Distribusion Expands Global Leadership in Ground Transportation with Comprehensive Coverage Across Asia
24 de fevereiro de 2025
Asia is home to some of the fastest-growing ground transportation markets globally. The public transportation sector in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow by 2.72% between 2025 and 2029, reaching a market volume of USD 89.03 billion by 2029.
In this dynamic landscape, seamless access to an integrated network is vital for ground transportation providers, online travel agencies (OTAs), and travel management companies (TMCs) to meet rising traveler demand.
Distribusion, the global leader in ground transportation technology, offers the most extensive bus and rail network coverage worldwide. With our ongoing expansion across Asia, we are solidifying our position as the preferred technology partner, empowering travel sellers with unparalleled access to intercity transportation services.
Our coverage also includes airport shuttles in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, and more, further enhancing connectivity across the region.
So, how is Distribusion expanding its reach across Asia? We continue to break new ground in Asia by establishing robust partnerships with leading local carriers and expanding its network to ensure comprehensive market coverage. This strategic growth now delivers deep intercity bus, ferry and rail access in key markets:
Indonesia: Achieving 50%+ route coverage with over 100+ leading carriers, including Indonesia Railways (KAI)
Vietnam: Full nationwide rail and bus coverage, enabling travelers to access seamless ticket booking, including Vietnam Railways
Philippines: Expanding reach with comprehensive network coverage for intercity bus services.
Thailand: Over 40 bus and ferry operators integrated, covering key touristic routes
Our Director of Global Markets, Guilherme Porto, observes: “Intercity transportation in Asia is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand for seamless bus and rail connectivity. Distribusion is at the forefront of this transformation, expanding direct access to carriers and empowering OTAs and TMCs with the technology to scale efficiently. Our growing footprint ensures travel sellers can tap into new opportunities, enhance traveler experience, and drive long-term growth.”
Bridging Fragmentation in Ground Transportation
Getting around Asia isn’t always easy. With a highly fragmented ground transportation sector, travel retailers face significant challenges in finding reliable and scalable solutions. According to the “Asian Transport 2030 Outlook” report, approximately 1.37 billion urban residents in Asia lack efficient access to urban public transit, underscoring the uneven distribution and accessibility of transportation services across the region. 
Distribusion’s advanced API technology effectively addresses this issue by simplifying access to intercity bus and rail networks. Our plug-and-play integration enables local OTAs, TMCs, and travel agencies to connect to a vast inventory of operators without complex technical requirements.
By eliminating these barriers, Distribusion empowers travel sellers to enhance their service offerings and deliver seamless ticket booking experiences to millions of travelers across the region.
Empowering Travel Sellers with Distribusion Portal
Complementing our API, Distribusion Portal offers an intuitive, all-in-one platform for travel sellers to manage intercity transportation bookings in real time. Designed to meet the needs of OTAs, TMCs, and travel agencies, the Portal provides tools for booking management and network access:
Real-time search and booking: Instantly view schedules, availability, and pricing across our global network.
Comprehensive booking management: Easily amend, cancel, refund, or resend bookings, ensuring full control and flexibility.
Unrivaled carrier coverage: Access services from over 1,200 bus and rail operators across more than 75 countries.
Distribusion Portal empowers travel sellers to scale their businesses, enhance the customer experience, and increase revenue with a single, streamlined solution.
To demonstrate Distribusion’s ambition in the APAC region, we have recently partnered with PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) as their first international distributor. This collaboration enables global sales of KAI’s rail tickets through OTAs, TMCs, and travel agencies, significantly increasing international accessibility.
The partnership reflects our commitment to building a comprehensive, interconnected rail network in the region. Our long-term ambition is to integrate all rail supply into a single platform, providing the global market with seamless access through one simple connection.
IN NUMBERS: Key Partnerships Driving Growth in the Region
Over 100 carriers in Vietnam
Over 150 carriers across Indonesia
Over 100 bus operators in Japan (plus partial Japan Rail coverage)
40+ bus operators in Thailand
Airport shuttle coverage in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Japan, and more
Join the Largest Ground Transport Network
Distribusion remains the authority in ground transportation technology, providing unmatched access to the most comprehensive bus and rail network in the world.
We help ground transportation providers and travel retailers tap into new revenue streams, expand market reach, and offer high-demand travel content to their customers.
💡 Interested in learning more? Contact our team today to explore how Distribusion can connect your business to the world’s largest intercity transportation network.
✉️ Guilherme Porto, Director of Global Markets guilherme.porto@distribusion.com