Blaguss Reisen

What Blaguss Reisen does

Blaguss Reisen GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned passenger transport and travel services company headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with operations across Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia. The company provides charter bus rentals (a fleet ranging from 20-seater minibuses to 80-seater double-deckers, including wheelchair-accessible Rolli-Buses and premium President luxury coaches), national and international scheduled bus services (operated partly in partnership with FlixBus and integrated with VOR and Wiener Linien), all-inclusive school excursion and ski course packages (via subsidiary Blaguss Tour GmbH), event and concert shuttle services, a scheduled shopping shuttle to Designer Outlet Parndorf, and professional sports team bus contracts. It also operates the Vienna International Bus Terminal (VIB) at Vienna Erdberg, Austria's largest bus station.

The company is a hardware- and operations-intensive transport business rather than a software platform. Its core technology is a modern diesel and Euro VI fleet averaging approximately two years in age, operated with HVO100 fossil-free fuel (up to 90% CO2 savings on 38-seaters), with twelve battery-electric Yutong coaches (~500 km range) and 48-seater electric coaches entering service in 2026, complemented by solar panels on bus roofs and depot photovoltaic/charging infrastructure. Onboard amenities include 4-star seating, free WLAN across Europe, ABA 2/ART/ESP/ASR/ABS safety systems, 230V power, air conditioning, and Ozonos Aircleaner air purification on double-deckers. A proprietary Blaguss-Verrechnungsservice handles parent payment collection for school trips, reducing administrative friction for institutional clients.

Blaguss's business model is a mix of one-time charter fees (per trip/day, quote-based, with surcharges up to €86 per started hour), per-transaction event and shuttle ticket sales (€18-€57 per person), per-student school package pricing, and long-term B2B service agreements (sports clubs, McArthurglen, event venues). Go-to-market combines direct sales via the blaguss.com website and inbound customer service, channel partnerships (FlixBus, Reisewelt travel agencies, oeticket.com, McArthurglen), sports team sponsorships, and event-driven marketing. The company employs 501-1,000 people and serves enterprise clients (sports clubs, retail, event organizers), schools, and individual travelers across the Central European market.

Name

Blaguss Reisen

Legal name

Blaguss Reisen GmbH

Website

https://blaguss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Blaguss Reisen GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned Austrian bus and coach operator providing charter rentals, scheduled intercity services, school excursion packages, event shuttles, and sports team bus contracts across Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia, also operating the VIB Vienna Erdberg terminal and transitioning to a battery-electric fleet in 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Bus Services

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (4855), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), School and Employee Bus Transportation (485410), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Coach & Bus Charter Fleet Rental (With/Without Driver) (TLABADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Intercity Coach Operators (Scheduled Network) (THAIADAA), Escorted Coach & Bus Package Tour Operators (THAKADAA), Shuttle Bus Leasing/Rental (Airport/Hotel/Corporate) (TLABADAD)

Keywords

• Charter bus rental
• Scheduled bus services
• School excursion packages
• Event shuttle transport
• Passenger coach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Charter Bus Rental with Driver: Core revenue stream: rental of coaches (8-seater to 80-seater double-decker, including specialized wheelchair-accessible Rolli-Bus and luxury President buses) with professional drivers for charter trips, excursions, transfers, and group travel. Priced per trip/day based on bus type and duration. Post-travel invoicing model.
2. Scheduled Bus Services (Linienverkehr): National and international scheduled bus services operated under its own operating licenses, including routes to/from the Vienna International Bus Terminal (VIB). Revenue generated per passenger trip. Distribution partly via FlixBus partnership for long-distance intercity routes.
3. School Trip Packages: All-inclusive package trips for schools including transport, accommodation, meals, lift passes, equipment rental, and activity programs. Offered as fixed-price per-student packages (e.g., ski days from €47, multi-day trips from €159-€479). BLAGUSS Tour GmbH acts as the tour operator (Reiseveranstalter).
4. Event & Concert Shuttles: Shuttle bus services to concerts, festivals, and cultural events (Seefestspiele Mörbisch, Burg Clam, Oper im Steinbruch St. Margarethen, public viewings). Revenue per person per trip (e.g., €21.50-€44 per person). Tickets sold online via BLAGUSS website.
5. Shopping Shuttle Parndorf: Regular shuttle service to Designer Outlet Parndorf (operated with McArthurglen Group), generating per-person ticket revenue for shopping transfer trips.
6. Vienna International Bus Terminal (VIB) Operations: BLAGUSS operates the VIB Vienna Erdberg — Austria's largest bus station — generating revenue from terminal operations and facilitating scheduled service connections.
7. Sports Team Bus Services: Provision of branded team buses (with drivers) to professional sports clubs including SK Rapid Wien, FK Austria Wien, FC Flyeralarm Admira, and spusu Vienna Capitals. Revenue generated through long-term service agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Blaguss Reisen provides charter bus rental with professional drivers, scheduled (Linienverkehr) intercity bus services, and packaged group travel across Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia. Its fleet spans 20-seater minibuses to 80-seater double-decker coaches, including luxury "President" buses and wheelchair-accessible "Rolli-Bus" vehicles. The company sells all-inclusive school excursion packages (via subsidiary Blaguss Tour GmbH), event and concert shuttles, ski trip packages, and shopping shuttles to Designer Outlet Parndorf. It also operates the Vienna International Bus Terminal (VIB) at Vienna Erdberg, Austria's largest bus station.

Product overview

Blaguss Reisen operates as a comprehensive bus travel and transportation company offering a diverse fleet of charter buses ranging from 20-seater minibuses to 80-seater double-decker coaches, along with premium 'President' luxury buses and wheelchair-accessible 'Rolli-Bus' vehicles. The company provides multiple service lines including school excursion programs (Schulausflüge) with customizable half-day, full-day, and multi-day trips; winter sports packages featuring ski days and ski courses at Austrian resorts; event shuttles to concerts, festivals, and cultural events; scheduled public transport services; and an expanding electric e-bus fleet for sustainable travel. The portfolio spans charter services, packaged travel products, and scheduled transportation across Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 20-Sitzer Charter Minibus Comfort-class minibus with 20 seats (19+1) for small groups, featuring Mercedes Benz 519 CDI engine, 4-star equipment, free WLAN, and air conditioning. Ideal for city tours, day trips, and small-group transfers where maneuverability is required.
• 38-Sitzer Charter Coach Compact coach under 12m length with 38 seats (37+1), Setra 511 HD with 300 kW power, free WLAN, 4-star equipment, and air conditioning. Runs on HVO100 fossil-free fuel achieving up to 90% CO2 reduction. Suitable for shuttle services, transfers, and city tours.
• President Luxury Buses Luxury bus brand available in multiple configurations (33, 38, 41, 44 seater) for premium travel experiences. Used as branded team buses for sports clubs including SK Rapid Wien (41-seater) and FK Austria Wien (33-seater).
• Rolli-Bus Wheelchair Accessible Transport Specially equipped buses for passengers with disabilities, available in configurations including 6+39, 8+33, and 58-seater models. Provided in partnership with ÖZIV Burgenland for accessible transport and support services.
• School Trip Programs (Schulausflüge) Comprehensive all-inclusive school excursion packages including half-day trips from EUR 18, full-day trips from EUR 26, multi-day project weeks from EUR 159, sports weeks, and city/language trips. Sold as fixed-price per-student packages including transport, accommodation, meals, lift passes, equipment rental, and activity programs. Tour operator role fulfilled by subsidiary Blaguss Tour GmbH.
• Ski Day & Ski Course Packages Winter sports packages for school groups including full-day ski trips (EUR 47-57 per student, including transport, lift pass, and equipment rental), compact ski days with lessons (EUR 77-80), multi-day ski courses at JUFA hotels (EUR 249-439, including accommodation and meals), and home advantage ski courses with daily transfers (EUR 179-299).
• Event & Festival Shuttle Services Round-trip shuttle bus services to concerts, festivals, and cultural events including Seefestspiele Mörbisch, Oper im Steinbruch St. Margarethen, Burg Clam concerts, Bergsee Mariazell concerts, and public viewing events. Priced per person per round trip (EUR 21.50-44 depending on event). Tickets sold online via BLAGUSS website and oeticket.com.
• Shopping Shuttle Parndorf Regular scheduled shuttle service from Vienna and surrounding areas to Designer Outlet Parndorf, operated in exclusive partnership with McArthurglen Group. Generates per-person ticket revenue for shopping transfer trips.
• Scheduled Bus Services (Linienverkehr) National and international scheduled bus services operated under BLAGUSS operating licenses, including routes to/from the Vienna International Bus Terminal (VIB). Distribution partly via FlixBus partnership for long-distance intercity routes and via VOR for regional transport integration.
• Professional Sports Team Bus Services Provision of branded team buses with drivers to professional Austrian sports clubs including SK Rapid Wien (President 41-seater), FK Austria Wien (President 33-seater), FC Flyeralarm Admira, and spusu Vienna Capitals (branded double-decker). Revenue generated through long-term service agreements for away match travel.
• Electric E-Bus Fleet (48-Sitzer Elektrobus) Battery-electric coach with 48 seats for sustainable charter and shuttle services. Part of a 12-unit e-coach fleet expansion (Yutong brand) with ~500 km range, planned for 2026 deployment in long-distance and intercity transport. Featured on the website as a key offering for emission-free passenger transport.
• Vienna International Bus Terminal (VIB) Operations BLAGUSS operates the VIB at Vienna Erdberg, Austria's largest bus station with the highest passenger volume. The terminal serves as a physical hub for scheduled and intercity services, generating revenue from terminal operations and facilitating scheduled service connections.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% CO2 emission reduction and 97% NOx reduction since 1990s
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vienna International Bus Terminal (VIB)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBLAGUSS operates the Vienna International Bus Terminal (VIB) at Vienna Erdberg — Austria's largest bus station with the highest passenger throughput. The VIB serves as a hub for scheduled intercity services, including BLAGUSS's own operations and FlixBus connections.
• FlixBuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partnership with FlixBus for operating green buses in national and international scheduled intercity services. BLAGUSS provides vehicles and drivers while FlixBus provides route network, branding, and consumer booking platform.
• Verkehrsverbund Ost-Region (VOR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership in local and regional transport integration. VOR coordinates public transport in the Vienna East Region, integrating BLAGUSS scheduled services into the broader regional transport network.
• Wiener LinienminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for urban transport connectivity in Vienna. Wiener Linien operates Vienna's public transit network, while BLAGUSS provides intercity and charter services with connections to Wiener Linien stops.
• Blaguss & Reisewelt Travel AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partnership with Reisewelt travel agency network. Reisewelt sells BLAGUSS package tours and charter services to its customer base, providing local sales reach and retail presence across Austria.
• McArthurglen Group (Designer Outlet Parndorf)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive shuttle partnership with McArthurglen Group for the Designer Outlet Parndorf shopping shuttle. BLAGUSS operates the shuttle service while McArthurglen promotes it to outlet visitors as a convenient transport option.
• Seefestspiele MörbischcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial shuttle partner for Seefestspiele Mörbisch — Austria's premier open-air musical theatre on Lake Mörbisch. BLAGUSS provides shuttle buses from Vienna, VIB Erdberg, and Eisenstadt for all performance dates. Cross-promoted via event's own ticketing platform.
• Oper im Steinbruch St. MargarethencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShuttle bus partner for Oper im Steinbruch St. Margarethen open-air opera performances. BLAGUSS transports audiences from Vienna and regional stops to the quarry venue for performances including Rainhard Fendrich and other artists.
• oeticket.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperation partnership in the event sector. oeticket.com sells BLAGUSS shuttle tickets alongside primary event tickets for concerts and festivals at Burg Clam and other venues.
• SK Rapid WienminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports cooperation partner. BLAGUSS provides a branded President 41-seater team bus for SK Rapid Wien professional football club's away match travel.
• FK Austria WienminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports cooperation partner. BLAGUSS provides a branded President 33-seater team bus for FK Austria Wien professional football club.
• FC Flyeralarm AdmiraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports cooperation partner. BLAGUSS provides a branded team bus for FC Flyeralarm Admira professional football club.
• spusu Vienna CapitalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports cooperation partner. BLAGUSS provides a branded double-decker shuttle bus for spusu Vienna Capitals professional ice hockey team.
• Vienna SightseeingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partnership in urban tourism and sightseeing in Vienna. Vienna Sightseeing operates city tour services, potentially integrating BLAGUSS transport for combined tour products.
• Schloss Schönbrunn KonzerteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent cooperation partner for concerts at Schönbrunn Palace. BLAGUSS provides transport solutions for concert attendees, integrating with Vienna's cultural event ecosystem.
• Schülerunion WienminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partnership with Schülerunion Wien (student union), promoting BLAGUSS school transport and excursion services to student members.
• GPN - Global Passenger NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBLAGUSS is a member of GPN — a worldwide association of high-quality bus companies facilitating international travel connections and cross-border cooperation.
• ÖZIV BurgenlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ÖZIV Burgenland (association for people with disabilities) to provide accessible transport and support services for passengers with special needs, utilizing BLAGUSS's Rolli-Bus fleet.
• Wiener PfadfinderInnenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation partnership in transport and logistics with Wiener PfadfinderInnen (Vienna Scouts), potentially providing charter transport for scout group activities and camps.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Eurolines:

Broad incumbents

• FlixBus (FlixMobility): Pan-European scheduled coach platform and BLAGUSS's distribution partner. Acts simultaneously as a customer (buying BLAGUSS capacity for long-distance routes) and a broad competitor shaping the scheduled-coach competitive landscape across Europe.
• ÖBB-Postbus: Austria's largest scheduled and charter bus operator, owned by the state railway ÖBB. Operates nationwide regular-route and school bus services, directly competing with BLAGUSS for both scheduled routes and major public contracts in Austria.

Direct peers

• Gschwindl: Austrian family-owned bus and tour operator with charter, scheduled, school trip, and ski packages (Schultransporte, Skikurse) closely mirroring Blaguss's service portfolio and target customer segments across Austria.
• Dr. Richard: Long-established Austrian bus operator (Richard'sche Verwaltungsgesellschaft) providing scheduled services, long-distance routes, and charter in Austria with similar coach fleet and tour operations — a directly comparable Austrian motorcoach peer.
• RegioJet (Student Agency): Czech/Slovak low-cost coach and rail operator with significant Austrian market presence (Vienna hub routes), directly overlapping BLAGUSS's Slovakia–Austria–Czechia cross-border scheduled and charter business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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