Rent a Double-Decker Bus

Double-deckers for 60 to 80 people with driver, the solution for very large groups, sightseeing and multi-day trips. Booked at a direct price in minutes, or compare offers.

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Double-Decker Bus

What is a double-decker bus?

A double-decker bus doubles the seating capacity of a standard coach without taking up more length. With two floors, 60 to 80 seats, premium comfort, galley, toilet and often a lounge area on the lower deck, it's the first choice for very large travel groups, band tours or panoramic sightseeing. Typical models include Setra S 431 DT TopClass, Neoplan Skyliner, Van Hool Astromega, MAN Lion's Coach Supreme and Mercedes Travego SHD. Important: not every route is open to double-deckers (bridge height restrictions) – the provider checks routing in advance.

Seats

60–80 seats across two decks, the largest models up to 85–90

Luggage

Very large luggage compartment (12-15 m³) plus under-seat storage

Equipment

A/C, toilet, galley, sometimes Wi-Fi, often lounge area on lower deck

Driver

Experienced double-decker driver (route knowledge required)

Typical models

Setra S 531 DT / S 431 DT, Neoplan Skyliner, Van Hool Astromega, VDL Futura FDD2

From experience

When does a double-decker make sense?

Four typical occasions for very large groups of 60 or more – from major weddings to festival arrivals.

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  • Very large groups over 50 people

    Major wedding with 75 guests, school trip with two full classes plus teachers or large club tour – instead of chartering two coaches, a double-decker brings everyone in one vehicle. Saves logistics, coordination and often even cost.

  • Sightseeing and panoramic tours

    City tour with panoramic views from the upper deck, Mosel wine tour or Alpine panorama trip – the upper deck with large windows offers a travel experience no standard coach can deliver.

  • Multi-day trips with comfort demands

    10-day Italy tour, Scandinavian round trip or pilgrimage with a large congregation – double-deckers offer a lounge area for breaks, often extended legroom on the upper deck and premium fittings for long routes.

  • Concert and festival arrivals

    Festival crew of 70, concert group trip from a fan club spanning multiple cities or festival camping arrival with large equipment – the double-decker brings everyone plus material in one trip.

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Frequently asked questions about double-deckers

Daily rates depending on model and route start at around €1,000-1,800. Multi-day rentals are calculated individually. Double-deckers cost more than standard coaches, but often less per seat.

No. Some bridges, underground car parks and rural roads have height restrictions below 4 m. Double-deckers are typically 4.00-4.10 m tall. The provider checks routing in advance and adjusts if needed. Please specify start and destination addresses in your request.

Excellent. The upper deck has large panoramic windows and sits significantly higher than a standard coach – ideal for sightseeing and scenic tours. The lower deck has more limited visibility but faster boarding.

Double-deckers are rarer than standard coaches. For peak season (April-October) we recommend 4-8 months lead time, for special events (festivals, major weddings) up to 12 months. Short-notice bookings are often difficult.

Complex Requirements?

Many trips at once, a shuttle at a fixed interval or a service running for weeks? That is what bus logistics is for: plan it all in one project and tender it to operators as a package.