FlixBus

FlixBus
A FlixBus Setra S 431 DT at Berlin Messe, 2016
ParentFlix SE [de]
Founded2011 (15 years ago) (2011)
HeadquartersMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Service area
  • Europe
  • United States
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Canada
  • India
  • Mexico
  • Australia
  • Peru
Service typeIntercity coach service
Websitewww.flixbus.com Edit this at Wikidata
Countries in which FlixBus operates

A FlixBus Irizar coach in Canberra, Australia, 2025
Flixbus 3-axle Volvo 9700 coach in Finland, 2023

FlixBus (German pronunciation: ['flɪksbʊs]; styled FLiXBUS) is a German brand that offers intercity bus services in 45 countries in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania, with over 300,000 daily connections. It is owned by Flix SE, which also operates FlixTrain, Kâmil Koç [tr] and Greyhound Lines. FlixBus operates buses or – in many cases – just handles network planning, scheduling, pricing, booking and marketing, as well as customer service, for a commission.

In April 2022, the company converted from a GmbH structure to an SE structure and was renamed Flix SE. By 2026, Flix was serving more than 8,700 destinations with 4,700 buses from over 1,000 bus partners, as well as 15 trains in Germany. Since its launch, more than 500 million passengers used their services.

Service area

As of 2026, FlixBus operates intercity coach services in 46 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania, with over 300,000 daily connections and more than 8,700 destinations.

FlixBus first focused on Germany and western Europe before expanding internationally. It entered the United States in 2018 and acquired Greyhound Lines in 2021, adding approximately 1,600 destinations in the United States and Canada. The company subsequently expanded to Brazil (2021), Chile (2023), India (early 2024), Mexico (May 2025), Australia (November 2025) and Peru (September 2026).

In Europe, FlixBus or its subsidiary Kâmil Koç [tr] serve routes in more than 35 countries, including Türkiye, where Kâmil Koç is one of the largest domestic intercity operators. In January 2026, Flix SE acquired a majority stake in Flibco, expanding its offering to include airport-shuttle services across seven European countries.

History

Founding

FlixBus was founded in 2011 in Munich by Daniel Krauss, Jochen Engert and André Schwämmlein. They had met in university and began discussing the concept in 2009 after plans were made to deregulate the bus industry in Germany.

FlixBus launched its first three routes in February 2013 in Bavaria, Germany, to take advantage of Germany opening up its bus market to competition.

Expansion

Europe

Between 2015 and 2016, FlixBus launched services in France, Italy, Central and Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. In the following years, it added routes across Europe. In January 2015, FlixBus acquired MeinFernbus, increasing its market share in Germany. In November 2015, the company acquired LIINITA, a ridesharing company. In August 2016, FlixBus acquired Postbus, an operator of German bus lines, from Deutsche Post. FlixBus then had control of roughly 80% of the German long-distance bus market. In July 2016, FlixBus acquired Megabus Europe from Stagecoach Group. Stagecoach became an operating partner. In May 2017, FlixBus acquired the Hellö coach network, an operator of Austrian bus lines, from Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). In May 2018, FlixBus acquired Swebus Express, an operator of Swedish bus lines, from Nobina. In April 2019, FlixBus acquired Eurolines operating businesses in France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic and Spain and acquired Isilines from Transdev. In August 2019, FlixBus entered the Turkish market through the acquisition of Kâmil Koç, one of Türkiye's largest intercity bus operators, from Actera Group, a private equity firm.

In January 2026, FlixBus acquired a majority stake in Flibco, a Luxembourg-based digital platform operating airport-shuttle services across seven European countries including Belgium, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. The transaction was announced on 13 January 2026; SLG (formerly Sales-Lentz Group) retained a minority stake.

North America

In May 2018, FlixBus entered the North American market, first operating from Los Angeles and the Southwestern United States. In May 2019, FlixBus expanded to the East Coast of the United States via a partnership with Eastern Bus.

In October 2021, FlixBus acquired Greyhound Lines from FirstGroup for $78 million. The acquisition extended Flix's network to over 1,600 destinations in the U.S. and Canada. FlixBus launched service in Canada in 2022. Services in Mexico began in May 2025.

South America

FlixBus entered Latin America in 2021 with services in Brazil, expanding to more than 100 cities by 2024. The company launched services in Chile in 2023. FlixBus initiated operations in Peru in September 2026, initially operating the Lima–Chimbote–Trujillo corridor in partnership with local operator Pominpro, part of Grupo Polo.

Asia

FlixBus launched services in India in early 2024, connecting 46 cities through a network of 59 stops and more than 200 connections, operating from Delhi.

Oceania

In November 2025, FlixBus launched services in Australia, becoming the company's 45th country of operation. The service operates between Central railway station, Sydney, Jolimont Centre in Canberra, and Southern Cross railway station in Melbourne , with stops at Sydney's international and domestic airports. The routes are operated under contract by Deanes Coaches (Sydney-Canberra) and the Donric Group (Sydney-Melbourne).

Flix SE (parent company)

Investors

In 2013, the company received equity financing from Mercedes-Benz Group and the Technical University of Munich. In 2015, General Atlantic made an investment in the company. In July 2019, the company raised €500 million in a Series F financing round led by TCV and Permira, valuing the company at over €2 billion.

In June 2021, FlixMobility GmbH raised $650 million in a Series G financing round at a valuation of US$3 billion from investors including General Atlantic, Permira, TCV, HV Capital, BlackRock, Baillie Gifford, and SilverLake. In July 2024, EQT AB and Kuehne + Nagel acquired a 35% stake in the company for €1 billion. As part of the funding round, Porsche invested "low double-digit million" euros in FlixBus.

Finances

In 2022, Flix's total revenue amounted to approximately €1.54 billion whereas its adjusted EBITDA reached around €7 million. In 2023, Flix reported a total revenue of €2 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of €104 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 5.2%.

In 2024, Flix reported total revenue of €2,235 million and an adjusted EBITDA of €135 million, equating to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.0%. </ref> In 2025, Flix reported total revenue of €2,283 million, an increase of 2.1% year-on-year, and an adjusted EBITDA of €145 million (margin: 6.3%). Revenue growth was concentrated in the European segment; North America and Rest of World segments grew in local currency terms but were partially offset by adverse foreign exchange movements.

Passenger statistics

In 2022, around 60 million passengers traveled with Flix. Europe accounted for 38 million (63.3%) passengers. In Türkiye, the total amount of people traveling with Flix reached around 13 million (21.7%), whereas in the USA, Canada and Mexico, that number was around 8.8 million (14.7%).

By the end of 2022, almost 300 million passengers had used Flix services.

In 2023, 81 million passengers traveled to over 5,600 destinations with Flix. Europe accounted for 55 million (67.9%) passengers. In Türkiye, the total amount of people traveling with Flix reached around 14 million (17.3%), whereas in the USA, Canada and Mexico, that number was around 12 million (14.8%).

The 20 most traveled to Flix destinations (descending order) in 2024 were: Paris, Lisbon, Ankara, Munich, Porto, Berlin, Rome, Prague, Lyon, Milan, Amsterdam, Brussels, Zagreb, Bursa, Warsaw, New York, Vienna, Istanbul, Krakow, Hamburg.

By 2026, more than 500 million passengers had used Flix services.

Acquisitions

The following table lists the principal acquisitions made by FlixBus and Flix SE since 2015.

Year Company Market Notes Ref
2015 MeinFernbus Germany Increased market share in German long-distance market
2015 LIINITA Germany Ridesharing company
2016 Postbus (Deutsche Post) Germany Gave FlixBus ~80% of German long-distance market
2016 Megabus Europe EU (multiple) Acquired from Stagecoach Group
2017 Hellö Austria Acquired from Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)
2018 Swebus Express Sweden Acquired from Nobina
2019 Eurolines / Isilines France, NL, BE, CZ, ES Acquired from Transdev
2019 Kâmil Koç Türkiye One of Türkiye's largest intercity operators; acquired from Actera Group
2021 Greyhound Lines United States/Mexico/ Canada Acquired from FirstGroup for US$78 million; ~1,600 destinations
2026 Flibco (majority stake) Europe (7 countries, airport routes) Acquired majority from SLG (formerly Sales-Lentz Group); airports include Brussels Charleroi, Frankfurt, Milan Malpensa, London Stansted; SLG retained minority stake

Technology

FlixBus operates a technology-driven model in which the company provides network planning, scheduling, pricing, booking, marketing and customer service to a network of independent bus operators, rather than owning most of its fleet. As of 2026, the network included more than 1,000 bus-operating partners.

Booking and app

FlixBus tickets are sold primarily through its website and mobile application, available for iOS and Android. The app allows passengers to search routes, purchase tickets, manage bookings and receive real-time journey updates. Tickets are issued as QR codes scanned on boarding.</ref>

Live bus tracking

FlixBus provides passengers with live GPS tracking of their bus through the app and website, allowing real-time monitoring of their service. The tracking data is also used internally to monitor on-time performance across the network.

Dynamic pricing

FlixBus uses dynamic pricing algorithms that adjust ticket prices according to demand, booking lead time, route and seat availability, in a manner similar to pricing models used by low-cost airlines. </ref> Prices on a given route can therefore vary depending on when the ticket is purchased.

Partner platform

Independent coach operators who join the FlixBus network receive scheduling and booking software, branded vehicle wraps and access to FlixBus's distribution channels in exchange for a commission on each ticket sold. Flix has described this model as "asset-light" and has applied it consistently in each new market it has entered, except for Greyhound in the U. S. and Kâmil Koç in Türkiye.

Sustainability

Flix SE has developed a climate strategy focused on reducing emissions from its bus fleet. The strategy includes a planned transition to alternative fuels, with near-term reduction targets by 2032 validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2024.</ref></ref>

CO₂ comparisons and avoided emissions

FlixBus has cited figures from transport research bodies to argue that intercity coach travel produces fewer CO₂ emissions per passenger-kilometer than equivalent car or air journeys.

Flix SE estimates that its passengers avoided around 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2025 by choosing collective coach and FlixTrain travel over private cars or flights.

Electric coaches

In 2018, FlixBus conducted electric bus pilots in Germany and France in partnership with BYD and Yutong.

FlixBus carried out several electric long-distance bus pilots in the United States between 2019 and 2022. These included the first intercity electric bus pilot in the United States, operated between San Francisco and Sacramento in October 2019, the first interstate electric pilot between Seattle and Eugene, Oregon, in November 2021, and a pilot in the Los Angeles metropolitan area between Los Angeles and San Diego in May 2022 using an MCI J4500 CHARGE coach.

Fleet emission standards

FlixBus has stated a preference for newer, Euro 6-compliant vehicles across its partner network, which reduces particulate and NOx emissions compared with older diesel bus fleets.

Operations

FlixBus operates primarily as a technology and network-management company rather than a traditional bus operator. All buses under the FlixBus brand are owned and driven by independent partner companies that contract with Flix SE. As of 2026, the network comprised approximately 4,700 buses from more than 1,000 bus-operating partners, serving over 8,700 destinations in 46 countries.

Network structure

Routes are planned and scheduled centrally by FlixBus, which also handles ticketing, pricing, customer service and brand standards. Partner operators are responsible for vehicles, drivers and day-to-day operations, receiving a revenue share in exchange for meeting FlixBus's service standards.

Stops and stations

FlixBus typically uses existing infrastructure such as city-centre bus stations, train station forecourts, airport terminals and roadside stops, rather than operating dedicated terminals.

Countries of operation

As of 2026, FlixBus or its subsidiary brands operate in Europe (35+ countries, including Türkiye via Kâmil Koç), North America (United States, Canada and Mexico), South America (Brazil, Chile and Peru), Asia (India) and Oceania (Australia).

Airport operations

FlixBus has progressively expanded its presence on routes serving airports, both as additions to existing intercity services and through dedicated airport-transfer products.

Airport-connection routes

In several European markets, FlixBus has added airport stops to existing intercity routes, allowing passengers to travel between city centres and airports as part of a longer journey or as a dedicated transfer. Flix had already launched dedicated airport-shuttle services in Sweden before the Flibco acquisition.

Flibco acquisition (2026)

In January 2026, Flix SE acquired a majority stake in Flibco, a Luxembourg-based digital platform operating bus shuttle services to and from airports in seven European countries, including Belgium (Brussels South Charleroi Airport and Brussels Airport), Germany (Frankfurt Airport), Italy (Milan Malpensa, Pisa and Bergamo airports) and the United Kingdom (London Stansted Airport). SLG (formerly Sales-Lentz Group), Flibco's founding owner, retained a minority stake and remained a strategic partner. Financial terms were not disclosed. Flibco continues to operate under its own brand from its Luxembourg headquarters, with routes progressively becoming available on the Flix platform.

Australia — airport connections

FlixBus's Australian services, launched in November 2025, include stops at Sydney's international and domestic airports as part of the Sydney–Canberra and Sydney–Melbourne routes.

Fares

FlixBus uses a dynamic pricing model in which fares vary according to demand, route length, booking lead time and remaining seat availability. Tickets can be purchased up to several months in advance, with the lowest-priced seats typically available earliest.

Introductory and promotional fares

FlixBus has offered promotional fares when entering new markets: introductory fares from AU$9.99 at the Australia launch in November 2025, from MX$89 at the Mexico launch in May 2025 , and from PEN 5 (approximately US$1.40) at the Peru launch in September 2026.

United Kingdom — National Entitlement Card (Scotland)

In Scotland, FlixBus accepts the National Entitlement Card (NEC), the Scottish Government's concessionary travel scheme, which entitles eligible older and disabled passengers to free or reduced-price travel on certain FlixBus services.

United States

In the United States, Greyhound offers discounted fares for active, retired military or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces that hold the WeSalute+ card.

Fleet

Because FlixBus operates through independent partner operators, the fleet is not centrally owned or standardised. Operators must meet FlixBus's published minimum standards, which include requirements on vehicle age, Euro emission classification and passenger amenities such as Wi-Fi, power sockets and air conditioning.

Europe

European FlixBus services are typically operated using full-size single-deck or double-deck coaches. Manufacturers represented in the network include Setra, Mercedes-Benz (Daimler Buses), MAN, Volvo and Irizar, among others. Double-deck coaches, such as the Setra S 431 DT, are used on high-frequency routes, including in Germany.</ref></ref></ref>

North America

In the United States and Canada, the Greyhound and FlixBus fleets consist primarily of single-deck motorcoaches. FlixBus conducted a series of electric coach pilot programmes in the United States between 2019 and 2022, including pilots using MCI J4500 CHARGE and Van Hool CX45E electric coaches.

Australia

FlixBus's Australian services, launched in November 2025, are operated by Deanes Coaches (Sydney–Canberra) and the Donric Group (Sydney–Melbourne).

Türkiye

Kâmil Koç, acquired in 2019, operates its own fleet of coaches in Türkiye, primarily on domestic intercity routes.

FlixBus has been referenced in popular music across several European markets, reflecting its status as a culturally recognizable affordable travel brand. In 2016, German rapper LAAS Unltd. (featuring Kool Keith) released "Narcotic Farm", which includes the lyric "Beats rumpeln wie 'ne Fahrt im FlixBus" ("Beats rumble like a trip on a FlixBus").

German rapper Juju included the line "Und du steigst in den FlixBus" ("And you get on the FlixBus") in "Sommer in Berlin" (2019), a track on her debut album ‘Bling Bling’.

In 2022, German–British DJ HBz released the single "Gästeliste +1", featuring the lyric "Sie fährt Benzer und ich fahre FlixBus" ("She drives a Mercedes and I take the FlixBus"), contrasting social status through modes of transport.

Also in 2022, German rapper T-Ser released the single "FLIXBUS", a song whose subject is entirely the budget coach service.

German rapper 60 Kilo released a single titled "FlixBus" in 2025.

Belgian duo Kartje Kilo reference a FlixBus carrying students in their 2024 single "Nazareth", a humorous West-Flemish song about a motorway service station.

Italian singer-songwriter Santachiara includes a FlixBus departure in the lyrics of "flixbus" ("Il Flixbus 07:36"), the closing track of his 2026 album ‘Minimarket’.

Safety incidents

Buses inaccessible for wheelchair users

FlixBus has been sued in the U.S. and investigated by U.S. regulators for allegedly not making buses accessible for wheelchair users, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Allowing for domestic travel within Switzerland

In March 2017, FlixBus was fined CHF3,000 for cabotage by allowing domestic travel within Switzerland, in violation of the monopoly of Swiss Federal Railways for passenger transport within Switzerland.

Greenwashing

In March 2025, FlixBus was fined by German authorities for greenwashing by making misleading claims regarding its environmental record, including claiming that it is "the most environmentally-friendly means of transport".

Logos

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