The 2024 forecast for European international traffic of buses and coaches has Bulgaria leading with 185.7 million vehicle-kilometers, followed by Poland at 102.0, Macedonia at 88.97, Estonia at 37.0, and Portugal at 36.63. In 2023, Bulgaria had a significant increase of 23.82%, Macedonia grew by 13.41%, Estonia saw a moderate rise of 2.95%, Poland had a slight increase of 0.6%, while Portugal experienced a decline of 2.34%.
Trends to watch for in the future include:
- Continued growth in Bulgaria potentially driven by tourism and business travel.
- Stability in Poland with modest year-on-year growth.
- Positive growth trajectory in Macedonia following the robust performance in the past years.
- Steady, albeit slower, increases in Estonia's traffic.
- Possible policy or economic shifts in Portugal to reverse the current downward trend.
Top countries in International Traffic of Buses and Coaches by Country
| # | 5 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Bulgaria | 185.7 | 2023 | +34.08% | +23.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 102 | 2023 | +8.51% | +0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Macedonia | 88.97 | 2023 | +46.95% | +13.41% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Estonia | 37 | 2023 | +19.35% | +2.95% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 36.63 | 2023 | +13.16% | -2.34% | View data |
