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FlixBus 666 Route Sparks Religious Debate

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Published
June 1, 2026
Duration
1:23
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Last updated
Jun 1, 2026

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FlixBus is reviving its controversial Route 666 to Hel, Poland — a 13-hour trip from Krakow via Warsaw — after ditching the number in 2023 amid religious backlash over the devilish connotations. The company claims it’s a savvy marketing stunt, but locals and devout Catholics aren’t buying it, especially since Hel’s name is just one letter away from “hell.…

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FlixBus is reviving its controversial Route 666 to Hel, Poland — a 13-hour trip from Krakow via Warsaw — after ditching the number in 2023 amid religious backlash over the devilish connotations. The company claims it’s a savvy marketing stunt, but locals and devout Catholics aren’t buying it, especially since Hel’s name is just one letter away from “hell.” Still, tourists flock to the beachy peninsula — and the bus number might be the talk of the town. Support the show:Get a discount at https://

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