Flixbus
Unicorn · $3B5 known investors
Flix operates FlixBus, an asset-light collective travel network that connects communities and regions through affordable intercity coach service, working with local SME operators. The company markets its services to passengers as a lower-emission alternative to private cars and planes, with operations worldwide.
Also known as Flix · Flix SE · FLiXBUS · FlixMobility · FlixMobility GmbH
Founders & leadership
Investors · 5
Also in the syndicate · 4
Valuation · disclosed
Disclosed eventsSource: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.
Company profile
researched Aug 2026FlixBus is a German intercity bus brand offering coach services in 45 countries across 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 and Greyhound Lines. In some cases FlixBus operates buses itself, but in many cases it handles only network planning, scheduling, pricing, booking, marketing and customer service in exchange for a commission from partner operators. By 2026 Flix served more than 8,700 destinations with 4,700 buses supplied by over 1,000 bus partners, plus 15 trains in Germany.
Customers book through the FlixBus website, the FlixBus app, FlixShops and official ticket resellers, receiving mobile tickets and live journey tracking. Bookings can be changed or cancelled online up to 15 minutes before departure. Onboard and ancillary services include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, reclining seats, onboard toilets, seat reservations, excess and bulky baggage options, bicycle carriage on many routes, and accommodations for passengers with reduced mobility. The company's consumer sites are localized into dozens of languages and country-specific storefronts covering markets from Albania and Australia to the United States.
In Mexico, where service began in May 2025, the network links northern and central hubs such as Mexico City, Monterrey, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Torreón, León, Aguascalientes, Nuevo Laredo, Reynosa and Tijuana, positioned on low fares, modern coaches and connectivity.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Key figures
latest reportedCompany-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.
Timeline · 25
launches, deals, and filingsFlixBus acquired a majority stake in Flibco, which offers bus service to and from airports, from SLG; SLG retained a minority stake.
FlixBus began operating in Australia between Central railway station in Sydney, the Jolimont Centre in Canberra and Southern Cross railway station in Melbourne, with services run by Deanes Coaches and the Donric Group.
EQT AB and Kuehne + Nagel acquired a 35% stake in the company for €1 billion; as part of the round Porsche invested a 'low double-digit million' euro amount.
FlixBus launched its first electric bus with service between Newport and Bristol.
FlixBus launched services in India in early 2024, connecting 46 cities through a network of 59 stops and more than 200 connections.
FlixBus acquired Greyhound Lines from FirstGroup for $78 million, extending the network to over 1,600 destinations in the US and Canada.
$78M source ↗
FlixMobility announced over $650 million in new funding, a mix of equity and debt, valuing the business at $3 billion. The oversubscribed Series G included new investor Canyon Partners, existing investors General Atlantic, Permira, TCV, HV Capital, BlackRock, Baillie Gifford and SilverLake, and the founders. Proceeds were earmarked for network expansion in the US and Europe and for platform technology.
$650M source ↗
FlixBus began operating in Brazil, expanding to more than 100 cities by 2024.
FlixBus entered Turkey by acquiring Kâmil Koç, one of the country's largest intercity bus operators, from private equity firm Actera Group.
The company raised €500 million in a Series F round led by TCV and Permira, valuing it at over €2 billion.
FlixBus acquired Eurolines operating businesses in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Spain, and acquired Isilines from Transdev.
FlixBus entered North America, initially operating from Los Angeles and the southwestern United States.
FlixBus was the first to use all-electric vehicles on a long-distance bus route, between Paris La Défense and Amiens.
FlixBus acquired Postbus, an operator of German bus lines, from Deutsche Post, after which it controlled roughly 80% of the German long-distance bus market.
FlixBus acquired Megabus Europe from Stagecoach Group, with Stagecoach becoming an operating partner.
FlixBus acquired MeinFernbus, increasing its market share in Germany.
FlixBus launched its first three routes in Bavaria, Germany, following the opening of the German bus market to competition.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
▸Research sources · 8
primary sources listed
- Flixbusflixbus.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Flixbus do?
- German intercity coach brand operating asset-light bus networks in 45 countries, owned by Flix SE alongside FlixTrain and Greyhound.
- Who founded Flixbus?
- Flixbus was founded by André Schwämmlein, Daniel Krauss.
- Who are Flixbus's investors?
- Flixbus's investors include Cherry Ventures.