Quick answer: the top-ranked school bus brands in China on this list are AK (Anhui), Jin Lu Ke Che (Fujian) and KINGLONG (Fujian). 9 Chinese brands are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked school bus brands
How this list is ranked- 01
AK
安凯客车AK
- School bus
- Coaches and buses
- New energy buses
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1966.
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Jin Lu Ke Che
金旅客车
- School bus
- Coaches and buses
- New energy buses
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1992.
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KINGLONG
金龙汽车KINGLONG
- School bus
- Coaches and buses
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1988.
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- 04
Yu Tong Ke Che 宇通客车
Registered as 郑州宇通集团有限公司 in 2003.
- School bus
- Coaches and buses
- Electric sightseeing vehicles
- New energy buses
- Public transport vehicle
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published.
- 05
AUV 福田欧辉AUV
Registered as 北汽福田汽车股份有限公司 in 1996.
- School bus
- Coaches and buses
- New energy buses
- Public transport vehicle
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published.
- 06
MAXUS 上汽大通MAXUS
Registered as 上海汽车集团股份有限公司 in 1984.
- School bus
- Chinese-brand off-road vehicles
- Van for carrying people
- Recreational vehicle
- Ambulance
- Refrigerated truck or wagon
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1947.
- 07
Zhang An Kai Cheng 长安凯程
Registered as 中国长安汽车集团有限公司 in 2025.
- School bus
- Electric cargo trucks
- Mini trucks
- Truck
- Commercial vehicles
- Van for carrying people
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published.
- 08
Zhong Tong Ke Che 中通客车
Registered as 中通客车股份有限公司 in 1994.
- School bus
- Coaches and buses
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
- New energy buses
- Public transport vehicle
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1958.
- 09
ASIASTAR 亚星ASIASTAR
Registered as 扬州亚星客车股份有限公司 in 1998.
- School bus
- Coaches and buses
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1949.
International school bus brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
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HIGER 海格客车HIGER
Registered as 金龙联合汽车工业(苏州)有限公司 in 1998.
- School bus
- Coaches and buses
- Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
- New energy buses
- Public transport vehicle
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1998.
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AK安凯客车AK | Anhui | 1966 | 安徽安凯汽车股份有限公司 |
| 02 | Jin Lu Ke Che金旅客车 | Fujian | 1992 | 厦门金龙旅行车有限公司 |
| 03 | KINGLONG金龙汽车KINGLONG | Fujian | 1988 | 厦门金龙汽车集团股份有限公司 |
| 04 | Yu Tong Ke Che宇通客车 | Henan | — | 郑州宇通集团有限公司 |
| 05 | AUV福田欧辉AUV | Beijing | — | 北汽福田汽车股份有限公司 |
| 06 | MAXUS上汽大通MAXUS | Shanghai | 1947 | 上海汽车集团股份有限公司 |
| 07 | Zhang An Kai Cheng长安凯程 | Chongqing | — | 中国长安汽车集团有限公司 |
| 08 | Zhong Tong Ke Che中通客车 | Shandong | 1958 | 中通客车股份有限公司 |
| 09 | ASIASTAR亚星ASIASTAR | Jiangsu | 1949 | 扬州亚星客车股份有限公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many school bus manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for school bus (校车). 9 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 1 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's school bus manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Fujian (2), Jiangsu (2), Anhui (1), Henan (1), Beijing (1).
How is this list ranked?
By the completeness and verifiability of each company's data: a registered legal entity, an official website, published contact details, a product range and company history. The rank is not a quality rating, and no company pays for its position. See How we rank for the full method.
How do I contact these manufacturers?
Each listing shows the company's official website and, where published, its email and phone number. Of the 10 companies listed, 10 have an official website and 6 publish an email address.