About CheckMyBus

Why compare bus prices and trips with CheckMyBus?

CheckMyBus is the leading metasearch engine for intercity and airport buses. We connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) to provide you with millions of connections. For more than 10 years, we have been working tirelessly to integrate every available bus route on the planet into a single system.

Our Technology: How does CheckMyBus find better results?

CheckMyBus's entire system is built on direct API integrations (Application Programming Interfaces), which allow for a quick exchange of information between our partners' websites and ours. Full API integration is the key ingredient for quality search results.

What does this mean for you and the quality of our data?

Real-Time Pricing: with direct access to our partners' systems, we are able to show you the prices of their offers and their changes in real time.
Live Availability: together with price, our partners deliver us information on the seat availability of their trips. The "CheckMyBus Core Search Hub" will then show only the results where booking is still possible.
No Hidden Fees: We direct you straight to the provider, with no added surcharges. On the provider’s page you can also access any additional benefits such as deals, promotions, or loyalty programs.

Our Global Partner Network

We aggregate the inventory of over 12,500 bus companies worldwide. This includes bus stops in more than 100,000 cities or towns in 90 countries. We are the only player that bundles data from regional OTAs with dedicated market expertise and international OTAs with global booking set-up while also maintaining direct partnerships with key operators or companies not listed elsewhere.

Here is a selection of our technology partners and online travel agencies we are connected to worldwide:

Partner Platform	Integration Type	Coverage
Busbud	Direct API	Global
Omio	Direct API	International, especially Europe
Bookaway.com	Direct API	Global
Computicket	Direct API	South Africa
Infobus	Direct API	Poland, Ucraine, Eastern Europe
Obilet	Direct API	Turkey, International
Quero Passagem	Direct API	Brazil
Abhibus.com	Direct API	India
Vexere.com	Direct API	Vietnam
Easybook.com	Direct API	Malaysia, Singapore
12go.asia	Direct API	South East Asia
redBus	Direct API	Vietnam, Malaysia, India
BusOnlineTicket.com	Direct API	Malaysia, Singapore
Camboticket	Direct API	Cambodia

Direct Integrations: Partnering Directly with Operators

We don't just rely on third-party ticket agents. CheckMyBus has engineered direct API connections with many of the world's most critical bus operators, guaranteeing immediate access to their entire inventory and real-time pricing.

Here is an overview of selected directly integrated partners:

Partner Platform	Integration Type	Coverage
Flixbus	Direct API	Europe, Turkey, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Australia
National Express	Direct API	United Kingdom, Ireland
BlaBlaCar Bus	Direct API	France, Germany
Gontijo	Direct API	Brazil
Intercape	Direct API	South Africa
Intrcity Smartbus	Direct API	India
NueGo Greencell	Direct API	India
Aircoach	Direct API	Ireland
Primera Plus	Direct API	Mexico
Buser	Direct API	Brazil
Avanza Grupo	Direct API	Spain
Nomago	Direct API	Southern Europe
Greyhound USA	Direct API	USA
Arriva	Direct API	Southern Europe

What do independent sources say about CheckMyBus, our partnerships, and data?

As the leading source of data for intercity and airport buses, international media outlets often report on our key partnerships and have analyzed our data to highlight relevant price developments and saving opportunities.
Beyond bringing all bus connections into one search with real-time data, we strive to support the development and visibility of bus travel to achieve a future with more sustainable mobility.

Here are some articles about our partnerships and the use of CheckMyBus data for research purposes:

Partnership with Omio: International Partnership with Omio, one of the world’s leading OTAs for ground mobility, also referred to by Skift.
New Partners in India: Partnership in India with Abhibus, ixigo a major booking platform for bus tickets in India, covered by Economic Times India.
University of Milano Studies: Our data has served for a series of studies on bus prices and networks by the University of Milano, whose results were reflected in business media.

FAQs about CheckMyBus

What is the benefit of comparing bus prices and schedules with a metasearch engine?

As a metasearch engine, CheckMyBus aggregates real-time prices and availability from different sources, such as OTAs or operators, directly, and provides you with the results in an accessible way. Our platform then gives you all the tools to easily compare all the offers and make an informed choice.

Why use CheckMyBus to compare bus trips?

We are the only online platform for buses that aggregates content from bus operators, local Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and international players. Thanks to our direct technical connection to the interfaces of booking providers, we can provide you with high-quality data to compare better available prices in real time.

Is it better to book directly with a provider or with an Online Travel Agency?

Each platform has its own advantages. Booking with an operator may result in better prices and access to their loyalty programs. However, international travelers have better experiences with booking platforms, as local operators often do not support specific payment options or provide travel information in just a few languages. With CheckMyBus, you have the choice.

How can you find better results using CheckMyBus' Technology?

CheckMyBus is connected to more than 100 data interfaces around the globe directly. They deliver real-time data on price, schedules, and availability. Within the “CheckMyBus Core Search Hub”, this data is aggregated, matched to hundreds of thousands of stations, and transformed into normalized connection results. For every route, you will get data from different partner interface, and, when possible, multiple booking options for each trip. We match and connect billions of data points so that you can find the best results in one click!

Are there any fees to use the bus search engine and comparison services of CheckMyBus?

CheckMyBus doesn't charge you any additional fee for using our service. Bus ticket prices remain the same when booking and do not change as a result of being redirected through us. Booking fees may apply when booking through online travel agencies or tour operators, regardless of whether you use CheckMyBus. CheckMyBus receives a commission from the partner for the referral, not from the user.

How much do you save comparing bus prices on CheckMyBus?

Based on our data, comparing means that you save more than 70% on average. This is calculated from the cheapest to the most expensive price on a city-to-city or city-to-airport connection. You can check your savings using the “Best Price Check” tool in the search. The tool adapts to your filters and shows you the cheapest and fastest option of the current selection. When you click on the offers in the widget, they are highlighted in the search.

The Story of CheckMyBus

Founded in 2013, CheckMyBus began as a small company with a big vision, to revolutionize the intercity bus market around the world. Since its beginning, CheckMyBus has grown exponentially with 21 domains, featuring bus content in over 90 countries around the world. Moving forward, we plan to continue growing and expand our network to help users travel, no matter where they are or want to go. Our mission is to become the world's leading bus search engine and change the way people travel. Just a few of our milestones include:

2013

German Bus market liberalized
CheckMyBus is founded

2014

First major partnerships in Germany: FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and more

2015

CheckMyBus goes International: new British, Italian, French and Polish domains

2016

Expansion in Europe: Spain, Portugal and Czechia are added to the fold
First million of monthly unique users in August, of which more than 50% from outside Germany
New investors join in – Howzat Ventures and Angel Gate

2017

Across the Pond: USA, Brazil and Mexico arrive on the website
Touristic business for Southeast Asia and South Africa
CheckMyBus shows more departures than anyone else

2018

90% of the business comes from outside Germany
New investors: Marchmont Ventures (former Momondo/Cheapflights)

2019

For the first time more than 10 million monthly searches

2020

Focus on LATAM: new Colombian and Peruvian domains added
Covid Pandemic strikes global travel – CheckMyBus keeps whole team on board

2021

Global partnership to support KAYAK Group with Bus content
Digitalization of LATAM market: +300% user growth vs 2019

2022

The company becomes profitable
Recovery from the Pandemic: CheckMyBus grows by 100% compared to 2019
API services offered to our partners

2023

CheckMyBus celebrates its first 10 years

2025

Leading platform for bus content in India

We Can Do More Than Just Comparing Prices!

How is the bus market developing? What makes tomorrow's customers tick? CheckMyBus wants to find the answers to these and other questions about the bus business. Because of this our experts are continuously monitoring the bus market to find out more about the mobility of the future.

Take a look at our "background work" and gain valuable insights through our studies and webinars.