At a glance
The short version
- Game
- Euro Truck Simulator 2
- Guide type
- DLC Guides
- Read time
- 6 min read
- Last updated
- Nov 13, 2026
Quick answer
The DLC launched on November 12, 2026 for $14.
Quick answer
The DLC costs $14.99 on Steam and needs the Euro Truck Simulator 2 base game.
Switch to Coach Mode with the toggle at the bottom left of the screen. Truck Mode is the default; coach progress starts at Level 0 and is separate from your trucking career.
Start with Quick Jobs: you get a coach and a route with a timetable and several stops. Earn money, then buy your own coach from the Online Dealer to unlock Contract Jobs.
Passengers judge your driving. A G-force meter tracks smoothness, and rough driving cuts your XP and pay.
Guide details
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
Release date | November 12, 2026 |
Price | $14.99 on Steam |
Coaches at launch | Scania Touring, Volvo 9700 DD, MAN Lion's Coach |
Game version | Written for 1.62; the DLC needs the base game |
Modes | Truck Mode and Coach Mode, switched from the bottom-left toggle |
Last verified | November 13, 2026 |
How to start: switch to Coach Mode
Load the game with the DLC installed and look at the bottom left of the screen. A mode toggle sits there, with Truck Mode as the default. Click it and set it to Coach Mode. You are now a coach driver, and the game treats this as a fresh start: career progress begins at Level 0, with its own unlockable skills. The skills reward a comfortable ride, long-distance journeys, and arriving on a strict timetable.
Two things do not carry over. Your truck garages are not available in Coach Mode, and switching modes moves you to the closest service station to your previous position. World of Trucks external contracts were not available for coaches in the review build Traxion tested, so plan around in-game jobs, not external ones.
The three job types
Coaches replaces the Cargo Market and Freight Market with its own job board. Quick Jobs are the way in, Contract Jobs are the scheduled work once you own a coach, and Tourist Jobs are the relaxed option.
| Job type | How it works | What you need |
|---|---|---|
Quick Jobs | A provided coach and a route with a timetable and several stops. Pick a job on the map and drive it. | Nothing. No coach of your own needed. |
Contract Jobs | Scheduled passenger services with multiple stops. Open the Contract Jobs menu, pick a service near you, drive to the bus station, confirm the line, and the game fast-forwards to departure time before passengers board. | Your own coach, bought from the Online Dealer. |
Tourist Jobs | Scenic trips to landmarks and viewpoints on a relaxed schedule, such as the winding roads to the Großglockner viewpoint in the Austrian Alps. | A coach. Read the job details before accepting. |
The three coaches
Three licensed models launch with the DLC, and Traxion counted nine vehicles in total across the three manufacturers, with different interiors, layouts, and sizes. Customisation is strongest inside: carpets, trim, passenger seats, lights, curtains, and even a crew seat. Outside, the options are smaller: wing mirrors, tyres, and dashboard decorations.
| Coach | What to know |
|---|---|
Scania Touring | The cheapest of the three, and the entry point. Traxion lists the Scania Touring HD as the lowest-priced coach. |
Volvo 9700 DD | The double-decker. The most expensive at launch, at just over 450,000 in-game currency, and locked behind Level 23. |
MAN Lion's Coach | The third launch coach. SCS says more licensed coaches will follow in future updates. |
Passenger satisfaction: drive smooth, arrive on time
Smooth driving is the whole job. A G-force meter at the bottom of the screen tracks how steady your driving is. Hard cornering pushes passengers toward the edge, and emergency braking, collisions, or heavy speeding turn the mood red, with complaints from the back. Low satisfaction means little XP and little cash at the end of the job. The workable balance Traxion found is a smooth pedal, corners taken gently, and only just over the speed limit: most jobs stay feasible on a tight schedule without upsetting anyone.
What to know before your first run
Coach jobs ran in every country Traxion tested except the United Kingdom, which had no coach jobs at the time of testing. Traxion links the omission to the ongoing British Isles rework.
There is no right-hand drive coach at launch. Since coach jobs stay on right-hand-traffic roads for now, that is not a blocker.
Destinations are coach parking bays, usually in city centres, not company depots. Read the timetable on the job offer: some routes cross several countries, such as Lublin to Stockholm at 1,129 km.
SCS says more licensed coaches, customisation options, and features are planned for future updates.
FAQ
Do I need the Coaches DLC to keep trucking?
Yes. Truck Mode is still the default, and your trucking career is untouched. The DLC only adds the Coach Mode toggle and the passenger jobs.
Can I use my truck garages and World of Trucks with coaches?
No. Truck garages do not carry over to Coach Mode, and World of Trucks external contracts were not available for coaches in the review build. Convoy multiplayer is listed on the store page, so driving with friends is part of the package.
Which coach should I buy first?
Start with Quick Jobs and save up before you decide. The Scania Touring is the cheapest entry point, while the Volvo 9700 DD is the most expensive and needs Level
23. In-game prices and earnings vary by configuration, so check the Online Dealer in your own game before you spend.