Neoplan Bus GmbH is a German automotive company that manufactures buses, trolleybuses and coaches.

The company was founded by Gottlob Auwärter [de] (1903–1993) in Stuttgart in 1935, and manufactured bodywork for bus and truck chassis.

By 1953, the company had moved away from manufacturing buses on truck chassis, to a partial monocoque design with a steel tube skeleton, providing the structural support, enhanced by welded side panels.

Developed by the founder's eldest son, Albrecht Auwärter, and another student, Swiss national Bob Lee, as part of their dissertation at Hamburg University.

It also featured a low-frame front axle with forward-mounted steering gear that permitted a low, flat floor.

Chinese production started in 1986, originally producing North brand Neoplan buses via companies under the Norinco umbrella: this was spun off into a separate joint venture with Youngman.