Bus Ticket Transfer Guide
Bus name-change rules are less standardised than airlines — and that creates real opportunity if you know which operators are flexible. FlixBus lets you swap passenger names for free up to 15 minutes before departure via the app, making it one of the easiest tickets to resell legally. ALSA allows free name changes on domestic Spanish routes up to 2 hours out, but blocks international routes entirely. National Express is strict: tickets are non-transferable, and their 'Change & Go' add-on only lets you board a different coach, not change who travels. Megabus charges a $3 exchange fee for changes made 24+ hours before departure. Eurolines cross-border routes require matching ID at the border, which makes name mismatches a real boarding risk. BlaBlaCar Bus blocks name changes entirely — promo tickets can't be touched at all. For long-distance coach travel within the EU, the rights framework under Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 covers delays and cancellations but not ticket transferability. This guide covers 8 major bus operators.
Transfers Allowed
FlixBus
Transfers AllowedFlixBus allows free name changes up to 15 minutes before departure, though fare differences may apply.
ALSA
Transfers AllowedALSA allows free name changes on domestic routes up to 2 hours before departure (excludes promotional fares).
Limited Changes
Megabus
Limited ChangesMegabus allows changing personal information including name on bookings for a small fee.
Eurolines
Limited ChangesEurolines allows ticket exchanges up to 6 hours before departure for a €8 fee, but specific name change policies are unclear.
Not Transferable
BlaBlaCar Bus
Not TransferableBlaBlaCar Bus does not allow changing the passenger name. Only the named passenger is eligible to travel.
National Express
Not TransferableNational Express tickets are non-transferable. Name changes are not offered.
Greyhound
Not TransferableGreyhound tickets are non-transferable. Only minor typo corrections are free.
RegioJet
Not TransferableRegioJet does not allow modifying the passenger name on tickets, regardless of fare type.
Bus ticket transferability varies by operator and route type. Cross-border routes in Europe often require ID matching the ticket name at border checks — a name mismatch can result in denied boarding even if the operator's domestic policy is more flexible. Promo and discounted fares are almost always non-changeable. FlixBus's 15-minute window is the shortest cut-off of any major operator covered here — don't leave it late. Always verify with the operator before listing. Last updated: March 2026.