We are Autobus Oberbayern

Your partner for passenger transportation in Southern Germany

Autobus Oberbayern, based in Munich, is one of the largest bus companies in Germany. As a member of the Autobus Oberbayern Group, with approximately 920 employees and over 400 vehicles, the company covers almost the entire spectrum of passenger transportation. In addition to regular, charter, and specialized services, Autobus Oberbayern is also an expert in transport logistics for large events.

We take you everywhere you need to go
Buses are in our DNA.
Years
Founded 1890

Our traditional company has stood for absolute reliability and the highest level of service orientation for over 130 years. We combine experience and modernity in our thinking. Safety and quality are the standards by which we measure ourselves.  

Employees (approx.)
The engine of our company

Our employees are the heart of Autobus Oberbayern. They make us the top partner for passenger transport in Germany.

Buses (approx.)
We take you from A to B

We have what you need: Minibus, vintage bus, modern coach or premium VIP bus - in our fleet you will find the latest and safest vehicle models for every occasion and purpose. No matter what you need, the ideal vehicle is already waiting for you in our fleet.

History

From 1890 to now

1890

Matthias Holzmair (1st generation) starts to provide city tours and trips to the surroundings with his horse-drawn carriage business.

1907

Rudolf Schoenecker (1st generation) introduces the first motorised omnibus for city sightseeing tours in 1907 – an electrically powered vehicle.

1909

From rivals to partners: Rudolf Schoenecker and Matthias Holzmair team up to found the "Vereinigte Münchener Fremden Rundfahrten" transport company.

1927

The 2nd generation brings together the founders’ ideas. Rudolf Schoenecker (left) and Max Holzmair (right) jointly establish the “Motorwagen-Gesellschaft Oberbayern”. This step marks the official founding of Autobus Oberbayern.

1930

Tourism is booming, and the travel agency “Nord-Süd” is established at Lenbachplatz in Munich. Coach, rail and cruise journeys are offered.

1945

The business, which was dismantled during war, is redeveloped by Rudolf Schoenecker and Max Holzmair.

1973
 
1981

Relocation to the company’s own premises on Heidemannstrasse.

1986

Launch of "INS Reisen", a Joint tour Operator of Autobus Oberbayern and ISARIA Reisen.

1992

The 4th generation continues to shape the company to this day. In 1992, Nico Schoenecker (left) joins the company and shortly thereafter becomes Managing Director. In 2002, Alexander Holzmair (right) is appointed second Managing Director. Together, they fundamentally modernise Autobus Oberbayern and successfully lead the owner-managed family business into the 21st century.

1998

Autobus Oberbayern takes over the coach operator "Schranner".

1999

With five other coach operators Autobus Oberbayern founds the coach tour operator "teambus - Die Münchner Busreisen". 

2003

Due to the acquisition of the long-established company "Sareiter Busbetrieb" in Bad Wiessee, Autobus Oberbayern is also represented in the Tegernsee valley.  

2004

Autobus Oberbayern and Baumann Busbetrieb take over the Munich Division of "Kraftverkehr Südbayern GmbH".  Today, the company operates as "Busverkehr Südbayern" in regional public transport in and around Munich.

2006

Autobus Oberbayern founds the subsidiary "BUSKON" on the occasion of the World Cup in Germany. The company, which specializes in highly complex transport projects, undertakes the transport of teams and supervisors during the event.   

2014

Autobus Oberbayern takes over the Munich based "VBR - Verkehrsbetriebe und Servicegesellschaft" coach operator.

2016

The former provider of Frankfurt City tours "Yellow Cab" joins the Autobus Oberbayern Group, now named "Frankfurt Sightseeing GmbH".

2022