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Flixtrain heading to Munich from 2028
Deals

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.

Saskia Doll
S. Doll
28.05.26
2 Min.
Flix acquires majority stake in Flibco
Deals

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.

Saskia Doll
S. Doll
22.01.26
3 Min.
Flix: buses now rolling through Australia
Deals

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.

Saskia Doll
S. Doll
29.11.25
2 Min.
Flix continues expansion in Latin America
Deals

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.

Regina Bruckschlögl
R. Bruckschlögl
01.03.25
2 Min.
Flix: Green buses in Mexico and more green trains in Germany
Deals

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.

Maximilian Feigl
M. Feigl
09.10.24
2 Min.
EQT Future and Kühne Holding acquire 35 percent of Flix
Deals

EQT Future and Kühne Holding acquire 35 percent of Flix

Global investment company EQT is acquiring a 35 percent minority stake in Flix together with Kühne Holding. The stake is part of a long-term strategic partnership based on a shared vision for the next phase of profitable growth for Flix.

Maximilian Feigl
M. Feigl
08.07.24
3 Min.
Flix reports record year: 2 billion euros in total revenue
Inside Stories

Flix reports record year: 2 billion euros in total revenue

When presenting preliminary figures for fiscal year 2023, Flix announced a new record. For the first time, the Munich unicorn achieved total revenue of 2 billion euros. This represents revenue growth of a full 30 percent for Flix.

Saskia Doll
S. Doll
06.03.24
2 Min.
Flix: Green buses now operating in India
Deals

Flix: Green buses now operating in India

Flix’s global expansion continues: Starting today, the Munich-based company’s green long-distance buses are also operating on the Indian subcontinent.

Regina Bruckschlögl
R. Bruckschlögl
06.02.24
2 Min.
André Schwämmlein from Flix: “We’re far from finished”
Interviews

André Schwämmlein from Flix: “We’re far from finished”

USA, Chile, and soon India – if anyone knows how to do internationalization, it’s Flix. In an interview with Flix co-founder André Schwämmlein, we discuss how much planning is required for a successful international expansion and what concrete tips he can offer startups who are preparing for a market launch abroad.

Helen Duran
H. Duran
18.12.23
6 Min.
Flix celebrates most successful first half-year in its history
Inside Stories

Flix celebrates most successful first half-year in its history

From January to the end of June 2023, more than 36 million people traveled worldwide with the offerings of Munich-based mobility company Flix. Total revenue was 860 million euros, making the first half of 2023 Flix’s most successful first half-year to date.

Maximilian Feigl
M. Feigl
04.10.23
2 Min.
Flix plans to expand into India
Deals

Flix plans to expand into India

Flix plans to expand its bus division Flixbus into India next year. The Munich-based company is aiming for market leadership on the subcontinent.

Simon Tischer
S. Tischer
01.06.23
2 Min.
Flixbus report backs long-distance buses in Germany ticket
Inside Stories

Flixbus report backs long-distance buses in Germany ticket

Flixbus wants to become part of the “Germany ticket”, the nationwide valid ticket for an expected 49 euros per month. A study commissioned by Flixbus examines the effects of integrating long-distance buses into the offering and reaches a positive conclusion.

Simon Tischer
S. Tischer
01.03.23
2 Min.