In 2023, Hungary led European countries in occasional national transport of passengers by buses and coaches with 83.02 million units, followed by Spain at 67.83 million. Although Portugal and Poland saw declines, with -0.5% and -10.12% respectively, Lithuania increased by 6.49%, and Estonia by 12.25%. The Czech Republic and Germany had moderate growth at 3.93% and 1.13% respectively. Notably, Hungary’s growth was stable, with a slight increase of 0.21%.
Future trends to watch include:
- Growing demand in Eastern Europe due to urbanization.
- Environmental policies potentially boosting coach travel.
- Technology advancements improving service quality and efficiency.
Top countries in Occasional National Transport of Passengers by Buses and Coaches by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 83,020 | 2023 | +0.57% | +0.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 67,830 | 2023 | +22.82% | +2.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 20,790 | 2023 | +13.08% | +3.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 18,730 | 2021 | -40.57% | +3.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 16,800 | 2023 | +19.11% | +1.13% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 7,330 | 2023 | +11.26% | -0.5% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 5,140 | 2023 | +16.17% | +6.49% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4,610 | 2023 | -6.61% | -10.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 2,630 | 2023 | +21.59% | +12.25% | View data |
