omnibusverkehr spillmann

What omnibusverkehr spillmann does

Omnibusverkehr Spillmann is a privately held German regional mobility and travel operator headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissingen with operating presence in the Wuppertal area. The company runs a multi-vertical travel business built around its own fleet of modern comfort buses, packaged as "100% Spillmann-operated" tours. The catalogue spans roughly 25 travel lines including day trips (Tagesreisen), multi-day tours (Mehrtagesreisen), round trips, city trips, cultural and garden tours, wellness and spa (Kurreisen), river and ocean cruises, expedition cruises, flight packages, train experiences, and active vacations, plus dedicated sub-brands such as Young Line Travel (35+) and Großeltern-Enkel-Reisen. Beyond packaged tours, Spillmann offers Mietbus charter (one-off bus rental for private and corporate groups), operates an in-house travel agency (Reisebüro), and runs regional public bus services (ÖPNV) under the Spillmann Linien brand.

The underlying technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary: a third-party booking and appointment widget from booking-time.com handles online reservations and bus-rental inquiries, and a separate microsite at spillmann-linien.de handles public transport timetables. Distribution combines self-serve online booking with a field/direct-sales motion through the Reisebüro and Mietbus channels, plus community marketing via Instagram (@spillmann.reisen), email newsletters, and event-driven promotions such as the "4 Tagesreisen, nur 3 zahlen" bundle.

Revenue is generated primarily on a per-trip unit-pricing basis: day trips range €18-€78 per person, multi-day and wellness packages span roughly €20-€677 per person. Group discounts and travel gift vouchers (Reisegutschein) supplement per-trip revenue. Customer mix is predominantly B2C across individual travelers, seniors/wellness, families, and grandparent-grandchild groups, with a secondary B2B stream from corporate Mietbus charters and group travel. Charity-day-trip transportation to Europa Park for healthcare organizations (KITZ Heidelberg, Aktion Krebskranke Kinder Heidelberg, Kinderplanet Heidelberg) is highlighted for community-engagement purposes rather than as paid revenue. No revenue, headcount, ownership, or funding data is disclosed.

Name

omnibusverkehr spillmann

Legal name

Omnibusverkehr Spillmann

Website

https://spillmann.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Omnibusverkehr Spillmann is a privately held German regional mobility and travel operator running 25+ packaged bus tours, a charter (Mietbus) service, an in-house travel agency, and ÖPNV public bus services under Spillmann Linien.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bus Tour and Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510), Charter Bus Industry (4855), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Escorted Coach & Bus Package Tour Operators (THAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Package Tour Wholesalers (Pre-Packaged FIT/Group Programs) (THAKAJAC), River Cruise Booking & Distribution (Direct/Agents/OTAs) (THAEACAF), Group, Family & Multi-Generational Travel Planning (HSACAKAK)

Keywords

• Bus tour operator
• Group travel packages
• Charter bus rental
• Regional public transport
• Travel agency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bietigheim-bissingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Busreisen (Bus Travel Packages): The company sells organized bus travel packages including day trips, multi-day tours, cruise packages, cultural tours, wellness trips, and specialty themed journeys. Revenue comes from packaged travel services with transportation included.
2. Bus Rental (Mietbus): Busvermietung service for private groups and corporate clients to rent buses with drivers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Spillmann organizes and sells packaged leisure travel operated with its own fleet of Komfortreisebusse, including day trips, multi-day tours, wellness and spa trips, river and expedition cruises, cultural and sightseeing excursions, city trips, group tours, and flight packages arranged through the in-house travel agency. It also offers charter bus rental (Mietbus) to private and corporate customers and operates scheduled regional public transport under the Spillmann Linien (ÖPNV) brand.

Product overview

Omnibusverkehr Spillmann operates a multi-faceted travel and transportation business centered on bus-based travel services. The core offering consists of comfortable bus travel trips (Komfortbusreisen) covering over 25 travel categories including day trips, multi-day tours, cultural experiences, wellness retreats, city breaks, and active vacations. The company operates a bus rental service (Mietbus) for private charters and provides public transport under the Spillmann Linien brand. Special segments include Young Line Travel for travelers aged 35+ and dedicated grandparent-grandchild travel packages. The business model combines scheduled tour departures with individual group travel arrangements, supported by a travel agency for booking assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Komfortbusreisen (Comfort Bus Trips) Classic bus travel services operated 100% by Spillmann using modern Komfortreisebusse, forming the basis of the company's tour offerings for individual and group leisure travelers.
• Tagesreisen (Day Trips) Single-day excursion packages by comfort bus to nearby German destinations, with bundled promotions such as booking four day trips and paying for only three.
• Mehrtagesreisen (Multi-Day Trips) Extended travel packages of multiple days with overnight stays, including examples such as an 8-day Marienbad wellness package priced from €677 per person.
• Wellness & Kurreisen (Wellness and Spa Trips) Relaxation-focused travel packages combining bus transport with stays at wellness and spa destinations for body, mind, and soul, targeted at older and wellness-focused travelers.
• Rundreisen (Round Trips) Structured multi-day itineraries covering multiple destinations, providing travelers with a curated travel route and bundled transport and accommodation.
• Städtereisen (City Trips) Urban travel experiences focused on city sightseeing and cultural exploration, packaged with bus transport for German consumers.
• Saisonreisen (Seasonal Trips) Travel packages tied to specific seasons and events, including Christmas market tours and seasonal highlight journeys.
• Flusskreuzfahrten (River Cruises) Cruise experiences on calm inland waterways, often combined with bus travel to deliver a complete end-to-end travel package.
• Kreuzfahrt (Ocean Cruises) Sea and ocean cruise travel packages offered through Spillmann Reisen for travelers seeking larger-ship cruise experiences.
• Expeditionskreuzfahrt (Expedition Cruises) Adventure-focused cruise experiences targeting unique destinations for more exploratory travelers.
• Flugreisen (Flight Trips) Individual flight-based travel packages arranged through the Spillmann travel agency (Reisebüro).
• Großeltern Enkel Reisen (Grandparent-Grandchild Trips) Multi-generational travel packages designed for grandparents with grandchildren or parents with children, enabling family bonding trips.
• Young Line Travel (Reisen ab 35 Jahren) Travel packages aimed at travelers aged 35 and over, providing a curated catalog of trips for an active adult demographic.
• Zubucher (Group Join-In Tours) Pre-arranged group tours where individual travelers can book onto existing scheduled departures instead of organizing a private group.
• Aktivurlaub (Active Vacation) Outdoor and activity-focused travel packages including hiking and adventure activities, paired with bus transport and accommodation.
• Reiseboutique Premium and curated travel packages with elevated amenities and services for travelers seeking a higher-tier experience.
• Kultur & Sehenswürdigkeiten (Cultural and Sightseeing Tours) Cultural travel experiences covering museums, historical sites, gardens, knowledge and art institutions, and landmark sightseeing.
• Weltentdecker (World Explorers) Exploration-focused travel packages targeting adventurous travelers interested in global destinations beyond standard European routes.
• Mietbus (Bus Rental / Charter) Charter bus rental with driver for private groups, corporate clients, clubs, schools, and organizations needing bespoke group transportation.
• ÖPNV (Public Transport) — Spillmann Linien Scheduled regional public bus transport services operated under the Spillmann Linien brand, providing public transport connections in the Wuppertal region of Germany.
• Reisegutschein (Travel Gift Voucher) Branded Spillmann travel gift vouchers that can be redeemed against any of the company's trip offerings, marketed as a gifting product.
• Reisebüro (In-House Travel Agency) Personalized in-house travel agency that books individual travel including flights, custom group tours, and tailor-made itineraries for customers seeking assisted planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Special promotion offers 25% value bonus through 'buy 3 get 1 free' day trip packages

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Europa ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOmnibusverkehr Spillmann provides charter transportation services for Europa Park visitors and special events. The partnership was highlighted through a community initiative where Spillmann chauffeur drove healthcare workers from KITZ Heidelberg for a special day at Europa Park in Rust.
• KITZ Heidelberg (Kinderonkologisches Team)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership where Spillmann provided free transportation for the children's oncology team from University Hospital Heidelberg to Europa Park. This represents a community engagement initiative supporting healthcare workers.
• Aktion Krebskranke Kinder HeidelbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity partnership supporting children with cancer through transportation services for organization members and volunteers to participate in special outings.
• booking-time.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership providing the online booking and appointment scheduling infrastructure for Spillmann's travel reservations and bus rental inquiries.
• Spillmann Linien (ÖPNV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional public transport partner operating under the Spillmann brand, providing scheduled bus services in the Wuppertal region.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Studiosus Reisen: Studiosus is a Munich-based German tour operator running escorted multi-day cultural and study tours with their own guided product. Comparable to Spillmann's Mehrtagesreisen, Kultur, and Rundreisen offerings for German-speaking leisure travelers.
• Nickel Reisen: Nickel Reisen is a German operator running coach tours, river cruises, and group travel packages. Directly comparable to Spillmann's Flusskreuzfahrten, Mehrtagesreisen, and Komfortbusreisen offerings.
• Schauinsland-Reisen: Schauinsland-Reisen is a Duisburg-based tour operator with strong package-tour and charter-flight offerings for German leisure travelers. Comparable to Spillmann on multi-day package tours and group travel.
• Eberhardt Reisen: Eberhardt Reisen is a German regional tour operator based in Saxony offering coach tours, round trips, and group travel across Germany and Europe. Comparable to Spillmann's regional Komfortbusreisen and Tagesreisen offerings.
• IKARUS Reisen: IKARUS Reisen is a German tour operator specializing in escorted group tours worldwide. Directly comparable to Spillmann's escorted coach and multi-day tour business in terms of product and customer profile.

Emerging players

• Plantours Kreuzfahrten: Plantours is a Bremen-based German cruise line offering river and ocean cruises for German-speaking travelers. Comparable to Spillmann's Flusskreuzfahrten and Kreuzfahrt offerings in terms of customer profile and product.

Broad incumbents

• DER Touristik (DER Reisebüro): DER Touristik is one of Germany's largest travel groups operating tour packages, retail travel agencies, and charter services. Broad incumbent comparable to Spillmann across its travel agency, tour operating, and charter bus activities.
• FTI Group: FTI Group is a major German tour operator with package holidays, charter flights, and tour brands. Broad incumbent comparable to Spillmann's packaged tour business and travel agency operations.

Regional players

• DB Regio Bus (West): DB Regio Bus operates regional scheduled public bus services across Germany, partnering with regional operators. Comparable to Spillmann's Spillmann Linien regional ÖPNV public transport service in terms of route operating model and partner network.

Others

• Hauck Aufhäuser Touristik: Hauck Aufhäuser Touristik is a German tour operator/distributor focused on premium and niche travel brands. Comparable to Spillmann's Reiseboutique and premium curated tour offerings as a customer and channel reference.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/spillmann.reisen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/omnibusverkehr-spillmann-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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