Touring Tours & Travel GmbH

What Touring Tours & Travel GmbH does

Touring Tours & Travel GmbH is a Frankfurt am Main-based, privately held (GmbH) passenger transport company that operates charter, scheduled, and shuttle bus services primarily in the Rhein-Main region of Germany and increasingly across European borders. The company was established in mid-2008 through a spinoff from Deutsche Touring GmbH and is led by Managing Director Werner Jaeger. Its core customer base spans corporate clients, government and municipal authorities, airlines, clubs and associations, schools, and event organizers, with named accounts including Europäische Zentral Bank, United Airlines, Air Astana, Magistrat Stadt Frankfurt, Messe Frankfurt, and Rheinbahn Düsseldorf.

The operating platform is built around a vertically integrated asset base rather than software: a fleet of premium-brand travel buses (Setra, Mercedes, MAN, Irizar) seating 4–62 passengers, supplemented by Mercedes Sprinter shuttle vehicles in standard and VIP configurations; an in-house certified master workshop (Meisterbetrieb) with mechanics, electricians and bodywork specialists; an on-site TÜV-GTÜ inspection station with weekly inspector presence; and an in-house fuel station supplied by Roth Energie. The company also markets longer-distance leisure services as an official partner on the Romantic Road (Würzburg–Füssen) and operates scheduled line transport, rail replacement, school shuttle, and airport transfer routes. Standard on-board amenities include air conditioning, onboard toilet, galley kitchen, refrigerator, folding tables, navigation, and electronic driver assistance systems.

The business model is multi-stream. Bus rental/charter is priced per contract with published cancellation terms; scheduled line transport is operated on a recurring-route basis with municipal/public-sector counterparties; and the workshop, bus washing/WC service, and fuel station generate supplementary professional-services and transaction-based revenue from external customers across Europe. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct — quote request forms, dedicated department contacts, and 24/7 dispatch availability — with no intermediaries. The company holds DVR certification (German Road Safety Council) for passenger transport compliance. Headcount is concentrated in its touring chauffeur base (over 100), supported by a small dispatch, workshop, and administrative team at the Frankfurt headquarters.

Name

Touring Tours & Travel GmbH

Legal name

Touring Tours & Travel GmbH

Website

https://touring-travel.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Touring Tours & Travel GmbH is a Frankfurt-based, privately held bus company offering charter, shuttle, scheduled line, and tour transportation across Germany and Europe, supported by an in-house workshop, TÜV inspection station, and fuel station serving fleet operations and external commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Bus and Passenger Transportation Services

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (48551), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487), Limousine Service (485320)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Tour & Sightseeing Coach Charters (THAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Airport Transfer & Chauffeured Services (THAIAFAB), Coach & Bus Charter Fleet Rental (With/Without Driver) (TLABADAE), VIP Transportation & Motorcade Services (HSACAMAG)

Keywords

• Bus charter services
• Passenger transportation
• Scheduled bus transport
• Shuttle bus services
• Bus fleet maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Bus Rental / Charter: Core revenue from renting buses with drivers for various occasions including group travel, club trips, corporate events, congress travel, airport transfers, VIP trips, and event transportation. Pricing is quote-based, negotiated per contract.
2. Scheduled Line Transport (Linienverkehr): Public transportation services on scheduled routes including city bus services (Düsseldorf, Kronberg), rail replacement services (Schienenersatzverkehr), and shuttle services for schools and airports.
3. Technical Services: Revenue from bus washing (including WC draining), maintenance and repair services, and fuel station operations serving external customers.
4. Fuel Station Operations: Sale of diesel, motor oil, and AdBlue to external companies including Transdev, FlixBus, and other transport companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Touring Tours & Travel GmbH provides passenger bus transportation services including charter/rental of travel buses (4–62 seats) and Mercedes Sprinter shuttles, scheduled line transport, and VIP/airport transfer services, supported by an in-house certified workshop, TÜV-GTÜ inspection station, bus washing facilities, and a company-owned fuel station. The company operates 24/7 dispatch with over 100 touring chauffeurs and serves corporate, government, group, and consumer clients across the Rhein-Main region and broader Europe.

Product overview

Touring Tours & Travel GmbH is a certified bus transportation company based in Frankfurt am Main offering a comprehensive portfolio of passenger transport and vehicle maintenance services. The core offering consists of bus travel/tour services, bus rental with drivers, shuttle bus operations, and scheduled route transport. The product portfolio centers on Reisebusse (travel buses) from Setra, Mercedes, MAN, and Irizar brands ranging from 4 to 62 passenger seats, complemented by Shuttlebusse (Mercedes Sprinter variants for 15-19 passengers) and Linienverkehr (scheduled transport). Supporting sub-products include Buswartung (in-house certified workshop for maintenance, air conditioning, auto glass, and TÜV inspections), Buswäsche + WC ablassen (washing and sanitation services), and Betriebstankstelle (fuel station serving external commercial vehicles). Online inquiry forms for quotes and technical services round out the digital customer experience. The company operates 24/7 disposition services and maintains over 100 chauffeurs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reisebusse (Travel Bus Charter) Charter and rental of travel buses with capacities from 4 to 62 passengers, using Setra, Mercedes, MAN, and Irizar vehicles equipped with air conditioning, onboard toilet, galley kitchen, refrigerator, folding tables, GPS navigation, footrests, and electronic assistance systems. Serves corporate events, group travel, club trips, congress travel, and tours.
• Shuttlebusse (Shuttle Bus Services) Shuttle bus services for airport transfers, school transportation, and rail replacement traffic using Mercedes Sprinter vehicles in standard (15-seat) and VIP (19-seat) configurations.
• Linienverkehr (Scheduled Line Transport) Scheduled and regular-route passenger transport services for city and regional transit, including routes in Düsseldorf and Kronberg, Schienenersatzverkehr (rail replacement services), and school shuttles.
• Busreisen (Bus Tours and Trip Services) Bus travel and tour services including transfers, city tours, excursion trips, round tours, event transport, congress travel, group travel, club travel, company events, airport transfers, VIP transport, and rental vehicles across the Rhein-Main region.
• Buswartung (Bus Maintenance Workshop) In-house certified master workshop providing full maintenance and repair services for buses and commercial vehicles, including air conditioning maintenance, windshield/auto glass repair, and TÜV-GTÜ inspection services. Staffed with mechanics, electricians, and bodywork specialists.
• Buswäsche + WC ablassen (Bus Washing and Toilet Service) Professional bus cleaning and sanitation services including exterior washing (€38–€45 depending on vehicle size), toilet emptying (€25), vacuum cleaning (€8), and high-pressure cleaning (€22). Open Monday–Friday 7:00–18:00 and Saturday 7:00–12:00.
• Betriebstankstelle (Commercial Fuel Station) Commercial fuel station supplying diesel, motor oil, and AdBlue from Roth Energie, open to external commercial vehicles with long-term customer relationships including Transdev Stadtbusse, Frankfurt Sightseeing, FlixBus, MC Reisen, Knesevic, SAPS, and Volpi.
• Romantische Straße (Romantic Road Coach Tours) Specialized tour service along the Romantic Road, Germany's oldest holiday route, connecting Würzburg to Füssen (460 km) from the Main river to the Alps. Bookings handled through partner portal Romantic Road Coach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers from all European countries use the workshop services

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Roth EnergiecoreTechnology or IntegrationThe company's fuel station uses quality fuels from Roth Energie, providing diesel, motor oil, and AdBlue products for company vehicles and external customers.
• Transdev StadtbusseminorOthersExternal fuel station customer - regularly refuels Transdev city buses at the company fuel station.
• FlixBusminorOthersFlixBus is both a fuel station customer and partner for Balkan lines (Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia routes are redirected to FlixBus for booking).
• Frankfurt SightseeingminorOthersExternal company refueling at the company fuel station for sightseeing operations in Frankfurt.
• MC ReisenminorOthersExternal travel company using the fuel station services.
• TÜV-GTÜcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeekly presence at company location performing vehicle inspections (SP and HU), brake testing, and all required TÜV acceptance tests in the dedicated inspection hall.
• Romantic Road CoachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotional partner for Romantic Road tours from Würzburg to Füssen. Touring Tours & Travel is an official partner for this historic German holiday route founded in 1950, spanning 460 kilometers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FlixBus: Germany's dominant low-cost long-distance bus platform and a Touring fuel-station customer. Competes indirectly on long-distance routes and via Balkan-line redirects, while creating margin pressure across the charter coach market.
• Transdev GmbH: Large multi-modal mobility provider in Germany operating city buses, regional transit, and rail replacement. Touring Tours & Travel both serves Transdev (fuel-station customer, scheduled subcontractor) and competes for overlapping regional bus contracts in Rhein-Main.
• DB Regio Bus: Deutsche Bahn's regional bus arm operating Schienenersatzverkehr (rail replacement) and regional bus routes across Germany - directly overlapping with Touring Tours & Travel's scheduled line and rail replacement business.

Direct peers

• Deutsche Touring GmbH: Frankfurt-based charter and tour bus operator from which Touring Tours & Travel was spun off in 2008. Operates a similar long-distance coach and tour package model, making it the closest direct comparability reference for fleet, services, and customer profile.
• IC Bus GmbH: Deutsche Bahn subsidiary operating intercity bus and rail replacement services in Germany. Directly comparable in fleet, service mix (charter plus rail replacement), and target customer profile to Touring Tours & Travel.
• Blaguss Reisen GmbH: Austrian charter and tour bus operator with comparable fleet of premium coaches (Setra, MAN, Mercedes) and a similar mix of group travel, corporate charter, and tourism products. Closest DACH-region direct peer for fleet and service comparability.

Emerging players

• BlaBlaCar Bus: Long-distance bus product from BlaBlaCar operating routes across France and into neighboring markets. Competes for intercity passengers and exerts pricing pressure on the European charter coach market that Touring Tours & Travel participates in.

Regional players

• Bergkvarabuss AB: Large Nordic and European coach and bus operator providing charter, scheduled transit, and tourism services. Comparable business model and premium fleet mix, but operates primarily outside Germany.

Others

• Setra (EvoBus GmbH / Daimler Truck): Premium German coach OEM supplying Setra-brand vehicles that form the backbone of Touring Tours & Travel's fleet. Not a competitor but a strategic supplier whose product roadmap (electric/hydrogen coaches) directly affects Touring's future CAPEX and emissions trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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