FlixBus is a German alternative to Greyhound for everyday use.
Last updated
- Headquarters
- Germany
- Founded
- 2013
- Open source
- No
- Free plan
- No
Europe's largest intercity coach network, 40+ countries and 8,000+ destinations
German coach network connecting 8,000+ destinations in 40+ countries, with app booking and budget fares across Europe's largest intercity bus system.
FlixBus is a Munich-based long-distance bus operator founded in 2013 that built Europe's largest intercity coach network on an asset-light model. FlixBus owns the brand, booking platform, and tech stack while partnering with regional bus operators who run the fleet. It has served over 500 million passengers since launch.
The network spans more than 40 countries and over 8,000 destinations, including extensive US service after the 2021 acquisition of Greyhound. Onboard amenities include free WiFi, power outlets, and generous legroom on modern coaches. Booking runs entirely through the web and mobile apps, with digital tickets, live tracking, and last-minute changes. In Germany, the sister service FlixTrain offers rail travel on the same platform.
FlixBus's model made it dominant in Europe after deregulation of German long-distance bus travel in 2013, and it has since absorbed or out-competed most European rivals. Against flights and rail, the pitch is price (fares often start at single-digit euros) plus a commitment to carbon neutrality in European operations by 2040. For students, backpackers, and cost-sensitive travelers, FlixBus has effectively become the default way to cross Europe overland.
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