Fernbus

intercity coach

noun FERN-boos Rare

Also means

long-distance bus

Usage Note

Fernbus became common after the 2013 liberalisation of the German long-distance bus market. Operators like FlixBus offer affordable alternatives to train travel. The main terminal is often a ZOB (Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof).

Examples

"Mit dem Fernbus ist die Fahrt nach Hamburg billiger als mit dem ICE."

Natural Translation

By intercity coach the journey to Hamburg is cheaper than by ICE.

Literal Translation

With the intercity coach is the journey to Hamburg cheaper than with the ICE.

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