Overview

• Flixbus confirmed on July 15 that it will begin Australian operations in December 2025 to align with the southern hemisphere summer season.
• CEO André Schwämmlein described Australia as an attractive growth market and a pivotal milestone in Flix’s Asia-Pacific expansion strategy.
• The expansion will mirror Flixbus’s approach in Latin America by digitizing ticketing and operations in a market with modern fleets but traditional booking processes.
• This move extends Flix’s network beyond its existing presence in over 40 countries across four continents.
• Market analysis forecasts the West Pacific long-distance coach segment will grow at an average annual rate of 12.2% from 2023 to 2028.