NEOPLAN Hall of Fame

It is our innovative technology, superb driving comfort and fascinating design that have made us winners. Now, you too can enter the Premium Coach Hall of Fame with us.

We have been making history since 1935. Whether as the inventor of the touring double-decker, pioneer of passenger-friendly low-floor technology, developer of the 15-metre class vehicle, or as a pioneer of high-decker designs, over the past 80 years NEOPLAN has gained a reputation worldwide for its trend-setting technology, fascinating design and exclusive brand. If we had to name one main reason for us winning so many awards, it would have to be our passion for progress via innovative ideas, which has remained with us throughout our history. Join us in the Premium Coach Hall of Fame and you too can experience the NEOPLAN Spirit!

2022

NEOPLAN Cityliner

Coach Of The Year

This year, the prestigious Coach of the Year 2022 award goes to the special edition NEOPLAN Cityliner Platinum. The jury was particularly impressed by the overall concept of the coach, which offers great efficiency, a distinctive timeless design, unequalled comfort for drivers and passengers and on top innovative safety systems.

Coach Of The Year 2022
The NEOPLAN Cityliner

2017

NEOPLAN Tourliner

iF Design Award

With the NEOPLAN Tourliner, appearance and functionality go hand in hand. In addition to its performance and economy, this iF Design Award winner also particularly impressed with its groundbreaking aerodynamic design. The jury marvelled at the dynamic curves of the domed front with its ‘comet-like tail’ extending into the roof, the multi award-winning NEOPLAN classic sharp cut design and the redesigned headlights.

iF Design Award 2017
The NEOPLAN Tourliner – state-of-the-art technology and design.

2017

NEOPLAN Skyliner

International busplaner Sustainability Prize

Winner of the International busplaner Sustainability Prize: Thanks to its unrivalled aerodynamics, the double-decker coach doesn't only have extremely low fuel consumption – it also has the lowest CO2 value per person kilometre travelled, which proves that the Skyliner is more environmentally friendly than any other means of transport in its class.

International busplaner Sustainability Prize 2017
The NEOPLAN Skyliner – a comfortable double-decker that is also environmentally friendly out on the road

2016

NEOPLAN Skyliner

IBC Award

Skyliner’s long-distance package is an ideal combination of comfort and economy. The side windows, which extend all the way up to the roof, and its continuous glass roof create a wonderfully spacious ambience. The double-decker also scored the highest number of points in the repair shop test. A deserving winner of the IBC Award 2016.

IBC Award 2016
The NEOPLAN Skyliner – an ideal combination of comfort and cost-effectiveness

2015

NEOPLAN Tourliner

IBC Award

With its comfortable 2+1 seat arrangement, vast interior space and excellent driving comfort, the NEOPLAN Tourliner L was the well-deserved winner of the IBC Comfort Award 2015.

IBC Award 2015
The NEOPLAN Tourliner L – offers passengers ample interior space and excellent driving comfort

2015

NEOPLAN Jetliner

German Design Award

Its excellent Sharp Cut design and no-nonsense appearance don't only make the NEOPLAN Jetliner a vehicle of unmistakable character but also contributed to its being awarded with a "Special Mention".

German Design Award 2015
The NEOPLAN Jetliner – leading the way on the international design landscape

2012

NEOPLAN Skyliner

Red Dot Design Award

Introduced in 1967 as the world's first double-decker long-distance coach, the NEOPLAN Skyliner is still an impressive sight thanks to its exclusive Sharp Cut design and well-lit interior layout.

Red Dot Design Award 2012
The NEOPLAN Skyliner – innovative double-decker with a breathtaking design

2007

NEOPLAN Cityliner

Red Dot Design Award

The NEOPLAN Cityliner blends state-of-the-art engineering with high levels of utility for customers in an eye-pleasing manner, featuring future-oriented design that consists of plain elegance and dynamic styling.

Red Dot Design Award 2007
The NEOPLAN Cityliner – this premium coach has an impressive design and provides a high level of comfort

2006

NEOPLAN Starliner

Coach Of The Year

Engineering innovations, a standard-setting lighting concept as well as cutting-edge safety and assistance systems served as a basis for the NEOPLAN Starliner being awarded for the third time.

Coach Of The Year 2006
The NEOPLAN Starliner – crowned ‘Coach of the Year’ three times already

2005

NEOPLAN Starliner

Red Dot Design Award

Boasting “gunsight” looks, the split windshield constitutes the main highlight of the Starliner's appearance. This has evolved into a common design trademark of NEOPLAN premium touring coaches and does not only impress passengers.

Red Dot Design Award 2005
The NEOPLAN Starliner – travel in comfort and style

2005

NEOPLAN Trendliner

Red Dot Design Award

Its impressive design made the NEOPLAN Trendliner premium touring coach such a success that also a 13-metre-long two-axle version was added later on.

Red Dot Design Award 2005
The NEOPLAN Trendliner – this premium coach has an impressive one- or two-axle design

2000

NEOPLAN Starliner

Coach Of The Year

The combination of impressive design, extraordinary levels of passenger comfort and utmost standards of safety clearly identifies the NEOPLAN Starliner as a top-of-the-range touring coach.

Coach Of The Year 2000
The NEOPLAN Starliner N 516/3 SHDL – a coach in a league of its own

1995

NEOPLAN Metroshuttle

Bus Of The Year

Excellent manoeuvrability despite a long wheelbase and a fully flat passenger compartment floor – two important features that distinguish the NEOPLAN Metroshuttle among low-floor buses.

Bus Of The Year 1995
The NEOPLAN Metroshuttle N4114 – a low-floor coach that is easy to manoeuvre out on the road

1990

NEOPLAN Metroliner

Bus Of The Year

The world's first cantilever bus passenger cell made of fibre-reinforced composite material allows for a weight reduction of almost 40% and makes the NEOPLAN Metroliner a benchmark in bus industry already today.

Bus Of The Year 1990
The NEOPLAN Metroliner – the coach that has revolutionised coach design

Awards we have won since 1990

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2017 NEOPLAN Tourliner iF Design Award
2017 NEOPLAN Skyliner International busplaner Sustainability Prize
2016 NEOPLAN Skyliner IBC Award
2015 NEOPLAN Tourliner IBC Award
2015 NEOPLAN Jetliner German Design Award
2012 NEOPLAN Skyliner Red Dot Design Award
2007 NEOPLAN Cityliner Red Dot Design Award
2006 NEOPLAN Starliner Coach Of The Year
2005 NEOPLAN Starliner Red Dot Design Award
2005 NEOPLAN Trendliner Red Dot Design Award
2000 NEOPLAN Starliner Coach Of The Year
1995 NEOPLAN Metroshuttle Bus Of The Year
1990 NEOPLAN Metroliner Bus Of The Year