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11 Best Overlanding Vehicles for Off-Road Adventures

• Last updated on July 29, 2023

That said, there are many overland vehicles with the capability to go anywhere.

So how do you choose the best overlanding rig?

First, decide what type of travel you’ll be doing.

If you’re just looking for something to do simple dirt trails and camping with, you could get almost anything from a simple sedan or crossover to a full-size truck or SUV. But if you’ll be tackling the toughest trails in Baja and Moab, you’ll need something bigger.

Next, consider your budget. Most brand-new overland vehicles like a shiny new Jeep or Land Cruiser will run you upwards of $50,000. But you can buy used vehicles for as low as a few thousand.

Ready to choose your ride? Let’s dive in.

What Makes a Great Overland Vehicle?

A great overland vehicle needs:

• Capability: Can the vehicle get you over rocks, fallen trees, streams and deserts? Four wheel drive is practically a must.
• Capacity: How much weight can you carry in the vehicle, and how much are you able to tow? Overlanding can require a lot of gear, and some overlanders enjoy pulling off-road trailers.
• Durability: Can the overland vehicle stay in good shape for years while driving over rugged terrain?
• Reliability: As we said in the beginning, reliability is the most important factor in choosing an overland vehicle.
• Value: While many overlanders plan on keeping their rigs for life, it’s still important to consider the resale value of an overlanding vehicle when buying it.

You’ll notice there are a lot of Toyotas on this list. While they often lack some of the bells and whistles of other manufacturers, they make up for it in simplicity and extreme reliability. Plus, they are used around the world which means it’s pretty easy to find parts no matter where your expedition takes you.

11 Best Overland Vehicles

So what are the best overland vehicles? Here are 11, in no particular order:

1. Toyota Tacoma

You can’t go wrong with any year Toyota Tacoma. They are reliable, capable, durable, and hold their resale value extremely well. And, because they’re a fan-favorite, they support a plethora of aftermarket parts built specifically for the Tacoma. Plus they have a great fuel economy rating at 18-22mpg!

In fact, I chose a Tacoma for my overland build .

The one major con of a Tacoma is that it’s a pickup truck, which means it has slightly less clearance in the rear if you’re doing some rock crawling and the bed storage is difficult to weather-proof. SUVs have more weather-proof room. However, the Toyota Tacoma still has great off road capability and, for me, is the best overland vehicle I could have asked for. There’s a reason they’re one of the most popular rental cars !

But if you don’t mind the clearance and storage, the Tacoma can make an excellent overland build .

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2. Toyota 4Runner

Like the Tacoma, the 4Runner is a beast on the trails. Simple, reliable, capable, great resale.

The 4Runner also supports loads of aftermarket parts to help you tackle any trail. You’ll see a lot of 4Runners as an overlander because they are excellent beasts. There’s a reason Toyota has a reputation for reliability.

The biggest downside of the 4Runner is the gas mileage. These babies have a fuel economy rating of 12mpg, and that’s before you add any mods like bigger tires or a lift or extra weight.

Wanna see what a decked-out 4Runner can look like? Check out these 11 badass overland 4Runner builds !

3. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Jeep is a staple brand when it comes to overlanding. Like a mountain goat, they can go virtually anywhere. The gear ratio, torque, and size of the Wrangler means they can hit the meanest of trails with nary an issue. Great gas mileage, to boot!

However, the ride and handling of most Jeeps on paved road isn’t the best, and they aren’t without issues. They suffer from a cramped interior and smaller payload than basically any other rig on this list. You won’t be able to bring as much overlanding gear with you in a jeep, simply because you don’t have enough cargo space.

4. Land Rover Defender

Land Rover vehicles are excellent both on- and off-road. They have a great ride, great design, and beefy engine. You can’t go wrong with one of these.

The only drawback is that they have a few cheap interior parts and some build quality issues . But if you’re in the market for an SUV to tackle the trail, Land Rover is a good choice. They have a decent amount of cargo space and make a pretty good overland rig.

5. Toyota Land Cruiser

Land Cruiser practically has overlanding right in the name! These beefy V8 SUVs have plenty of power, space, and quality. The V8 engine means you can easily cruise over any obstacle during your trip.

They’re comfortable, ride great, and reliable.

However, the bigger engine means worse gas mileage. And if you want a land cruiser, you’re going to have to shell out the big bucks. Prices start at more than $85,000 new, and the used market is in high demand, so you’ll likely struggle to find one available.

Related Reading: The 7 Best Toyota Tacoma Camper Truck Setups in 2022

6. Lexus GX

Another V8 SUV, the Lexus GX comes with plenty of power. It’s known for safety and ride comfort, with plenty of bells and whistles like enhanced safety features.

Again, however, it’s a gas guzzler. And it lacks standard features in other new vehicles, like Apple and Android Car Play.

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7. Nissan XTerra

The Nissan XTerra is another extremely reliable and powerful overland vehicle, ready to take you on any trail expedition. They also have great resale value, which is always a plus!

The drawback here is, once again, fuel mileage as well as seat comfort. Some owners have complained about poor seat design and placement.

That said, they do make a great cheap overland vehicle if you’re looking to stick to a budget!

8. Jeep Gladiator

A staple in the overlanding community, the Jeep Gladiator is a mix between a standard Jeep and a pickup truck. These pseudo-trucks are some of the most capable off-road vehicles money can buy. They are also great on gas compared to other trucks!

However, they are also some of the priciest vehicles money can buy. And, they aren’t actually full-bodied trucks, which means their tow capacity isn’t as high as a truck or some of the bigger SUVs on this list.

Related Reading: We Reviewed the Best Rooftop Tents on the Market

9. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

You can’t have a list like this without the classic Jeep Wrangler! It’s got the roll bars, top-down capabilities, and can run over just about anything you put in front of it.

The only issue is ride comfort on the highway and the price. Because of their excellent resale value, even older wranglers are pricey!

10. RAM Cummins 2500/3500

Now let’s talk about a full-size truck. They’re bigger, which means they can tow more and carry more and often provide more power to tackle anything your trip throws at you.

But full-size overlanding means you can’t fit on some of the tighter trails. And, of course, the gas mileage is going to be abysmal.

11. Ford Excursion

Diesel power incoming! The Ford Excursion is a powerful SUV that runs on diesel fuel instead of gas. This means better gas mileage, a longer-lasting engine, and more power.

But, they only come in older models, so you may struggle to find one. If you are able to find this overlanding vehicle, we definitely recommend snagging it!

There you have it—11 of the best overland vehicles on the market for overland travel! Which one will you choose? Is something not on this list? Let us know in the comments below.

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How to travel from Europe to Asia without flying? What is the best direction to travel overland from Europe to Asia? This guide gives you a detailed overview of all the possible routes you can take if you want to hitchhike, cycle or drive from Europe to Asia by land or travel from Europe to Asia by train. You’ll find information on ferries, borders, visas, and how to deal with possible obstacles along the way.

Editor’s note: You’ll find many 2022 updates throughout this guide. I try to keep up as much as I can with these fast-changing global situations. In case you have new updates that haven’t been added to this post, let me know about them in the comments below so I can update accordingly.

Planning a big overland trip requires preparation. And flexibility.

I often had to change my initial plans and routes when I was hitchhiking and traveling from Europe to Asia without flying. The biggest challenge was dealing with closed borders and difficulties in getting visas.

Some countries like to change their visa regulations on a regular basis so you have to adjust your plans accordingly (yes China, I’m talking about you).

Others don’t allow you in their country unless you’re part of a tour group. Iran, for example, doesn’t like Canadians, Brits, and US citizens traveling independently and Turkmenistan is just suspicious of any other nation in the world.

A few countries (like Pakistan and Russia) only issue a visa when you apply for it in your home country and/or give you a very limited time to enter the country between the time the visa is issued and your arrival (e.g. you only have 3 months to enter China from the moment you’ve got your visa).

This isn’t really a problem if you’re taking airplanes but it becomes tricky when you’re hitchhiking, cycling or driving from Europe to Asia and you want to take the time to explore the countries you’re passing through instead of rushing towards your destination.

And let’s not forget about 2020… Land borders are now finally reopening but each country has its own set of extra entry requirements.

So what’s the best way to travel from Europe to China and/or Southeast Asia without too much hustle, bustle and fuzzle?

I’ll give you an overview of all the possible routes on how to hitchhike/cycle/drive/take the train from Europe to Asia, including border and visa obstacles and possible solutions.

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1. Traveling in Europe by land (and sea)

1.1 visas and border crossings in europe.

As a European citizen, you can travel as much and as long as you want in all the countries of Europe. You have the privilege of not needing a visa, not even for the European countries that are not part of the European Union or the Schengen area.

This also means that, if you pass a border checkpoint, you just have to show your passport or national ID card and you’re free to go.

To travel to and in Europe as a non-European citizen , you’ll need a Schengen visa. This visa allows you to stay 90 days in countries that are part of the Schengen area .

The European countries that are not part of the Schengen area will allow travelers holding a Schengen visa to enter and stay in their country for 90 days. This means that you could actually stay for 6 months in Europe (or longer).

I’ll give you an example:

Let’s say you’re traveling from Spain to Turkey by land. You’ve already stayed for 60 days in the EU and are about to enter Croatia .

Croatia is part of the EU but a non-Schengen country, which means that you’ll receive a visa on arrival at the border (after showing you have a Schengen visa) that allows you to stay 90 days in Croatia.

Once you leave Croatia, you still have 30 days on your Schengen visa to travel in the Schengen countries.

Just be aware that the Schengen visa only allows you to stay 90 days in a period of 180 days.

If you decide for example to spend 90 days in Croatia and another 90 days in Albania (also a non-Schengen country) before entering Greece (which is a Schengen country), your Schengen visa will be expired by then and you’ll have to apply for a new one.

→ Make sure to apply for a multi-entry Schengen visa when traveling around Europe !

I tried to explain all of this as clearly as possible. Even as a European citizen I find this whole Schengen – non-Schengen stuff a bit confusing!

Here’s a website that gives you more detailed information about it and it also tells you how and where to apply.

So whatever travel route you take in Europe, as long as you have a multi-entry Schengen visa , you shouldn’t encounter any problems at the borders.

My whole hitchhiking journey from Ireland to Turkey went very smoothly, even for my hitchhiking partner who’s a Canadian citizen. We only had to hurry to enter Turkey once we were in Greece because his visa was running out.

1.2 Driving and cycling in Europe – travel routes

Resources for driving in Europe:

• Driving in Europe –  Requirements and Tips
• Driving in Europe – Checklist
• European Roadtrip Ideas   by Wandering Bird
• 20 Best Road Trips in Europe by Skyscanner

Resources for cycling in Europe:

• EuroVelo : 15 long-distance cycling routes across the whole European continent
• Tom’s Bike Trip : How to prepare yourself for a long bike trip

1.3 Travel in Europe by train

Europe has a great international railway network, including international high-speed trains like Eurostar connecting the UK with mainland Europe .

Here are 2 in-depth guides on how to travel across Europe by train:

• A Complete Guide to Train Travel in Europe by the Savvy Backpacker
• A Beginner’s Guide to Train Travel in Europe by The Man in Seat 61

1.4 Ferry routes and crossings in Europe

When you’re cycling or driving from Europe to Asia, you might want to save some time by skipping a part of the overland journey and take a ferry instead.

Here are some ferry companies that offer different European ferry routes:

• OK-ferry : ferry routes to different destinations of the Mediterranean Sea
• Direct Ferries:   numerous option for ferries in and around Europe

We took a ferry from Ireland to France and from the mainland of Greece to several Greek islands .

2. Europe – Asia Border Crossings

There are 3 different ways to travel across the European-Asian border and make your way towards the East.

2.1 Traveling from Europe to Russia

• Update 2022:
• Due to the current war, you can’t travel from Europe to Russia by land . I’ll leave this section be for now but I recommend skipping it and scrolling to 2.2 Travel from Europe to Turkey.

This is the road less taken if you’re traveling towards Asia as it’s not always that easy to obtain a tourist visa for Russia. You could also opt for a transit visa, which is easier to get but it will only allow you 10 days in Russia (not ideal if you’re cycling).

1) How and where to apply for a tourist visa for Russia

If you’re from Latin America, South Africa, Georgia, Central Asia or any of these 45 countries,  you’ll get a  free visa on arrival that allows you to stay 30 to 90 days in Russia, depending on your citizenship.

Travelers from North America, Europe, Africa, South Asia, and Australia will have to apply for a Russian tourist visa in the Russian consulate or Russian embassy in their home country. 

To apply for a tourist visa for Russia, you’ll need:

• a Letter of Invitation (LOI) ,
• a visa application form that you’ll very likely have to fill in online
• passport with 2 empty pages valid for 6 months after arrival in Russia
• photocopy of your passport
• passport picture
• Travel Insurance for Russia (only for citizens of the EU)
• iVisa is a reputable online passport & visa service that offers  Tourist Invitation Letters (LOI) for Russia .  They can also help you with the whole visa application process to receive the Russian tourist visa.

What if you’re already on the road but you still want to apply for a tourist visa for Russia?

There are only a few countries, such as Canada and the US , of which the citizens can apply for a Russian visa outside their home country.

If you’re a citizen of Europe, Australia, etc, you could always send your passport home and aks a friend or a family member to do the application for you. However, this is risky and not something I’d recommend as your passport might get lost in the mail. It’s also illegal in most countries to travel without having your passport with you.

2) How and where to apply for a transit visa for Russia

You can easily apply for a Russian transit visa in any country that has a Russian consulate or embassy.

A transit visa allows you to stay up to 10 days in Russia. To apply for this visa, you need:

• proof of onward travel like transportation ticket from Russia to the next destination or, if you travel by car, car documents and a print-out of your planned route
• proof of valid visas for the countries from which you enter and exit Russia

Here’s more detailed information on how to apply for a transit visa for Russia.

3) Cycling or driving from Europe to Russia

The best way to travel from Europe to Russia is via the border with Latvia, Estonia or Finland as they all belong to the EU, which means less hassle.

Avoid going from Ukraine into Russia as they were at war with each other and there are still some rebel-held zones in Southeastern Ukraine and Crimea, which you shouldn’t cross at all!

You can also enter Russia via Belarus, but you’ll have to apply for a visa to enter Belarus by land as you can only obtain a free visa on arrival if you arrive by plane. Check the visa policy for Belarus   here . 

The Way to Russia is a great resource for if you want to travel to Russia by car, motorcycle or hitchhiking.

Plan your trip to Russia well in advance. It’s the largest country in the world and even if you get a 90-day tourist visa, you’ll have to drive a lot if you want to cross the country within a decent time frame.

Also, keep in mind that winter isn’t the best time to travel through Russia (especially if you’re cycling or hitchhiking!!). Prepare yourself well!

4) Traveling from Europe to Russia by train

Here are 2 fantastic resources if you want to travel by train from Europe to Russia:

• How to travel by train from London to Moscow & Russia   by The Man in Seat 61
• The Best Train Routes to Russia by The Way to Russia

2.2 Traveling from Europe to Turkey

The most popular way to travel from Europe to China and Asia is by going through Turkey. 

Update 2022 : The following land borders with Turkey are currently open:

• Greece to Turkey at Kastanies–Pazarkule and Kipi–İpsala
• Bulgaria to Turkey at Kapitan Andreevo–Kapıkule, Lesovo–Hamzabeyli and Malko Tǎrnovo–Aziziye
• Turkey to Georgia via Sarp, Türkgözü and Aktaş
• Turkey to Iran at Bazargan-Gürbulak and Sero-Esendere

1) Turkey Entry Requirements

Visa for turkey.

Citizens from Latin America, Central Asia, New Zealand and certain European countries (for the complete list, look here ) receive a free visa on arrival that allows them to stay up to 90 days in Turkey.

If you’re a traveler from North America, Australia, South Africa, South Asia, and following European countries (for the complete list, look here ) need to apply for an e -visa.

It’s super easy and straightforward to apply for the e-visa online and once you receive it, you’ll be allowed to travel for 30 up to 90 days in Turkey. This is plenty of time to cross the country (although, we overstayed our Turkish tourist visa with 6 months , but that’s a different story…)

Turkey Test and Vaccination requirements:

Passengers over the age of 12 must have a document showing a negative COVID-19 test result to enter Turkey. This must be a PCR test taken in the last 72 hours before entering the country or a rapid antigen test taken in the last 48 hours.

If you have a vaccination certificate showing the last dose was given at least 14 days before arrival, then you don’t need a negative COVID-19 test result.

2) Driving or cycling from Bulgaria or Greece to Istanbul

If you’re cycling or driving from Europe to Istanbul and beyond, the easiest and most straightforward way is crossing the land border with Greece in Ipsala or with Bulgaria in Edirne .

You might encounter a lot of security checks at both land borders as many refugees try to enter Europe from here.

3) Taking the train from Europe to Istanbul – the ‘Modern Orient Express’

Does ‘Murder on the Orient Express’, the famous detective novel by Agatha Christie,  ring a bell?

Throughout history, there are many referrals to train travel in Europe on the Orient Express route. The route started in Paris, went across Vienna and ended in Istanbul.

Nowadays, you can still travel by train along the Orient Express Route:

• Read how Naomi from Probe around the Globe followed this famous historical train route from the Netherlands to Istanbul .
• The Man in Seat 61 wrote a comprehensive guide on how to travel by train from London to Istanbul

4) Taking the ferry from Greece to Turkey

When we were hitchhiking from  Europe to Turkey , we took a ferry from Rhodes, one of the Greek islands,  to Marmaris, a port in Turkey. If you like traveling by boat, I’d definitely suggest you take this route.

Here’s a ferry connections route map between Athens, the Greek islands and the ports in Turkey. You can book tickets for the ferry online, in a travel agency in Athens or on one of the islands.

Read: The 13 Best Places to visit in Turkey

5) From Turkey to Georgia

2022 Update: You need to present either  a vaccination certificate or a certificate with a negative PCR test result , no later than 72 before entering Georgia.

The easiest way to travel from Turkey to Georgia is by crossing the border at Sarpi on the Black Sea Coast .

Reading Tip: Georgia Travel Guide: 1 9 u s e f u l things you should know before you go

6) Taking the ferry from Bulgaria to Georgia

There’s also the possibility to skip Turkey and take the ferry from the port of Varna in Bulgaria to the port of Batumi in Georgia. Check the ferry schedule here .

3. Traveling from Europe to Central Asia

There are a few different routes to travel from Europe to Central Asia by land, some easier and more accessible than others.

I’ll focus on one main route as it’s currently the best possible direction from Europe to Asia as most land borders on this route have reopened.

1) From Georgia to Azerbaijan

2022 Update: You must have a vaccination certificate stating you are fully vaccinated or a recovery certificate with a QR code  and a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours before arrival in Azerbaijan.

You can enter Azerbaijan  with an e-visa (since 2017!) which allows you to stay for 30 days in the country. If you’re planning on staying longer than 10 days in Azerbaijan, you’ll have to get registered !

If you want to travel by train, there’s a daily train leaving from Tbilisi (Georgia) to Baku (Azerbaijan) . 

* Note : If you also want to visit Armenia, know that they aren’t the best buddies with Azerbaijan. Definitely avoid going through the disputed region of Nagorno – Karabakh because you can be sure that you won’t be allowed into Azerbaijan at all! If you decide to go through that region, make sure that you have your stamp on a separate piece of paper.

There are also no open borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan so you’ll have to return to Georgia first before entering Azerbaijan or you can go through Iran (see route A).

You can expect annoying questions from the Azerbaijani border controls concerning your visit to Armenia (they will ask if you visited Nagorno – Karabakh) but they will allow you in.

Read: Everything you need to know about traveling in Azerbaijan

2) From Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan by boat

2022 Update: You need to present either  a vaccination certificate or a certificate with a negative PCR test result , no later than 72 before entering Kazakhstan.

You can cross the Caspian Sea from Baku in Azerbaijan to Aktau in Kazakhstan by ferry, which costs around $80. It’s more expensive if you travel by car. 

This ferry doesn’t have a fixed schedule but it leaves at least once every 3 to 7 days.

Read my Comprehensive Guide with everything you need to know about taking the boat from Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan . 

3) From Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan by boat

2022 Update: Turkmenistan remains closed for foreign travelers.

Turkmenistan is a pain concerning visas and independent traveling. You can only enter the country on a tourist visa if you’re part of a tour group. If you just want to apply for a transit visa , there’s no guarantee you’ll get it. The rejection rate is 50% and they love to play games.

Applying for a transit visa is like playing the lottery. I also heard stories of couples that applied for the transit visa and while one of them got the visa, the other person got his application rejected.

I’m super curious about this country but it’s not worth the hustle. Oh, and you can’t get any visa during the month of September, due to an important festival in Turkmenistan.

4) Traveling overland in Kazakhstan

Citizens from the European Union, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, and Mongolia are eligible for a  free tourist visa upon arrival .

Citizens from non-visa-exempt countries  need to apply   for an   e-Visa  

Find more information about traveling and driving in Kazakhstan in my  Travel guide to Kazakhstan .

If you want to travel around Kazakhstan by train, read the following guide on How to travel by train in Kazakhstan .

Reading Tip: The 26 most beautiful places in Kazakhstan

You have 30 days to cross Kazakhstan into the following countries:

5) Traveling overland in Uzbekistan

2022 Update: You must present either  a negative PCR test result no later than 72 before entering Uzbekistan or proof of vaccination .

Uzbekistan is now issuing free visas on arrival to citizens of more than 30 countries, including citizens of the European Union. With this free visa, you can stay up to 30 days in the country.

Travelers of countries who still need a visa for Uzbekistan can now easily apply for an   e-visa.  You can read all the details in my Travel Guide to Uzbekistan . 

The easiest way to get around Uzbekistan is by train. Here’s a guide on how to take the train in Uzbekistan .

Reading Tip:  Visit the best places in Uzbekistan with these 3 travel itineraries.

6) Traveling overland in Kyrgyzstan

You can easily enter Kyrgyzstan from Uzbekistan and/or Kazakhstan by bus. Kyrgyzstan doesn’t have a proper railway so the best way to get to and around Kyrgyzstan is by (mini)bus or shared taxi.

Here are some guides that can help you:

• How to get from Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Kyrgyzstan by bus
• How to get from Almaty (Kazakhstan) to Kyrgyzstan by bus

Kyrgyzstan has the most liberal visa regime in Central Asia and offers a free visa on arrival to these nationalities . 

I have many comprehensive guides and useful travel information about Kyrgyzstan:

Find everything you need to know about traveling in Kyrgyzstan (best places to visit, itineraries, practical info,…) in Traveling in Kyrgyzstan – The Ultimate Travel Guide

7) Traveling overland in Tajikistan

2022 Update: There’s still no clear news about whether or not the land borders of Tajikistan have reopened.

You can enter Tajikistan via Uzbekistan or   Kyrgyzstan . More info about the border crossings here .

Tajikistan offers now a free visa on arrival for most nationalities, except when you’re from one of these countries .

Tajikistan is a mountainous country so there are no trains or big buses here. You’ll have to travel around by shared taxi, a public minivan, or your own vehicle.

If you have the time, don’t skip the Fann Mountains and the  Pamir Highway !

Read all my guides about Tajikistan in Traveling in Tajikistan – The Ultimate Travel Guide

4. From Turkey or Central Asia to South-East Asia

1) how to travel overland from central asia to china.

2022 Update: China closed its borders again to foreign travelers

Oh, dear China, how moody art thou!  

While it used to be possible to apply for a visa for China in different countries in Central Asia, they’ve recently changed their visa regulations. It’s currently extremely difficult to obtain a Chinese tourist visa in Central Asia .

Remember that the rules change all the time so you better check the Caravanistan forum for recent updates.

I had a sparkle of hope that I could apply for a Chinese visa in Tbilisi (Georgia) but they are now only issuing visas for residents of Georgia.

The only solution is to send your passport home (there we go again) and ask someone to apply in the Chinese embassy in your home country (unless you’re from Germany, then you have to be physically present to apply for the visa).

Here’s what you need to apply for a Chinese visa .

If you managed to get a visa for China, you can enter China from Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan.

If you want to travel from Kyrgyzstan to China , you can cross the borders at the  Irkeshtam Pass  or the Torugart Pass.

You can travel from Tajikistan to China across the  Qolma Pass .

If you want to drive in China, know that you can’t do this independently. You can only drive with your own car or motorbike in China if you’re part of a tour group or have a personal guide, which is very expensive.

The best solution is to find a group of travelers who also want to cross China by car or motorbike and split the costs. You’ll also need to apply for a Chinese driving license.

Click here   for more information.

2) From Europe to India by land (Myanmar – Thailand)

A lot of people dream of traveling overland from Europe to India. This is also the route we first had in mind. We wanted to travel overland from Europe to Thailand across Iran, Pakistan, and India.

It looks like an easy road on the map but it doesn’t come without any obstacles. This route is also not possible to travel by train.

1) From Turkey to Iran

2022 Update: Iran has reopened its land borders. Aside from a visa, all travelers over the age of 12 are required to provide proof of full vaccination . You also need a negative PCR test taken within the last 72 hours before arrival in Iran, unless it has been at least 14 days since the second dose of a two-shot vaccine (or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine).

The shortest way to travel from Turkey to Iran is by crossing the Gurbulak – Bazargan border or the  Esendere – Siro  border.  Find all the information about the  Turkey-Iran border crossing here . 

Iran issues visas on arrival but only if you arrive by plane . If you travel overland, you still have to apply for a tourist visa at an Iranian embassy.

However, the whole visa situation changes constantly so for the most recent updates concerning the Iranian visa, check out the updates on Caravanistan .

The best place in Turkey to apply for a tourist visa for Iran is at the Iranian embassy in Ankara .

You could also travel from Turkey to Iran across  Georgia   and  Armenia . Both countries offer free visas on arrival to many nationalities (check the visa policy for Georgia and Armenia visa policy ) and are definitely worth a visit!

2022 Update: The borders between Georgia and Armenia are open. For both countries, you need to present either  a vaccination certificate or a certificate with a negative PCR test result , no later than 72 before entering the country.

Read: 15 Amazing Places to Visit in Georgia

If you travel across Georgia and Armenia, apply for an Iranian tourist visa at the consulate of Iran in Batumi (Georgia).

Only citizens of the UK, US, and Canada can’t travel independently to Iran. They need to be accompanied by a tour guide at all times. But… there’s a way around it.

You could enter Iran via the Armenian border where the border controls are known to be less strict. Alex from Lost with Purpose wrote how she entered Iran independently as a UK citizen .

2) From Iran to Pakistan

Update 2022: The land borders between Iran and Pakistan are currently closed. Updates concerning these borders are very welcome in the comments below!

Crossing the Pakistan – Iran border is possible but a bit tricky.

This border crossing is very long and known to be a dangerous area. That’s why you can only cross with an armed escort. Read the border crossing report by Lost with Purpose  and check for updates on Caravanistan .

Pakistan was our second obstacle. You can only apply for a Pakistan visa  in your home country or country of residence. Europeans and Canadians can get a visa on arrival if they arrive by plane and are part of a tour.

Just like with the Russian visa you can try to send your passport to someone in your home country and ask him/her to apply for the visa in the Pakistan embassy of your country.

Know that you’ll be without a passport for a while and you should check the regulations of the country you’re in whether or not it’s illegal to travel there without a passport.

If you are able to obtain a visa for both Iran and Pakistan, it means that you can enter India without too much hustle.

3) From Pakistan to India

Update 2022: There was only one Pakistan – India border where foreigners could cross but this one still seems to be closed now . Updates concerning this border are very welcome in the comments below!

There is one Pakistan – India border that is open only for foreigners.

You can obtain an e-visa for India but only if you arrive by plane. If you want to enter India by land, you’ll have to apply for a regular tourist visa in an Indian embassy .

You can apply for a 6-month tourist visa on your way to India. I’ve heard that the embassy in Pakistan is quite a hassle but you can try to apply for one in Tehran (Iran).

Other options are applying for an Indian visa in Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,…) but that means you’ll have to make a huge detour and you need to be aware that the visa starts from the date of issue, not from the date of entrance !

4) From India to Myanmar and Thailand 

2022 Update: Myanmar will reopen its borders to international tourists on 17 April . Find the current Myanmar entry requirement s here .

If you’ve finally managed to travel from Europe to India (congrats, let me know if you’ve done it in the comments!!), you might want to continue your journey toward Southeast Asia.

The only way to reach Thailand or Laos is to cross Myanmar (aka Burma).

This is also tricky! You can enter Myanmar from Thailand on an e-visa but there are some mixed reports on whether or not it is possible to enter Myanmar from India. You’ll also need a special permit to travel overland in Myanmar.

Nobody said that traveling by land would be easy, eh?

Alright, one last route:

3) from Central Asia to South East Asia without traveling to China

2022 Update: This route is currently not possible as a) it’s not possible to travel to Russia at the moment due to the war and b) most countries on this route are closed to foreign travelers.

This route is the longest way to travel overland from Europe to China and South East Asia but it’s the best chance to get a visa for China while you’re traveling and make it to Southeast Asia.

1) From Kazakhstan to Mongolia

There is no direct border between Kazakhstan and Mongolia so you’ll first have to travel across a small part of Russia. 

You’ll need to apply for a 2-day Russian transit visa  in Almaty or Nur Sultan . 

If you’re not cycling or driving your own vehicle, you can take the train to cross the distance between Kazakhstan and Mongolia but you have to buy these tickets in advance as proof for your transit visa.

You’ll also need to apply for a Mongolian visa (30 days) at the embassy of Mongolia in Almaty or Nur Sultan. 

2) From Mongolia to Russia 

After visiting Mongolia, you’ll have to apply for a new Russian transit visa (try to get 10 days) in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) to enter Russia.

To travel from Russia to Asia without taking any flight, you’ll first have to go all the way to Vladivostok in Russia. 

The best way to get there from Mongolia is by train. You can book the train tickets for the Trans-Siberian train from Ulan Ude to Vladivostok (Russia) online .

3) From Russia to South Korea by ferry

There’s weekly one ferry that goes from Russia to South Korea, operated by DBS Ferry company. 

The ferry leaves in Vladivostok (Russia) and arrives about 22 hours later in Donghae (South Korea). You can book online tickets for this ferry  here . 

South Korea offers a free visa on arrival for many countries.  Check here   to see if you need to apply for a visa in advance or if you can get a free visa on arrival. 

You should be able to apply for a Chinese visa at the Chinese embassy in Seoul. Find out  here   what you need to apply for a Chinese tourist visa. 

4) From South Korea to Japan by ferry

There are a few ferry lines connecting South Korea to Japan.

Here is a fantastic and very comprehensive guide about taking the ferry from South Korea to Japan, including the various ferry routes, costs and practical travel information. 

Japan offers a free visa on arrival to many countries.  You can also try to apply for a Chinese visa at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo. 

5) From Japan to China by ferry

There is currently one ferry route running between Japan and China. The ferry leaves from Osaka and arrives 46 hours later in Shanghai. You can check the schedule  here . 

Once you’ve made it to China, you can easily continue your journey toward Vietnam, Laos and Thailand.

If you’re going on a long journey like this, you should get good travel insurance! Here are the 3 best and most affordable travel insurance companies for long-term travelers!

I hope this post has been very useful to you!

If you’re planning to embark on this long overland journey or you’ve traveled this route or parts of it and you have extra information, useful guides, or stories, please share them in the comments below! Feel free to contact m e if you have any questions!

More Useful Resources:

• The Ultimate Travel Guide to Turkey
• The Ultimate Travel Guide to Georgia
• The Ultimate Travel Guide to Azerbaijan
• The Ultimate Travel Guide to Kazakhstan
• The Ultimate Travel Guide to Kyrgyzstan
• The Ultimate Travel Guide to Uzbekistan
• The Ultimate Travel Guide to Tajikistan

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68 thoughts on “how to travel overland from europe to asia by car, bike and train – the 3 best travel routes”.

Hi, the EU part needs updates.

Croatia is in the Schengen now, and the map has a truckload of mistakes, not just related to new Schengen countries but also some EU members, while UK that has left is stil there.

Hi Goran, I know this post needs some updates but just haven’t gotten round to it yet. It’s on my to-do list 🙂

wow ! Absolutely amazing in depth content and information. soo soo inspiring and soo confusing but very very exciting. Good luck on your travels everyone here.

Thanks Steve!

Hi Cynthia, I thoroughly enjoyed your article :How To Travel Overland From Europe To Asia.” I was searching the internet to see if there are still British tour companies offering inexpensive (camping) travel from Indonesia to India or Turkey in a convoy of old British army trucks. Didn’t find any, but found your fascinating accounts of Asian travel. I traveled from Melbourne, Australia to England over a period of about 8 months in 1979. Hitchhiked up the Australian coast; flew to Bali; ferries, trains and deck-class voyages through Java, Sumatra, and Thailand; flew to Katmandu; trekked in Himalayas; flew to India; traveled by old Mercedes bus from New Delhi to Iranian border where bus and German owners were detained by Afghani police for smuggling hashish; detained by revolutionaries in Tehran after overthrow of the Shaw but before the American embassy was taken hostage; by bus to Istanbul, and then on to Munich; hitchhiked to Stuttgart, where I stayed and worked for a few weeks; hitchhiked to Frankfurt; took train to Amsterdam and ferry to London. Whew! Great trip!. I’m glad to see young folks doing similar travel in this changed world. Good luck to you, and thanks for supporting economical, independent international travel.

Hi Paul, wow, you also traveled very extensively overland! Thanks for sharing your story!

Hi. I was just wondering how you’re able to afford staying on the road throughout all this. Is it something you’ve been saving up for, for years, or is it working while travelling? Also what way do you think would be the best way for beginners. Hitchhiking always seems a bit sketchy, because you don’t know who you might encounter, however it’s also the cheapest way i can imagine.

Hi Nicolas, in the early years of my nomadic life, I worked along the way and combined it with a lot of volunteering work . Then I was an online teacher while setting up a business. Nowadays I have a full-time income coming from my business. Hitchhiking requires having trust and a strong intuition. I never had a bad experience (even as a woman alone) and I rely a lot on my intuition (always follow that gut feeling) :). I’m sharing more info about the how’s of my nomadic life here .

Great research. Thanks for sharing. I was considering travelling from Europe yo Asia by motorhome. Have you come across anybody that has done this? Thanks

No, I haven’t met anyone traveling by motorhome yet. The closest thing were people traveling by van. I could always bring you in touch with some of them if you like.

Thanks for this nice clear overview of options! I’m seriously considering cycling from the Netherlands to Australia. So far Iran and Pakistan seem to be the biggest hurdles. Apart from political turmoil, mostly because I have to apply for the visa from my home country and then cycle over there before it expires. Are there any known solutions to this problem?

Hi Robin, one solution that other cyclists did was to send their passport home and let a trusted family member/ friend apply for the visa and then send you the passport back. I know it’s not an ideal solution… I also met cyclists who had 2 passports so they could apply for the visa with one passport while still having another one on them while abroad. Hope this helps?

Thanks for your reply Cynthia, I will definitely consider this option.

Nice work. I see many of the responses are pre covid. not too many to date reports. I have a friend who just got a blood clot in her leg in Greece and needs to get home to Thailand. She can’t fly in this condition for 7-9 months. So, we are looking at how she can do it overland and when you see these maps in Sept.2022 you realize just how messed up things are in these area of the world. pakistan is in rough shape. iran? China? best war/covid/weather issues there doesnt seem to be a clear answer if it can be done right now. I like your Turkey-Iran-Pakistan routing through Myanmar and home but it sounds like Iran is a tough one for Canadians (which she and I are). A tour guide to whisk us through the country…..? Looking forward to reading more on that but again things are very strange at the moment everywhere so any 2019 information is right out the window I would think. Great post as many have said. I hope some people can add some things here. Back in the day we would go to Lonely Planets Thorntree for up to date info around the world from travellers and you know what? It might be interesting to see if it survived all these years. It was a got to at the turn of the century (wow that sounds old). She has an interesting challenge ahead of her.

It’s still going to be challenging to make the overland journey from Greece to Thailand at this point. I’m not sure how the situation is in Myanmar and yes, you can’t travel independently through Iran as Canadian citizens, but you might find a way around that. I hope you find a solution! Best wishes

thank you, Cynthia! very helpful. i’m also planning to travel from Baku to Kazakhstan by ferry this June.

Wow!! I never post comments but this article is hands down one of the best and most in depth things I have ever had the joy to read!!! Thank you so so much for putting in the time and effort to create this article!

Thank you Russel! And thank you for commenting 😀 It’s really lovely to hear your feedback!

Great job on all this. What about a ship like a cruise ship

I haven’ t been on a cruise ship yet so this is unknown territory but it might be possible

This is a very interesting! thanks for sharing these great articles, good luck

Thank you 🙂

Thanks for sharing this great information

My pleasure 🙂

I want to ask that, what I need to aware to ensure my safety, since I heard that traveling through Central Asia is dangerous, which several people lost their lives there, and what equipment and clothings I should bring and wear when I want to cycle through Central Asia to Europe, starting in China? Also, I need to stop to eat when I get hungry and stay at a hotel when I got really dirty and want to find a place to rest for a while. These all need a large amount of money, so how can I bring them ? Can I use credit cards? Can I use the atm there? I am confused 😕 as a starter. Overall, thanks for your inspiring article.

Hi Adrian, I’m curious to know where you’ve heard that Central Asia is dangerous? If you go trekking unprepared in the mountains by yourself, then I’d say, yes, that would be dangerous in any country in the world 🙂

My tips: don’t cycle through Central Asia in winter. Ideally, you’re there between the end of May and end of September. Hostels and homestays in Central Asia are cheap, you can get a bed in a hostel for $5 -$6 a night, you can eat at local restaurants which are also very cheap. You can take out money at the ATM’s in the big cities in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. If you’d cycle through Uzbekistan, get cash out at Tashkent (the capital city). You can also exchange money at the banks in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and Dushanbe (Tajikistan).

I hope this helps. Let me know if you’d have more questions! Wishing you a great and safe journey ahead!

so great website for me. thanks for sharing these great articles with us

Thank you Mino! 🙂

Awesome blog, thankyou for this, really helpful and inspiring 🙂 I am wanting to make the route 3.2, but then enter India or Nepal from China. do you know if this is possible? I am also wondering how much such a journey would cost, how much would route 3.2 cost approx.? Thankyou in advance,

Hi Anne, thanks for reading our blog and I’m happy to hear it’s inspiring! I don’t think it’s possible to enter Nepal from China. It’s possible to go from China to India or from China to Pakistan as I know some people who’ve done it. The costs depend on the way you travel. Are you going to travel by public transport, with your own vehicle (car, bike, motorbike), are you camping or spending most nights at a hostel,…? Let’s say that you were to travel from Central Asia to China overland, and you travel by public transport and spend every night at a hostel, I’d count on an average of US$30 per day (food not included). I hope this helps!

China is running rail through Tibet that will go into Kathmandu, I know they started awhile ago but not sure when it will be finished.

That would be exciting!!

Thank you so much for this, I’m dreaming of driving one of these routes with my dog which of course adds another layer of complexity, do you know of anyone that has traveled overland with a pet?

Thank you! Sophia

I know some people who have traveled with their pet. You need to check with the vet so your pet has a passport and all the documents and vaccinations required!

This is a very interesting ! I look forward to seeing your stories and photos along the path you follow. You have passed through some interesting areas!

Thank you Tina 🙂

Thanks for sharing this informative blog hope soon you will post something about india thanks again for such valuable post

Hi, once we make it to India (and we’d love to travel there one day), we’ll definitely write about it! Happy to hear you like the blog!

Good post! I travelled from Dublin to Varanasi almost 10 years ago, all overland. Amazing trip, but not an easy one, especially because of Pakistan (I was there when Mr. Bin Laden got caught). Anyway, great article. I’m in SEA now and planning my return to Europe next year. I will try to drive all the way through the route I once did by train/bus. Take care!

Oh wow, that journey must have been even more challenging than it is now. Nowadays it’s rather easy to get most of the visas but it must have been quite something 10 years ago 🙂 How was it to travel through Pakistan when Bin Laden got caught? How was the atmosphere? Good luck with your overland return to Europe! It will be interesting for you to make a similar journey all these years later!

This is probably the best informative post on hitchhiking! Amazing and inspirational story!

Thank you Amber! Are you going on a big hitchhiking trip soon?

I’ve tried to be a nomad and it’s fun. It’s hard at first but when you get the hang of it, everything becomes just fun.

Hi Martha, that’s very true! Every change in your life or habits require some adjustment but like you say, once you get the hang of it, it’s fun! 🙂

Just a quick heads-up on the paragraph “the only solution is to send your passport home (there we go again) and ask someone to apply in the Chinese embassy in your home country (unless you’re from Germany, then you have to be physically present to apply for the visa). Here’s what you need to apply for a Chinese visa.” -> there are a number of agencies handling visa applications for German citizens. I live in China (as a German) and get frequent visits from friends and family, and none of them live in Frankfurt (consulate location) or Berlin (embassy location), and none ever had an issue getting a visa. We are using a service called 1A Visum, but there are a number of others around.

Thanks for the update Chris! This will definitely be useful for German citizens!

With this new information about hitchhiking there, we are now considering of going there too

Hi, you can hitchhike all the way from Europe to Central Asia. You still can’t apply for a Chinese visa in Central Asia (you’ll have to do this in your home country). If you have a visa for China, you can hitchhike all the way to South-East Asia. If not, you’ll have to go through Russia and take a ferry to Korea or Japan or you’ll have to fly from Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan to Cambodia or so.

Excelent article! very useful. Now I know that Im not th unique that want to travel and explore by hiking and cycle method through long distances. Thanks!

Hi Ignacio, thank you!! And yes, you’re not alone!! If you’d make this overland trip, you’ll meet many like-minded travelers along the way!!

Dear authers, wanderers,

Great page to start planning for my trip over land to India for next year. I like the size you are thinking in, i mean, in this post you are planning half/whole continents instead of which place to visit whitin a coutry. Anyway… I am planning on the most direct route, which is also known as route A. Would like to do that one up untill India. So I like to start my trip in 8 to 10 months, and take about 7 to 8 months to reach the pakistani-Indian border, hitchhiking from the Netherlands. These numbers are still rather flexible though, is there any country or particilar part I should plan around, concerning the climate? For example.. hitchhiking around Iran in those and those months are way to hot, or visiting the mountains in Pakistan is unduable in those and those months. Any other advise on things I should plan or organize now and not in half a year.

Cheers, A Dutchie

Hi Thijs, I’m happy to hear that this post is useful to you. You’re up for an amazing overland adventure!! You should definitely keep the seasons in mind, summer and winter are at the same time like in the Netherlands but it’s way hotter or colder in Iran or Pakistan 🙂 It can get very hot in Iran so I think late summer, early autumn would be the perfect time to go there but keep in mind that, if you want to travel through the mountains in Pakistan, you should go there before or after winter otherwise certain roads won’t be accessible and it will too cold anyway to go there in winter. Remember that you need to apply for your Pakistani visa in the Netherlands and I don’t know how much time you have to enter Pakistan from the moment you have your visa. Crossing the Iran – Pakistan border and the Pakistan – India border is also another challenge so make sure you’re well-prepared for those (safety, visa,…) Enjoy the preparations of this trip and feel free to contact me if I can help you with something!

Hi Cynthia, I am gratefull for your reply, it feels like a warm welcome. 🙂 So… For now, I decided to aim for crossing Iran-Pakistan border in April. So I can check out the mountains in Pakistan in April/May. I know these borders are a challange on their own, that’s why I am already preparing now. I do have considerable amount of travel experience, so hopefully everything will be fine. Yeah… So considering the pakistani visa, i’m chatting with Alex from Lost with purpose to figure out my best strategy.

All the best from Uni library in Bonn. Thijs

I think that you’re choosing the right season for going to the mountains in Pakistan. Alex is the expert on traveling in Pakistan so I’m sure she’ll be able to give you loads of information about the visa and border crossings! Enjoy your preparations (they’re also part of the journey 🙂 ). And who knows, we might cross paths! That would be really cool! All the best from Morocco! 🙂

Loved your article, it is helpfull! We will head in a year from now on an owerland trip with 2 small kids (1.5yo and 3.5yo than) so will follow a safer route that keeps the budget. Your route seams food but not all the part is possible with a vehicul. We will figure it out of we go part of the way on wheels and part of it witjout and what would we do with a vehicul.. Still lots to plan 🙂 Thanks for all the info!

Hi Morana, what a great idea to make such an overland adventure with your children! The route from Europe over Georgia/Armenia/Iran or Azerbaijan to Central Asia is very safe and beautiful! If you have any questions or need help with planning your journey, don’t hesitate to contact us! Wishing you all the best!!

Hi Morana, I am planning to go from Spain to Thailand in a couple of years when our kids are bit more grown up. We would like to go with an Autocaravan. Please send me some info if you first try it. My email is [email protected]

Nice pictures. I like your blog. You share the information is very helpful. It is very supportive and useful post. I would like to visit the post once more its valuable content. Thanks!

Hi David, thank you so much! Are you planning on making an overland journey soon?

Very good article. I prefer traveling overland like you you are a happy couple. good luck

Thank you! <3

really love this block. very informative post. really love the story.

Thank you Hiroshi! Glad to hear you enjoyed this post!

Nice read but there is some information which is not correct, I hitchhiked all over Uzbekistan and it is allowed. The police/army/guards at roadblocks will even stop cars for you to help you getting a ride 😉 I really loved Uzbekistan and the people there. Also Croatia and Cyprus are EU countries, but indeed not in the schengen zone. Maybe also good to know for people is that if you want to hitchhike in Tajikistan on the Pamir highway (Which I highly suggest) you will need an extra permit which costs extra money. You can either apply in Dushanbe or online with the E-visa.

Hi Paul! Thanks for pointing this out! There was indeed a misunderstanding and some confusion about Uzbekistan and I adjusted it in the article. I came across the info that one has to show tickets from the bus/train when exiting the country. But that is only for night transportation. With this new information about hitchhiking there, we are now considering of going there too 🙂 Thanks for the extra info about the Pamir Highway! Did you hitchhike all around Central Asia? What was your best experience?

yes exactly

This is a super useful guide, well done! I’m so excited to see your stories and photos of the route you laid out. It goes through some fascinating regions!

Thanks Alex! After puzzling our route together I thought I could help a lot of people who want to do a similar journey with this guide (including your super useful articles!!). We’re very curious and excited about the upcoming route!

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The ULTIMATE Guide to Overland Travel (2024)

It is absolutely without question that my best travel journeys to date have been overland.

Some were on motorbike, others were by way of a cardboard sign on the side of the road, and I have visions of future journeys that involve a big old school bus traversing the lands between Europe and Asia.

Overland travel is inspiring, and it is undoubtedly the best way to hit the road, especially as a backpacker looking to save money and dig deep into countries and cultures. While social media may have you thinking that you need to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a tricked out 4×4 to become an overlander, I’m here to completely dispel that myth.

Sure, van life and Land Rover Defenders are certainly a type of overlanding, but they’re not the end all be all.

Overland travel can be as simple as sticking out your thumb and hitchhiking, or using trains and shared taxis to get from one place to another. But regardless of the rig you choose, I guarantee you the experience of coasting along wide open plains at your own pace, sharing meals of yak yogurt with nomads, and getting to pitch your tent (or park your ride) just about anywhere will be absolutely worth it.

But still, I totally understand that it can all be intimidating. So let’s set the record straight with this ultimate guide to overland travel – where you’ll see that this is very much a “do as you like” adventure.

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What is Overland Travel?

While you most likely already know the literal definition – traveling by land AKA avoiding flights – there’s a lot more to overland travel than just what’s in the name.

Overland travel – whether it be by foot, by bicycle, by rail, by van or whatever method you choose – is an art in and of itself. Closely intertwined with my other favorite form of budget backpacking – slow travel – overlanding allows you to get to know the places you visit far more deeply than a bunch of flights ever could.

Overlanding is TRULY where the journey matters even more than even the destinations themselves. It’s what gave me some of the best moments of my life, something I know virtually all of my favorite adventurers would agree on when reflecting upon their own journeys. 

And once you get started, I promise you you’ll only want to dig deeper and deeper into what it means to become an overlander…

Why YOU Should Overland

Before we REALLY get into this, I want to make something clear.

Overland travel doesn’t HAVE to be an odyssey. While it is for many travellers – like my journey from the UK to Papua New Guinea – you can travel overland without crossing a single international border.

The thing is, there are no rules to this type of travel. There’s no right or wrong way to become an overlander. You don’t need a tricked-out Land Rover Defender, you don’t need a van, you don’t need a bicycle. Hell, plenty of inspiring adventurers have embarked on incredible journeys with nothing but their backpack, a sign, and a stuck-up thumb.

So that, my friends, is one of the reasons WHY you should try overland travel: it’s truly for everyone and anyone.

But beyond that, in all my years on the road, it’s this type of travel that’s kept me addicted to life on the road. It’s absolutely not the most comfortable, but it will teach you the most about the world, and about yourself too. 

Overland travel will push you to your limits, and really make you work for each and every view and experience you attain.

For some – like cyclists – that work may be physical. For others, it may be mental: such as moving past introverted tendencies to travel by hitchhiking or dealing with driving in brand-new countries with insane motorists.

It allows you to experience life on the ground to the fullest: minute by minute, mile by mile.

Ways to Travel Overland

This is no one-size-fits-all all method of travel, as there are so many ways to overland. I’ve even seen people do it completely by foot or on something as crazy as a unicycle.

But the following are the most common, and popular, ways to get around on the ground: 

While I am not a cycling fan myself, those who have done it have nothing but incredible things to say about bikepacking – which is essentially overlanding with a bicycle strapped with a whole lot of stuff. Travelling by bicycle gives you the chance to slow down and see more than virtually any other way of overlanding.

For one your speed (most cyclists don’t do more than 70km per day, depending on the terrain) will allow you to take in just about every village and turn – you’ll get to camp in places far off the tourist trail and meet an incredible lot of locals.

But moreover, cycling is as simple as it is cheap: you don’t need to worry about fuel or engine oil, it’s significantly easier to repair issues, and spare parts don’t tend to weigh that much. It’s also a hell of an accomplishment: unlike all the other forms of overland travel aside from walking, you’ll be physically putting in work every single day.

By Motorbike

As much as I love hitchhiking, traveling by motorbike truly ignites a passion that I have rarely found in other methods of exploring. The feeling of crisp mountain wind on my face as I coast through surreal scenery is one that just doesn’t get old, and it’s certainly something I’d like to try out for longer periods.

The one thing to keep in mind though is that start-up costs will not be cheap. Good bikes that can actually make it across continents are not cheap, and you’ll also need to buy extra tires, tons of fluids, and other parts that likely will not be available in the places you intend to ride.

But still: it’s worth it. You get the benefits of cycling without the intense struggle, and you’ll be able to maneuver in places where cars cannot. You’ll be able to carry a lot more than a bicycle could, and it will still be cheaper than any van or 4×4.

By Van/Your Own Vehicle

Perhaps the most OG form of overland travel is with your own car: whether it be a van, a 4×4 or an old ambulance, I’ve seen adventurous souls carving their own paths in virtually every type of rig you could imagine.

With the popularity of vanlife these days, I’m sure you’ve thought about or at least heard about this craze. I mean, the upsides are many. Your home is with you at all times, you can carry so much more stuff, and you can design your ride exactly as you like. For many, the process of building their house on wheels is just as special as the trip itself.

But there are negatives too: many countries require a carnet de passage that often requires a hefty deposit, repairs can be super expensive, and it’s a whole lot of responsibility. But if you’re determined to make it happen, this is undoubtedly the most comfortable and adventurous way to travel overland, as you can go just about anywhere and won’t be as limited by weather.

By Hitchhiking

My overland hitching journey from UK to Papua New Guinea may not have been completed, but it certainly brought me some incredible (and life-changing) travel memories that I’ll hold on to forever.

Exploring overland by way of the thumb is not for the faint of heart, or for those lacking patience. But it will bring you closer to strangers and teach you more about the world than any other type of travel. When you’re in a vehicle of any kind (even a bicycle) it somewhat separates you from locals: you’re self-sufficient, right?

But when you’re relying on the kindness of random folks to help you see the world, it opens up doors you didn’t even know were in sight. It leads to unexpected family dinners in local homes, to long chats alongside crackling fires, and to hours spent in random places you would have never visited otherwise. Hitchhiking will change you for the better if you let it, and all you need to get started is a smile, a sign and a stuck-up thumb.

Overland Travel Tips

My top travel tips for making your adventure as smooth as it can be…

1. Do your visa research 

While most Westerners are privileged to be able to enter many countries without a visa, you can’t just roll up everywhere. Places like Pakistan, Vietnam, India, and Azerbaijan still require e-visas in advance, and China (often a pain for a lot of overlanders) has a set of very specific rules that usually requires applying for a sticker visa from your home country.

Make sure you read up on every destination you plan to overland through to ensure you don’t find yourself caught out in no man’s land. Sometimes visa rules can change abruptly too, so it’s key to stay on top of them.

2. Bring a LOT of Spare Parts 

I cannot stress this enough: if you’re travelling by way of ANY vehicle, it is absolutely essential that you have a good amount of spare parts in tow. Many of the best places to overland are NOT known for their equipment, which means you could potentially be caught out far, far away from civilization.

Spruce up your rig before heading out into super remote areas, and prepare for the unplanned. It’s far better to be a bit overloaded but have everything you need for a mishap than to travel light and become stranded.

3. Don’t forget the little things

You won’t realize how much you need a laundry bag, an eye mask or a good headlamp until you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere with none of the above to be found.

For little things like these, it’s definitely worth it to double up on your supply. You never know when something can get lost or break on the road. 

4. Bring a first aid kit 

Whether you’re walking, cycling, or traveling in a jacked-out 4×4, the need for a first aid kit remains. You never know when you might need it, but when that time comes, you’ll be incredibly happy you added it to your packing list.

While these honestly aren’t that cheap these days, it’s worth it to splurge on a large, well-stocked one that will actually last you a decent amount of time. If you have any favorite OTC medicines, I highly recommend hoarding them before you head out: pharmacies out in the wild leave much to be desired. 

5. Go slow 

The art of slow travel goes hand in hand with overlanding, but sometimes it can be easy to fixate on the destination rather than the journey.

But unless you have a hard deadline to meet, take it easy out there. The whole point of overlanding is to experience the route, not just each individual destination.

Take some rest days where you do nothing but take it all in. Perhaps dive into some journaling, or park yourself at a nice lake or even a beach. The road has infinite pleasures to indulge in. 

6. Download Maps in Advance

Even if you’re well prepared with a local SIM card, there will undoubtedly be places without service somewhere along your journey.

Unless you have a paper map like the kind I used to travel with back in the day, get all your necessary navigation downloaded and ready for use when you find yourself with a solid data or Wi-Fi connection.

7. Use Google Translate or Dictionaries 

While English speakers are pretty privileged in that we can get by in most of the world, most does not mean everywhere. Take Central Asia for example where Russian rules – you’re going to need some assistance.

While learning a bit of the language in advance is certainly helpful, Google Translate’s offline abilities have truly saved me many times, and it’s a free app you should definitely download. The old-school dictionary method is useful too, especially if you plan to spend time in one place or region for a while. 

Overland Travel Packing List

While your specific adventure packing list may look different depending on your method of overlanding, these are a few universal expedition items that anyone will need on the road.

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Where to Start Overland Travel

You can certainly overland anywhere: from somewhere as simple your home state/province to any country that calls to you, but overall I’d say these are the best places for a truly epic overland travel journey.

Central Asia

The 5 Stans are some of the most adventurous places left on this planet, and they’re home to some of the most mesmerizing roads at that. As of 2023, it’s easy for Western passport holders to travel through all of them (save Turkmenistan), and each one (Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan) has something incredible to offer.

Public transport is also expensive and lacking in most of these locales, which makes overlanding that much more valuable.

All four Stans are all interconnected, safe, and essentially a big old playground for overlanders. Do not underestimate the size of this region though: I’d recommend blocking out at least 3 months to get a real feel for what it has to offer.

South/Southeast Asia

Ah, South and Southeast Asia . Home to some of my favourite countries in the world that have made the most indelible marks on my travels and my life.

India, Pakistan, Nepal and the infamous Banana Pancake trail (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam) are perfect places to give overland exploring a try.

Public transport is widespread, and you’ll get a feel for what it’s like to cross borders. But of course, having your own vehicle will make things even more accessible and give you access to rural areas most do not get to see.

When I rode a rickshaw around India , I found myself incredibly off trail in places that had never even seen foreigners before.

Every year, thousands of Europeans head East to Asia in their own cycles, 4x4s or by way of hitchhiking. And while the journey from Europe to Asia is absolutely epic, you can also opt to travel within the continent too.

With so many countries to check out, it may be the easiest (though certainly not the cheapest) place in the world to overland. Border crossings are simple, and so many countries are interconnected, that it’s a breeze to spend months moving about.

For Brits, Americans and other non-EU nationals, it’s key to be aware of the 90-day visa rule within the European Union. Luckily, there are some fantastic countries out East that you can visit once your time is up.

Many van lifers take to the wide open roads of the United States , with 49 to choose from (discounting Hawaii) and the ability to head north into Canada, I can see why this massive country has become so popular in the world of overland adventuring.

Personally, the USA is not at the top of my bucket list for many reasons, but if you’re already living there and want to get a feel for overland travel, incredible landscapes and opportunities await. Just note that public transportation and hitchhiking are definitely not recommended, as the former barely exists and the latter is not safe .

So van lifers, this is your time to shine. I know many folks who have fixed up relatively cheap vans and set out to see virtually all the states in the Union. If you have limited time or money, definitely focus your energy on the West Coast . That’s where you’ll find all the national parks and the scenery that makes the country worth exploring.

Getting Insured BEFORE Hitting the Road

Regardless of where or how you plan to overland, you should definitely sort some solid travel insurance before leaving home.

ALWAYS sort out your backpacker insurance before your trip. There’s plenty to choose from in that department, but a good place to start is Safety Wing .

They offer month-to-month payments, no lock-in contracts, and require absolutely no itineraries: that’s the exact kind of insurance long-term travellers and digital nomads need.

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Final Thoughts on Overland Travel

I hope I’ve now convinced you that your next trip should be an overland one. Ditching flights and committing to crossing borders and provinces on your own wheels (or by way of hitchhiking) will take your travels to entirely new heights.

You’ll have experiences that aren’t possible if you’re jetting about between places, and you’ll get to know each country and region like never before.

With so many ways to make it happen, from cycling to van life to even public buses, overland travel is something that is truly for everyone and anyone.

So what are you waiting for – get to planning and get the hell out there.

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Will is a freaking trooper!!! I retained great advises from this articles like: Little things we dont think about, hoard your otc in advances, travel by train, buses, mini vans, bike, download your map is a great one when you out of wifi!! Visas if we go to china or india, google translate a must have and to talk t locals and meet people on the journey, enjoy the journey more than the destination, and to buy a kindle to read if no internet, i myself always have been wanted to explore asia and reading this give me ideas on how to get there cheaper and to see the best of all places.

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What Is Overland Travel

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So you’re ready to hit the road? Kudos and bon voyage – but before you go, there are a few things worth knowing about this whole long-distance travel business. What is overland travel in the first place, how do you go about it, and it is worth it?

As overlanders who have been living on the road and mucking about for years, we’ve gone through multiple phases of the thing. Both Lennart and I started overlanding on motorcycles, me covering some crazy miles across South America, Lennart exploring Europe.

Then, we kept aiming for new destinations and threw amateur rally racing into the mix, and our newest project is the overland rig journey from Andalusia to Alice Springs.

Over the years, the way we travel has changed, our MO has changed, and even the number of wheels we roll on is changing. What remains constant, however, is our love for overlanding – by any means.

In this post, we’re going to chat about what is overland travel in the first place, how to get started, and why in the world would you want to do this.

History of Overland Travel

Overland travel, in many ways, is as old as… us humans. We started out as nomads, not settlers, and for hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors happily roamed the earth following animal herds and seasons. Constantly being on the move and exploring the land was a way of life before we began farming and building fences, and in some places around the world, indigenous people still live a nomadic or a semi-nomadic life.

The term “overlanding”, however, cropped up in the Australian Outback at the turn of the twentieth century. “Overland” meant droving large herds of livestock over long distances, either to the market or to new grazing land; in the 50’s and 60’s, overlanding took its more modern meaning.

In dictionary terms, “overland travel” means long-distance journeys in your own vehicle. But it’s not just about eating up the miles: overland also encompasses elements of self-reliance (think camping, cooking your own meals, and repairing your truck or bike), remote destinations, off-roading, and crossing international borders.

In other words, a weekend camping trip to a national park is a fun adventure, but it’s not overland travel. Driving your truck or riding your bike from, say, Alaska to Ushuaia or from Europe to Asia, on the other hand, is.

Modern overland travel started out way back in 1920’s and 1930’s. Between 1924 and 1931, a Brit named John Weston and his family drove their truck from Great Britain to South Africa, then carried on to Egypt and back to the UK overland. When it comes to motorcycle overland expeditions, the first recorded round-the-world bike journey was that of Carl Stearns Clancy who rode his Henderson motorcycle from Dublin to New York in 1912.

In other words, overland travel has been around for a while.

What Is Overland Travel Today

These days, overland travel is gaining traction again. From round-the-world motorcycle expeditions to driving overland rigs over long distances, this is the one mode of traveling that still holds the essence of adventure.

Instead of jumping on a plane and going on a holiday, you’re covering some serious miles on your own, crossing multiple international borders, looking after your bike or truck, surviving in remote places, and relying on your own skills to get to your destination. There are no travel agents, no packaged vacation offers, and no standard itineraries to rely on: it’s up to you how far you’re willing to go, and where.

Overland travel is all about the spirit of exploration, the sense of adventure, and independent travel. You design your own route and decide how long you’re going to stay on the road. Some overlanders aim to circumnavigate the world in a year, others spend six months traveling from Lisbon to Vladivostok or Cape Town to Nordkap, and others still spend years traveling the world at their own pace.

Determining what is overland travel to you is also your own decision. Some people will tell you overland travel is only kosher if you mostly stick to off-road routes, aim for the most remote places on the planet, camp and cook your own food all the way, repair your own vehicle, and circumnavigate the world.

Others will tell you overland travel isn’t about the bare-bones expedition to the most faraway corners of the earth but rather, simply a way of traveling slower, on land, and for as long as you like, regardless of whether you’re always camping in the bush or staying at AirBnBs every once in a while. There isn’t a one-fits-all formula for overland travel, and it’s up to you to design your own journey.

Cycling, Motorcycling, or Driving? Overland Rig Rundown

Wherever you go, overland travel means you’ll need some sort of transport. A bicycle is probably the most economical means of travel, and if you’re made of tough stuff, cycling around the world is an incredible experience.

I’m made of slightly less tough stuff, so for me, a motorcycle was a better option. Lennart and I have been traveling on motorcycles for a while now, our combined routes covering the Americas, some of the Caribbean, and Europe.

A motorcycle is a fantastic overland vehicle: it’s lightweight, fuel-efficient, cheap to ship across oceans, and it gives you a sense of freedom that four wheels just can’t offer. If you’re looking for overland motorcycle travel inspiration, check out the Piki Piki Overland blog : South Africans Michnus and Elsebie have been overlanding on their bikes for nearly a decade now, and they’ve got tons of great information on their website.

If you’re not sure how to get started, check out these articles on motorcycle adventures:

How to Fund a Motorcycle Trip from Zero

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The only disadvantage of overlanding by motorcycle is that you’re essentially homeless, always having to camp or find shelter. This is a part of why we’re now building our own overland vehicle : we want to have our own space, our own little office, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and bike garage on wheels. This way, we can be completely self-sufficient and independent, and this is what overland travel is for us: freedom.

When you travel overland in an expedition vehicle, you can hit some truly remote places and have sufficient energy, water, and food resources for weeks, easily cover long distances, and park the thing wherever you please. The moment you close the doors, you’re home, even if you happen to be in the middle of the Gobi Desert or the Serengeti.

How to Start Overlanding

Whatever means of transport you choose, you’ll need to start somewhere. If it’s a motorcycle, forums like Horizons Unlimited and ADV Rider are great resources for information on routes, international borders, paperwork, and shipping. If you’re driving a car, a camper, or a truck, Expedition Portal is a fantastic place to start.

First off, you’ll need to decide on a route. It doesn’t have to be exact, and sometimes, it’s more of a general direction rather than a precise destination. Whichever way you go, it’s usually a good idea to pick an overland route with no vehicle shipping involved, for example:

Europe to Africa

Europe to asia, us or canada to south america.

Vehicle shipping isn’t as big of a hassle as most people think (I’ve shipped my bike from Chile to Poland with zero issues and a small budget), but if you’re driving a huge truck, the costs can add up quickly.

Next, it’s worth doing a little trial run. Before you go off into the sunset to spend months or years roaming the world, go for a ten-day or a two-week trip in your own country. This is a great way to test out your rig and your gear, troubleshoot some issues, and sort out your luggage and set up before you leave for the big journey.

Finally, get your paperwork in order. Some countries require a carnet de passage (a sort of a vehicle passport), others do not; for some places, you may need malaria or yellow fever shots; insurance is always important, and some countries require you to obtain a visa before entering. Do a little bit of research and prep – it’ll pay off in the long run.

Why Travel Overland?

By now, you know overland travel is a tad more involved than booking a flight or a holiday. It’s impossible to plan for every eventuality when you travel this way. Stuff will break, some border officials will be grumpy, there will be road closures, flat tires, bad weather, and unexpected delays; you may need to repair your bike or truck under sketchy conditions, get creative with your routes, and find a way to get unstuck when you hit a patch of deep sand or mud.

You’ll need to think on your feet, be resilient, solve problems on the fly, and be open to whatever comes along. Overland travel isn’t about comfort, it’s about adventure.

And sometimes, adventure may test you.

But that is the beauty of the whole thing.

We live in a world so strictly regulated, so predictable, and so comfortable that we’ve long forgotten what it’s like to simply roll under the stars, destination vague or unknown, exploring the land as it unfurls in front of you, meeting different people along the way, and not quite knowing where you’re going to sleep that night.

Overland travel is an expedition into the world and into yourself, opening your mind to new horizons, new ways of life, and new people. It’s about immersing yourself fully in the moment and in the culture, overcoming obstacles, and staying curious. The sense of wonder is rarer and rarer in our air-conditioned offices and our urban environments, and yes, overland travel may sound scary – but it’s also what makes you feel alive.

So don’t let the potential pitfalls stop you: they’ll only make you more resilient. Jump on your bike, start the engine of your truck, and hit that open road.

Adventure is waiting, and a big wild world is out there.

Stay adventure-bound,

Egle & Lennart

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