Krol Reizen B.V.

What Krol Reizen B.V. does

Krol Reizen B.V. is a Dutch family-owned touringcar (coach) charter and group transport company headquartered in Tiel, Netherlands, operating continuously since 1965. The company provides passenger transport for groups of 9 to 90 passengers using a fleet that includes standard touringcars, 19-passenger midi coaches, 29-30 seat VIP coaches, 50-62 seat standard coaches, 80 and 90-seat double-deckers, a wheelchair-accessible coach with lift (capacity for up to 10 wheelchair passengers plus 52 seated), and a specialized 40-seat funeral coach (uitvaartbus) with audio/presentation facilities and a coffee bar, operated since 1980. On-board amenities across the fleet include climate control, stereo/CD/DVD, toilet, refrigerator, and optional catering with hostess service.

The company generates revenue through a quote-based charter model (pricing not publicly disclosed) serving school groups as the primary segment, event and festival transport (notably Appelpop), funeral transport with funeral-director coordination, day-trip and multi-day tour packages including attraction reservations and guided tours, and corporate/private group hire. Distribution runs through 24/7 phone, email, and a website quote-request form, supported by sales-led outreach. Operations are certified to ISO 9001:2015 (audited annually by KIWA since 2000) and the company holds the required Dutch Veiligheidsdocument for touringcar operations; facilities achieved Energy Label A in January 2023.

On September 1, 2024, Krol Reizen Tiel merged with four other regional family operators — Jan Hol Personenvervoer Geldermalsen, Streef Reizen Culemborg, Personenvervoer Zuydam, and Touringcarbedrijf Van Zanten Herwijnen — into a single unified entity under the Krol Reizen B.V. brand, expanding the addressable region across Gelderland (Tiel, West Betuwe, Culemborg, Geldermalsen, Herwijnen, Leerdam, Gorinchem, Zaltbommel) while claiming Netherlands-wide service capability. The company is privately held with no external investment or PE involvement, and Krol Touringcars B.V. is referenced as a related legal entity.

Name

Krol Reizen B.V.

Legal name

Krol Reizen B.V.

Website

https://krolreizen.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Krol Reizen B.V. is a Dutch family-owned touringcar charter company operating since 1965 in Tiel, Netherlands. It provides group coach transport (9-90 passengers), school trips, event transport, and specialized funeral coach services across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter bus and coach transport

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321), Tour Operators (56152)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Escorted Coach & Bus Package Tour Operators (THAKADAA), Tour & Sightseeing Coach Charters (THAIAIAB), Luxury/VIP Coach Charters (THAIAIAJ)

Keywords

• Charter bus services
• Group passenger transport
• School trip transport
• Funeral coach services
• Event transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Touringcar Charter/Hire: Core revenue stream from renting touringcars with drivers to groups. Pricing is quote-based, varying by vehicle type, distance, duration, and group size. Minimum booking from 9 persons.
2. School Trip Services: Complete school trip organization including transportation, entrance reservations to amusement parks, zoos, museums, and guided tours. The company acts as a tour operator handling all logistics.
3. Funeral Transport Services: Specialized funeral transport service with dedicated uitvaartbus (funeral coach) for 40+ passengers, including optional flower arrangements and support for funeral directors.
4. Event Transportation: Transportation services for events, festivals, and concerts, including popular local Appelpop event transport. May include catering and hostess services.
5. Catering and Hospitality Services: Optional lunch packages and catering services aboard touringcars, with or without hostess service, offered as add-on to transportation contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Krol Reizen B.V. is a Dutch touringcar company that rents coaches with drivers for groups of 9 to 90 passengers, offering standard, VIP, double-decker, wheelchair-accessible, and specialized funeral coaches. The company also organizes complete school trips, event transport, and day or multi-day tours, with optional on-board catering and hostess services. Operations are governed by ISO 9001:2015 quality management and KNV industry terms, with 24/7 booking availability.

Product overview

Krol Reizen B.V. is a coach transport company operating as a single unified service with a diverse fleet of touringcars. The core offering consists of touringcar rental and transport services for groups from 9 to 90 passengers, categorized into standard coaches, VIP coaches, double-deckers, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Supporting services include school trip organization, event transport (specializing in Appelpop), funeral transport (unique uitvaartbus), and day trip/multi-day travel packages. Additional offerings include on-board catering, lunch packages, and premium seating configurations (Comfort-Class and Royal-Class). The company operates a modern fleet managed through an internal Trip drivers portal system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charter Touringcar (Coach Hire) Standard touringcar charter with driver for groups of 9 to 90 passengers, including standard, VIP, double-decker, wheelchair-accessible, and tourliner configurations. Available with on-board climate control, entertainment, toilet, and optional catering and hostess service. Quote-based pricing per booking.
• Schoolreizen (School Trip Organization) Complete school trip organization service including transport, entrance reservations for amusement parks, zoos, museums, and guided tours. Features free cancellation and changes, dedicated personal contact, and drivers with first-aid training. Targeted at schools and youth groups.
• Rouwvervoer (Funeral Coach Transport) Specialized funeral transport service featuring a dedicated 40-seat funeral coach (uitvaartbus) with presentation facilities, audio system, refrigerator, and coffee/tea bar. Accommodates wheelchair-bound family members. Serves funeral directors and bereaved families with over 40 years of experience.
• Evenementenvervoer (Event Transportation) Transportation services for events, festivals, and concerts, including the specialty local Appelpop event transport. Provides shuttle services and group transportation for event organizers.
• Dagtochten en Meerdaagse Reizen (Day Trips and Multi-Day Tours) Day trip and multi-day travel packages organized by Krol Reizen, including cross-border tours to destinations in France, Germany, Austria, and Poland. Combines transport with optional catering and guided tour services.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 9001 certification maintained since 2000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jan Hol Personenvervoer GeldermalsencoreOthers · 1 September 2024One of five regional touringcar companies that merged into Krol Reizen B.V. on September 1, 2024. Previously independent, now operating as unified entity under Krol Reizen brand.
• Streef Reizen CulemborgcoreOthers · 1 September 2024One of five regional touringcar companies that merged into Krol Reizen B.V. on September 1, 2024. Previously independent, now operating as unified entity under Krol Reizen brand.
• Personenvervoer ZuydamcoreOthers · 1 September 2024One of five regional touringcar companies that merged into Krol Reizen B.V. on September 1, 2024. Previously independent, now operating as unified entity under Krol Reizen brand.
• Touringcarbedrijf Van Zanten HerwijnencoreOthers · 1 September 2024One of five regional touringcar companies that merged into Krol Reizen B.V. on September 1, 2024. Previously independent, now operating as unified entity under Krol Reizen brand.
• KNV (Koninklijk Nederlands Vervoer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch branch organization for road transport. Krol Reizen uses KNV Busvervoer general transport and travel conditions. Company participates in KNV campaigns including 'Slim op weg' (Smart on the Road), an initiative of IRU (International Road Transport Union) promoting sustainable mobility through touringcar transport.
• KIWAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndependent certification organization that annually audits Krol Reizen for ISO 9001 quality management compliance. KIWA is a Dutch certification body specializing in quality and safety certification.
• SKTB (Stichting Toetsing Buspersonenvervoer)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFoundation for assessing touringcar passenger transport. Collaborates with government authorities including ILT and RDW for ongoing quality control of Krol Reizen's operations.
• Inspectie Leefomgeving en Transport (ILT)minorOthersDutch government inspection authority for environment and transport. Participates in ongoing quality control and regulatory oversight of touringcar operations alongside SKTB and other authorities.
• Rijksdienst voor het Wegverkeer (RDW)minorOthersDutch government service for vehicle registration and road transport regulation. Contributes to quality control and regulatory compliance verification for Krol Reizen's fleet.
• STO/FSO (Stichting Naleving CAO)minorOthersFoundation for compliance with collective labor agreements. Monitors adherence to social regulations and CAO requirements in the touringcar transport sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• De Graaf Reizen: Established Dutch touringcar operator providing charter services, school trips, and corporate transport. Comparable Dutch regional touringcar peer with overlapping product and customer mix.
• Bak Reizen: Dutch touringcar company offering charter transport, school trips, day trips, and group travel across the Netherlands. Comparable regional family-owned charter coach operator with similar product mix and target segments.
• Van Delft Touringcars: Dutch touringcar company providing charter group transport across the Netherlands. Comparable regional Dutch coach charter operator with similar mid-market positioning and service offerings.
• Munckhof Reizen: Dutch touringcar and group transport operator serving events, school trips, and corporate clients with a comparable fleet including VIP and accessible coaches. Closely comparable family-business-style Dutch coach charter operator with overlapping service offerings and customer segments.
• VDB Touringcars: Dutch touringcar charter operator offering group transport, school trips, and corporate travel. Comparable regional Dutch coach charter peer with similar fleet range and target customers.

Emerging players

• FlixBus Nederland: European intercity bus operator serving Dutch routes with a technology-led platform model. Emerging player in Dutch bus/charter space, focusing on long-distance scheduled service but increasingly adjacent to group/charter bookings.

Broad incumbents

• Eurolines: European long-distance coach operator offering international charter and scheduled coach services. Broad incumbent with overlapping international charter coach capabilities relevant to Krol Reizen's documented multi-day European tours.
• Arriva Personenvervoer Nederland: Major Dutch public transport operator (subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn) running regional buses and trains across the Netherlands. Broad incumbent offering overlapping passenger transport capabilities, particularly in regional bus and group transport segments.
• Connexxion: Large Dutch public transport operator (Transdev subsidiary) providing regional bus services nationwide. Broad incumbent in Dutch passenger transport with overlapping capabilities in school and regional bus transport.

Regional players

• EBS (Egged Bus Systems) Public Transportation: Dutch regional bus operator primarily serving the Haaglanden region with scheduled bus services. Regional peer with overlapping bus transport capabilities in adjacent Dutch geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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