Munich/Brussels, October 13th – As Europe gets ready to celebrate the Erasmus Days from October 12th to 17th, Flix and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) are helping students get closer to the people, places and experiences that make Erasmus unique. Through their long-standing partnership, ESN members benefit from a 10% discount on FlixBus journeys, making it easier to travel to more than 8,000 Erasmus days taking place across Europe.
ESN is present in 44 countries and connects more than 400,000 students. Over the past five years, its cooperation with Flix has helped Erasmus students travel beyond their host cities, discover new destinations and experience more of Europe during their time abroad.
The Erasmus Days bring students and communities together through hundreds of events taking place across Europe and beyond. From cultural activities and language exchanges to international food festivals, talks and community events, the six-day celebration showcases what Erasmus+ is ultimately about: exchange, curiosity and connections across borders.
With its extensive network connecting cities across Europe, gives students the freedom to turn the journey itself into part of their Erasmus experience. During the Erasmus Days, ESN members can use their exclusive 10% discount to travel to events, meet fellow students and discover the cities hosting the celebrations.
Alexander Schlüter, VP Marketing & Customer Product at Flix, said: “Erasmus turns Europe from a map into something you actually experience: new cities, new friendships and sometimes a completely new perspective on the world. Mobility is what makes many of those experiences possible. We want students to have the freedom to go beyond their host city, meet people across borders and make as much as possible of their time abroad.”.
Maja Gozdowska, Treasurer at the Erasmus Student Network, said: “The Erasmus Generation is constantly on the move. They are curious, open to new cultures and eager to connect across borders. Affordable mobility is an important part of that experience and partners like FlixBus help students make Europe more accessible and turn opportunities for exchange into real journeys and connections”.
ESN members can find more information about the FlixBus discount and use their benefit here. To discover Erasmus Days events taking place across Europe, visit this website.
About Flix
Flix intends to transform the collective transport sector by offering sustainable and affordable long-distance bus- and train travel solutions in more than 40 countries across five continents through its brands FlixBus, FlixTrain, Kamil Koç, and Greyhound. With its asset-light business model and innovative technology platform, Flix, launched in 2013, swiftly established a market-leading position for long-distance bus travel in Europe, North America and Türkiye and is expanding further into South America and Asia-Pacific region.
Driven by increased awareness for sustainable travel, Flix publicly committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as a framework for scientific decarbonization. In April 2024, the SBTi validated Flix’s near-term targets for emissions reduction, thus acknowledging that its strategy is in line with global climate goals.
While Flix manages the commercial side of the business such as network planning, pricing, operations control, marketing and sales, quality management and continuous product development with a data-driven approach, trusted Flix partners conduct the daily operations. The innovative combination of Flix's technology and sales platform with traditional passenger travel has turned a European start-up into a leading and globally expanding travel tech company.
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About ESN
With over 500 local associations spread across 44 countries and more than 18,000 volunteers, ESN offers support to more than 400,000 students every year all around Europe and beyond. ESN is dedicated to promoting the mobility and integration of international students, thus enriching academic experiences and fostering cultural understanding. You can read more about ESN here: esn.org
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