Whether hiking days, sports trips or recurring school trips – we offer attractive conditions for regular customers and schools.

Yes, we generally drive in all weather conditions – except for official driving bans or extreme storms. We are also a reliable alternative for group mobility during rail strikes.

Yes, we can plan several boarding locations if requested – for example if several classes or schools cooperate. The route will be adjusted accordingly and coordinated in advance.

Yes, our buses are subject to strict legal inspection requirements. In addition to the normal TÜV general inspection, commercially used buses are required to undergo a so-called safety inspection (SP) every 3 months. This includes, among other things: Braking system, steering, tires and lighting. In addition, every bus is comprehensively tested by DEKRA or TÜV at least once a year. Our vehicles therefore meet all legal requirements for the safe transport of people – particularly important for school and class trips.

As a professional travel provider, we strictly adhere to the statutory driving and rest times in accordance with EU Regulation (EC) No. 561/2006. Our drivers are allowed to drive a maximum of 9 hours per day (up to 10 hours twice a week) and must then take an uninterrupted rest period of at least 11 hours. In addition, at least 45 minutes break is required every 4.5 hours of travel time.
If necessary, we use a driver duo, especially for night trips or longer trips abroad, in order to reach your destination legally, safely and without time pressure. Compliance with these rules is documented digitally and checked regularly – for maximum safety for your students and accompanying persons.

Yes, a day trip to Amsterdam can be tailored to your group. Typically, there is a shared departure in the morning, a planned exit, time for the on-site program and a return trip in the evening. The starting location, desired times, group size and possible stopping points are important.

Weekend trips, company outings and incentive trips to Amsterdam can be planned to suit the schedule. Companies use such trips, for example, for team events, customer events, evening programs, hotel transfers or appointments around RAI Amsterdam. We check the right travel solution based on your data.

There is no fixed package route. The Amsterdam trip is checked according to travel date, starting location, group size, reason and desired program. In this way, the trip can be prepared appropriately for a day trip, weekend trip, school trip, club trip or company trip.

The costs depend on the departure location, travel date, travel duration, group size, desired route, waiting times and possible stopovers. Hotel arrival, evening program, luggage and seasonal demand can also play a role. Send us the key details of your trip so that we can check a suitable travel solution and create an individual offer.

An Amsterdam bus trip is suitable for companies, clubs, schools, study groups, agencies, organizers and private groups. It is particularly useful if you want to avoid many individual journeys and the group wants to travel together, in a planned manner and at agreed times.

For an offer we need travel date, starting location, group size, desired departure and return times, destination address or stopping points, reason for the trip, luggage requirements and special requirements. If a hotel, trade fair, event address, multiple boarding routes or a shuttle are planned on site, this information should be sent directly.

Yes, possible destinations such as RAI Amsterdam, hotels, harbor, airport, inner city areas or other program items can be included in the request. Whether a stop makes sense and is accessible depends on the time window, group size, traffic situation and local conditions.

If it suits the process, the travel solution can also take into account transfers on site, for example between a hotel, event, restaurant, harbor, RAI Amsterdam or other program points. Please let us know which trips are planned locally so that we can check the time required and implementation.

The earlier the travel date, group size and program are determined, the easier it is to check the trip. An early inquiry is particularly useful at weekends, holiday periods, trade fairs, company events and larger groups so that the route, times, vehicle requirements and organizational details can be coordinated properly.

The costs depend on the departure point, travel date, travel duration, group size, desired route and the appropriate crossing. Stays, stopovers and seasonal availability also play a role. Send us the key details of your trip so that we can check the trip and create an individual offer.

Yes. The trip is planned to suit the group: with the desired departure point, travel duration, destinations, stays and stopovers. Brighton, Eastbourne, the Seven Sisters or London can be combined or planned individually depending on the program.

A trip to England is suitable for school classes, language trips, study trips, clubs, companies and private groups. It is particularly useful if several people are traveling together and the trip, stopovers and program items need to be planned in a coordinated manner.

Popular destinations include Brighton, Eastbourne, the East Sussex coast and the Seven Sisters. Depending on the travel idea, cultural stops, coastal towns or other stations can also be added. London can also be planned as a separate city building block.

Yes. London can be added as a day program, a stopover or the end of a group trip. The south coast and southeast England form the focal point of the landscape, with London being planned as a separate urban component.

Yes. The appropriate crossing will be taken into account as part of the route and offer check. Whether ferry or Eurotunnel makes more sense depends, among other things, on the travel date, route, group size, availability and desired process.

For the first step, the departure point, travel date, desired travel duration, approximate group size and possible destinations are sufficient. If stopovers, program items or special requirements are already known, these can be stated directly.

No. The places mentioned are examples and serve as inspiration. Each group trip is checked individually according to travel duration, departure point, group size, objectives and desired program.

The earlier the request is made, the easier it is to check the vehicle, route, crossing and program items. Early planning is recommended, especially for school trips, holiday periods, weekends and larger groups.

Yes. The Paris site is intended for groups who would like to individually request a bus with a driver, for example for school trips, club trips, company trips or private group trips.

Paris is well suited for school trips, course trips and study trips. It is important to provide clear information about the starting location, date, group size, length of stay and desired stopovers so that the trip can be planned sensibly.

Both are possible. A day trip can be suitable for individual program items, weekend trips or trips lasting several days are often more comfortable because the arrival, stay and return trip can be planned more relaxed.

What is required are the start and destination addresses, dates, times, number of people, amount of luggage, stopovers, desired length of stay and special requirements. On this basis, an individual offer can be created.

No. It’s not about individual seats on the bus or a ride, but about an individually requested bus with a driver for a fixed group and a planned route.

No, our airport transfer by coach is aimed at groups throughout the Ruhr area, Rhineland and Münsterland. Whether from Essen, Bochum, Dortmund, Duisburg, Gelsenkirchen, Oberhausen, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Münster, Hamm or Bielefeld – we will reliably pick up your group at your desired location.

We serve all major airports in the region and beyond. These include, among others: – Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) – Cologne/Bonn Airport (CGN) – Dortmund Airport (DTM) – Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) – Frankfurt Airport (FRA) – Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) Other airports at home and abroad are also possible by arrangement.

We offer airport transfers for groups of all sizes – from small shuttles for business travelers to fully occupied coaches for clubs, school classes or large travel groups. Our bus fleet offers different sizes and comfort classes.

We recommend booking at least 5-7 days in advance, especially for early morning departures or multiple destinations. Short-term inquiries are also possible, subject to availability.

Yes, our experienced drivers will of course help with loading and unloading your luggage. Our coaches have generous luggage compartments, even for bulky luggage.

Your group will be dropped off as close as possible to the relevant terminal – depending on airport regulations, at the official bus parking lot or a designated stopping point. We will inform you in advance about the exact process.

Yes, if you book the return transfer, we will monitor your flight number and automatically adjust the pickup time in the event of delays. You can relax and concentrate on your return journey.

Your bus will wait for your group at the arrival terminal or an assigned parking space at the agreed time and will reliably take you back to your city in the Ruhr area, Rhineland or Münsterland.

Yes, if you wish, the bus and driver can stay on site, for example on trips lasting several days or for longer stays. This option is particularly practical for group trips or events. We would be happy to advise you on this.

The price depends on: – Start and destination – Group size and bus size – Outward and, if applicable, return journey – Waiting time or idle time of the bus We would be happy to make you an individual, non-binding offer, tailored to your needs and route in the Rhineland, Ruhr area or Münsterland.