In 2023, Poland led Europe's international bus and coach passenger transport with 7.09 million passengers, representing an 11.38% increase from the previous year. Estonia followed with 1.83 million, rising by 5.4%. Croatia saw a modest expansion at 2.42%. Other countries such as Romania, Macedonia, Portugal, Slovenia, and Latvia experienced declines, with Romania and Latvia facing significant reductions of -7.47% and -10.2% respectively.
Looking to the future, several trends could shape the European bus and coach transport industry:
- The rising popularity of eco-friendly travel options may spur demand for sustainable buses.
- Technological advancements in booking platforms could make international travel by bus more convenient.
- Economic fluctuations and geopolitical developments may impact travel patterns and demand.
Top countries in Regular International Transport of Passengers by Buses and Coaches by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 7,090 | 2023 | +36.4% | +11.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Estonia | 1,830 | 2023 | +25.21% | +5.4% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Croatia | 1,440 | 2023 | +16.64% | +2.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1,090 | 2023 | +1.02% | -7.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Macedonia | 644.16 | 2023 | +12.73% | -0.0054% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 523.82 | 2023 | +9.66% | -4.55% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 436.3 | 2023 | +21.23% | +0.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 169 | 2023 | +6.29% | -3.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Latvia | 107.74 | 2023 | -4.17% | -10.2% | View data |
