Who owns FlixBus?
FlixBus is owned by Flix (Germany).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Evidence: FlixMobility acquires Greyhound to expand U.S. intercity bus services, 21 October 2021. Last checked .
Key facts
- Current owner
- Flix SE reported
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Munich
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Category
- Travel & transport › Bus & coach
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About FlixBus
FlixBus is one of the four brands listed on the Flix corporate site, which says it runs in Europe, North America, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and India. The site describes Flix as providing travel to more than 500 million travelers since its launch in 2013. FlixTrain, the group's rail brand, is a separate brand.
Ownership timeline of FlixBus
Where FlixBus sits in Flix
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
Open the full Flix ownership tree →
See the full Flix brand portfolio (3) →
Other brands owned by Flix
Flix controls 3 brands on Brandtree, 3 of them in travel & transport.
Also in travel & transport
Other brands in bus & coach, and who owns them
The 35 brands in bus & coach on Brandtree belong to 23 owners. The largest is Egged, with 4; Flix has 2.
| Brand | Owner | Owner based in |
|---|---|---|
| megabus | ComfortDelGro | 🇸🇬 Singapore |
| Derech Egged | Egged | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Huang Bus | Transport International | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong |
| Bus Éireann | CIÉ | 🇮🇪 Ireland |
| ATV Azienda Trasporti Verona | FNM | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Arriva UK Bus | Arriva | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Dan | Dan | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| First Bus | FirstGroup | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
About the owner: Flix
Flix is a privately held company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Brandtree records 3 brands under its control.
Flix SE is a long-distance travel company whose corporate site gives Munich as its base and says it launched in 2013. The site lists four brands: FlixBus, FlixTrain, Greyhound and Kâmil Koç. A press release of 21 October 2021 says FlixMobility bought Greyhound Lines, Inc. from FirstGroup plc. The pages opened do not name any shareholders.
🇩🇪 FlixBus and other German brands
Brandtree records a controlling owner for 243 brands that began in Germany. 90 of them (37%) are now controlled by a company headquartered in another country; FlixBus is not one of them.
- AeroLogic — DHL Group 🇩🇪
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport — FBB 🇩🇪
- Condor — Condor 🇩🇪
- Discover Airlines — Lufthansa Group 🇩🇪
- IntercityHotel — H World 🇨🇳
- Munich Airport — Munich Airport 🇩🇪
Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of FlixBus?
The parent company of FlixBus is Flix, a privately held company headquartered in Germany.
Is FlixBus German?
Yes. FlixBus originated in Germany and its owner, Flix, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is FlixBus still owned by Flix?
Yes. As of 5 October 2026, FlixBus is still owned by Flix. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] FlixMobility acquires Greyhound to expand U.S. intercity bus services — Flix, Official press release, published 21 October 2021; retrieved 5 October 2026.
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