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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.

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 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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.