In 2024, France and Germany lead the European total traffic of buses and coaches, each recording 3.43 billion vehicle-kilometers. Italy and Poland follow with 1.46 and 1.41 billion vehicle-kilometers, respectively. Smaller countries such as Sweden (0.869), Hungary (0.68313), and the Netherlands (0.665) show lower traffic levels. Other notable figures include Bulgaria (0.6445), Portugal (0.47104), and Switzerland (0.453), while the least traffic is recorded in countries like Ireland (0.10707) and Malta (0.08678).
Year-on-year variations for 2023 indicate slight fluctuations with France experiencing a -0.54% change and Germany a 0.26% increase. Italy remained stable, whereas Sweden and Norway saw significant declines of -2.75% and -7.13%, respectively. Bulgaria, Croatia, and Macedonia showed positive growth, with Macedonia experiencing the highest increase at 2.52%. In contrast, Portugal and Poland faced declines of -0.47% and -0.34%, respectively. Overall, there has been moderate variability across countries with a mixture of slight growth and declines across the region.
Future trends to watch include the continued impact of sustainability initiatives, evolving urban mobility policies, and investments in public transportation infrastructures. The potential rise of electric buses and regulatory changes will also be critical in shaping the landscape of European bus and coach traffic.
Top countries in Total Traffic of Buses and Coaches by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 3,430 | 2023 | +5.76% | -0.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 3,430 | 2023 | +4.77% | +0.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1,460 | 2023 | -1.75% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 1,410 | 2023 | +3.61% | -0.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 869 | 2023 | -1.03% | -2.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 683.13 | 2023 | +1.67% | +0.043% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 665 | 2023 | +4.23% | -0.27% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 644.5 | 2023 | +13.65% | +2.35% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 471.04 | 2023 | +7.07% | -0.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 453 | 2023 | +0.89% | +1.05% | View data |
