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Flixtrain heading to Munich from 2028
From 2028, Flixtrain wants to connect the Bavarian state capital with its network through new direct connections. The trains are produced in Bavaria.

These Munich unicorns shape the startup scene in 2026
Munich remains a unicorn hotspot: based on a current evaluation of our Munich Startup Insights, we show you which startups have crossed the billion-euro valuation mark. Click through the unicorn gallery and discover the most exciting scaleups in the city right up to true icons of the scene.

Flix acquires majority stake in Flibco
Flix is entering the European airport transfer market with a majority stake in Flibco. The acquisition complements the company’s mobility offering and opens up new growth prospects for both partners in the travel market.

Flix: buses now rolling through Australia
Munich traveltech on growth course: Flix launches in Australia, expands its routes in Latin America, and relies on a business model that opens up new markets and advances sustainable long-distance travel.

Flix supports DKMS initiative
The Munich-based traveltech company Flix is launching an international campaign with DKMS. Together, they want to engage travelers in stem cell donation.

Flix: New market on the fifth continent
Flix expands to Australia and opens up a new market in the Asia-Pacific region. At the start of the local summer season, the company begins operations with its proven business model.

Flix continues expansion in Latin America
Flix is continuing its expansion: starting in 2025, Peru will be the company’s latest destination in Latin America. Following Brazil and Chile, the Munich-based company also plans to enter the Mexican market in the first half of 2025, strengthening its global presence.

Flix: partnership with UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League
From 2024 to 2027, Flix will be an official partner of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League. This collaboration aims to inspire as many people as possible about sustainable travel and enable them to participate in football events through affordable bus and train tickets.

Flix: Green buses in Mexico and more green trains in Germany
Global Flix expansion continues: The green long-distance buses of the Munich-based company are now also operating in Mexico. With an estimated market size of six to eight billion euros, the country is considered the world’s third-largest bus market.

Hackathon im Flixbus: Unterwegs im Auftrag nachhaltigen Reisens
Munich-based mobility company Flix and The Hackathon Company have teamed up to bring the first mobile hackathon to German roads. In a Flixbus traveling from Munich to Mannheim, new solutions for sustainable travel will be developed. Interested parties can still secure a ticket shortly before departure.

Porsche invests double-digit millions in Flix
Porsche Automobil Holding is participating in Flix as part of a co-investment with EQT and is investing a low double-digit million amount. The participation with EQT is being made as a co-investment with the impact fund EQT Future, in which Porsche already participated earlier this year.

Flix and Europe’s Famous Hostels launch cooperation
Flix and Europe’s Famous Hostels are entering into a partnership for more sustainable travel across Europe. Travelers can receive up to 20 percent discount on their stay as a result.