In 2023, the bus and coach traffic in Europe showed varied trends across different countries. Germany led with 2.67 billion vehicle-kilometers but experienced a minor decline of 0.03%. Poland followed with 1.26 billion vehicle-kilometers, seeing a significant drop of 0.41%. The Netherlands and Portugal reported declines of 1.9% and 0.47% respectively. Norway faced a 2.28% downturn, while Lithuania and Latvia saw moderate declines of 0.69% and 0.52% respectively. Estonia diverged from the trend with a growth of 0.7%, whereas Ireland and Malta recorded the steepest drops of 5.12% and 5.21% respectively. Macedonia also experienced a decline of 0.93%. On average, year-on-year variation indicated a downtrend with the exception of Estonia.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of environmental regulations and the adoption of electric buses across Europe, which could stabilize or increase vehicle-kilometers while reducing emissions. Increased focus on sustainability may drive investment and innovation in the sector. Additionally, shifts in public transportation usage post-COVID and economic conditions will play critical roles in shaping future traffic trends for buses and coaches in Europe.
Top countries in Regular National Traffic of Buses and Coaches by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,670 | 2023 | +0.037% | -0.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 1,260 | 2023 | +2.87% | -0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 426 | 2023 | -1.62% | -1.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 388.3 | 2023 | +5.32% | -0.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 319 | 2023 | -1.54% | -2.28% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 179 | 2023 | +2.93% | -0.69% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Latvia | 130.63 | 2023 | +2.02% | -0.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Estonia | 116 | 2023 | +0.87% | +0.7% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 107.07 | 2023 | -3.17% | -5.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Macedonia | 67.4 | 2023 | +8.81% | -0.93% | View data |
