- On its platform, Omio now offers tickets for FlixBus and
FlixTrain, two of Europe's most
popular travel options.
- Omio is thus expanding its booking platform to include tickets
for the largest European long-distance coach network and a
constantly growing range of train connections.
- Today, 25 per cent of all bookings via Omio are already
coach journeys - and the number will continue to rise thanks to
selling Flix tickets
- The goal is to make collective and sustainable travel more
attractive and seamless
- This agreement solidifies Omio's position as the leading
travel service platform across Europe and beyond
BERLIN, June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 43 million rail, bus,
ferry and air travel bookings have been conducted worldwide via
the Omio Group's global travel platform.
Now, Omio is expanding its ticket offering for
travellers. Tickets for FlixBus and FlixTrain
from global mobility provider Flix can now be
booked via the Omio platform. Omio is
thus supplementing its multimodal travel platform with
tickets for Europe's largest
long-distance bus network and a constantly growing network of train
connections.
Alongside trains, coaches are currently the most popular type of
journey on the Omio travel platform. Today, 25 per cent of bookings
made on Omio worldwide are already coach trips. In Germany, this share is currently seven per
cent. The integration of Flix on the Omio platform will further
increase this share. This is because long-distance coach travel is
becoming increasingly popular in Germany and worldwide. Last year alone, 81
million passengers worldwide traveled with services from Flix.
Experts expect a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4 per cent
for the long-distance coach market, which is expected to grow to
EUR 6.2 billion by 2027 (Research and
Markets). Travellers value long-distance coach travel in particular
for its flexibility and exploratory nature. According to Omio data,
coach bookings increase in the summer months in particular. The
most popular routes include 'Paris
- London' and 'Barcelona - Paris'.
"Our mission at Omio is to give as many people as possible
worldwide access to sustainable, affordable, convenient and
multimodal travel experiences. Our partnership with Flix is an
important milestone in achieving this goal. Not only are we joining
forces with one of the largest travel providers for bus and train
travel in Europe - Flix also
shares our vision for an attractive and innovative travel ecosystem
for the benefit of travellers. Therefore, the cooperation between
Omio and Flix not only exemplifies the advantages of fair
competition and open markets but also underscores our commitment to
a level playing field in the travel market that prioritizes the
interests of travelers and fosters innovation," emphasises
Veronica Diquattro, President
Consumer and Supply Business Europe at Omio.
With the integration of Flix tickets, Omio is driving forward
its own growth strategy. This month alone, Omio has already
launched B2B partnerships for the Omio API integration with Iryo
(Connecta) and Uber X in Spain and
the UK. These partnerships are part of our ongoing efforts to
expand our service offerings and provide our customers with a wider
range of travel options.
About the Omio Group: Since its foundation in 2013, the Omio
Group has been helping its customers discover new ways of
travelling. Thanks to the two interlinked platforms Omio and
Rome2Rio, Omio is the world's leading travel platform for
searching, comparing and booking. Omio B2B Partnership is servicing
OTA's and mobility providers with tailored business solutions. Omio
supports its customers in their desire to explore Europe, the United
States and Canada by train,
bus, flight and ferry. Omio works with over 1,000 transport
providers; customers can book in 21 languages and pay in 26 foreign
currencies. The Omio Group employs over 300 people from over 50
countries and has offices in Berlin, Prague, Melbourne and London. The Omio Group offers its customers
journeys that move them.
For more information, visit omio.com/corporate
About Flix: Flix intends to transform the public transport
sector by offering sustainable and affordable long-distance bus-
and train travel solutions in more than 40 countries across four
continents. With its asset-light business model and innovative
technology platform, Flix, launched in 2013 swiftly established a
market-leading position for long-distance bus travel in
Europe, North America and Türkiye and is rapidly
expanding further into South
America and India through
its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Kamil Koç, and Greyhound.
For more information, please
visit corporate.flixbus.com.
Press contact
Sebastian Ries
Openers GmbH
omiocc@opnrs.com || +49 1578 058 8488
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