FlixBus
Munich-founded operator behind FlixBus and FlixTrain, running affordable long-distance coach and rail routes across Europe and beyond on a low-emissions fleet. A European alternative for intercity travel without flying.
Quick facts
Fares undercut trains and short-haul flights by a wide margin, and the route network covers small towns that budget airlines and rail operators often skip.
Journeys take noticeably longer than flying or high-speed rail, and delays are common on longer cross-border routes.
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Search FlixBusWhy does it score 65?
Incorporated in Munich, Germany – a full EU member state.
Backed by growth investors including EQT and Permira, but no single non-EU company holds a controlling stake.
Runs on a mix of infrastructure, not entirely within EU/EFTA.
GDPR-compliant, but the platform isn't open source, which keeps the accountability score modest.
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