FlixBus The European alternative to Greyhound (US) / long-distance flights
Inter-European long-distance bus booking system with CO₂ tracking
About FlixBus
Digital booking platform for long-distance bus travel with integrated CO₂ tracking. The system connects over 2500 European destinations and operates according to EU transport regulations.
Highlights
- ✓ Over 5,000 connections in 40 European countries
- ✓ Tickets from €4.99, cheapest long-distance travel in Europe
- ✓ WiFi, power outlets and air-conditioned buses
- ✓ Easy booking via app, no printouts required
- ✓ CO₂ compensation with Green Ticket available
Why European?
- → Munich-based company, GDPR compliant
- → European route network and driver rights to EU standards
- → Flix SE is subject to German and EU data protection law (Snowflake as data platform, application hosting not publicly disclosed)
- → Sustainable alternative to flights for European trips
Pricing
Tickets from €4.99 · No booking fees · FlixPass for frequent travelers
Frequently asked questions about FlixBus
What is FlixBus and what is it used for? +
FlixBus is a German long-distance bus booking platform from Flix SE in Munich, founded in 2013. The network includes over 8,000 travel destinations in more than 40 countries. Sister company FlixTrain offers affordable long-distance rail travel in Germany. Over 500 million passengers have used FlixBus so far. Flix SE is owned by EQT Partners (Sweden).
Does FlixBus run on European infrastructure? +
FlixBus (Flix SE) is GDPR-compliant as a German EU company. Booking and location data is processed in EU data centers. For its data platform, Flix uses Snowflake AI Data Cloud, after migrating from its own data centers to the cloud. The specific provider for application infrastructure is not publicly disclosed.
How sustainable is FlixBus? +
FlixBus has committed to climate neutrality by 2040 in Europe and 2050 internationally. A FlixBus trip saves around 80 percent CO2 compared to a car. FlixBus is testing e-buses and hydrogen buses on selected routes (including Frankfurt-Mannheim). FlixTrain runs on 100 percent green electricity.
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Inter-European long-distance bus booking system with CO₂ tracking
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Entry verified on 08.05.2026