In 2023, Romania led the interurban national transport of passengers by buses and coaches in Europe with 25.48 million passenger kilometers, followed closely by Hungary at 24.59 million. Poland exhibited strong growth with a 30.01% increase. Conversely, Lithuania experienced a decline at -1.91%, with the Czech Republic also seeing a slight decrease. Notably, Latvia and Bulgaria had marginal variations in opposite directions.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Continuous growth in passenger kilometers in Eastern European countries such as Poland and Romania due to improving infrastructure and tourism.
- Potential performance rebounds in Western European countries as sustainable transport initiatives gain traction.
- Impact of economic conditions and tourism recovery on smaller markets like Macedonia and Slovenia.
Top countries in Interurban National Transport of Passengers by Buses and Coaches Share by Country (Million Passenger Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Romania | 25.48 | 2023 | +10.95% | +1.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 24.59 | 2023 | +21.17% | +2.75% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 18.05 | 2023 | +9.57% | +30.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 7.31 | 2023 | +6.49% | -0.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 5.44 | 2023 | +11.96% | +0.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 4.67 | 2023 | +11.38% | +2.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 4.27 | 2023 | +10.02% | +0.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 1.53 | 2023 | +6.45% | -0.43% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 1.5 | 2023 | +7.67% | +2.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 0.97 | 2023 | +6.34% | -1.91% | View data |
