Updated October 2026 · Guide by AllBusItalia
Start with the itinerary
Before contacting companies, decide what you want to do: destinations, the order of stops, times of visits or services, and lunch stops. The clearer the programme, the more accurate the quote.
In the AllBusItalia form you can add up to two intermediate stops as well as the destination; if your programme is more complex, describe it in the notes.
Realistic timings and stops
On group trips everything takes longer: boarding and getting off, toilet breaks, delays. A programme that is too tight is unlikely to be kept. Remember too that the driver must comply with the legal driving and rest time rules: on long single-day routes you may need longer breaks or a second driver, as explained in the guide on how much a coach hire costs.
Groups with older people or reduced mobility
If your group includes older people or people with mobility difficulties, tell the company straight away:
- ask whether the vehicle has a wheelchair lift or easier access;
- plan frequent stops and allow more time for boarding;
- choose a vehicle with comfortable seats and space for walking sticks or wheelchairs;
- check that the places you want to visit are reachable by coach, or that a shuttle is available.
Number of participants and vehicle
Collect bookings a little in advance, but allow a margin: numbers often change at the last minute. A large group may need more than one vehicle; for a small one, a midibus or minibus may be enough. You will find details in the guide minibus, midibus or coach: which to choose.
How to request a quote
State the departure city, destination, date, number of people and times. For pilgrimages, also say whether the coach will have to wait a long time in one place or whether it can drop off and pick up the group at different points. See also how to request a quote for a bus.
Frequently asked questions
Can I organise a pilgrimage lasting several days?
Yes: say so in your request, with outward and return dates, so the company can also work out the driver's overnight costs.
How do I manage a group with people who have mobility difficulties?
Tell the company straight away: they will explain which vehicles are suitable and what access is possible.
Who sets the price?
Each company that replies to you, in its own quote.
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