FlixBus Brings Back the 666 to Hel for Summer Route
FlixBus has revived a seasonal route 666 from Kraków to Hel on Poland’s Baltic coast, after the number was changed to 669 in 2023 amid controversy. The 13‑hour trip, with stops including Warsaw and coastal towns, runs through the summer to ease peak tourist traffic to the Hel Peninsula. While the infamous number sparks jokes, historians say Hel’s name predates any supernatural link, and the operator says the route meets a real demand for direct coastal connectivity. The revival has attracted significant social-media attention and interest in the novelty as well as the destination.
