FlixBus India, the global travel-tech company, is marking two years of operations in South India with more than 50% of its India network now spanning the region, as the company records strong growth across key southern markets. In September 2026, Flixbus’s network from Hyderabad grew 159% year-on-year, Bengaluru grew 260% and Chennai grew 100%, compared to September 2025.
As it enters its third year in the South, the company is set to add 120 buses across its southern network during Q3-Q4, while expanding its connectivity to destinations including Guntur, Coonoor and Ooty.
As part of the expansion, FlixBus also launched a new Hyderabad–Pondicherry connection with a Volvo Sleeper service, strengthening inter-state connectivity between Telangana and Tamil Nadu and adding another leisure destination to its growing network from Hyderabad.
FlixBus entered South India in September 2024 and since then, the company has expanded across the region, connecting major urban centres with spiritual, regional and leisure destinations.
The next phase of expansion will strengthen FlixBus’s connectivity across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The addition of Guntur will expand its regional connectivity in Andhra Pradesh, while Coonoor and Ooty will extend the network into established hill and leisure destinations. The Hyderabad–Pondicherry connection will create an additional inter-state travel option between the two states.
Surya Khurana, Managing Director, FlixBus India, said:
“South India has become a significant part of FlixBus India’s journey, and the fact that more than half of our network is now in the region is a reflection of the depth of the opportunity we see here. The next phase is about building density: connecting more cities, increasing capacity and making intercity travel a more accessible and dependable choice for passengers. Our asset-light model, combined with local operating partnerships and Flix’s technology and network expertise, gives us the ability to scale this model across markets while remaining responsive to the way people travel in India.”
The expansion is part of FlixBus India’s broader focus on building a connected intercity mobility network across India through technology and partnerships with regional bus operators. As the company enters its third year in South India, it will continue to expand its network while focusing on consistency in safety, service and passenger experience.
