Headline: The 'Number of the Beast' Returns to Polish Roads: Flixbus Revives Route 666
Summary
- Revival: Flixbus is bringing back the number 666 for a new summer route in Poland.
- Route: The daily service runs from Krakow to the Hel Peninsula, stopping in Warsaw and coastal towns.
- History: The original route was operated by PKS Gdynia but was changed to 669 in 2023 after complaints from Christian groups.
- Motivation: Flixbus states the number is a deliberate marketing strategy to boost visibility.
The number 666 is identified in the Bible as the "number of the beast."
Background
Hel is a peninsula on Poland's Baltic coast, renowned for its beaches and clear water, making it a popular tourist destination. The prior route 666 was discontinued following religious objections.
The Revived Service
Flixbus has announced it will revive the number 666 for a summer route between Krakow and Hel, Poland. The service runs once daily, connecting Krakow to the Hel Peninsula with stops in Warsaw and several seaside towns.
The original route 666 was operated by PKS Gdynia, which controversially changed it to 669 in 2023 after complaints from Christian groups. In response to the revived numbering, Flixbus stated the number was chosen as a marketing strategy to increase visibility.