In 2023, Germany led the European National Transport of Passengers by Buses and Coaches, with a share of 34.57 million passenger kilometers. Romania and Hungary followed with 16.27 and 11.44, respectively. Smaller shares were observed in countries like Italy and Macedonia, with 0.015 and 0.96.
Year-on-year variations show growth, notably in Romania (3.58%) and Bulgaria (3.38%), while Lithuania saw a decline of 0.64%. Over a five-year period, the compound annual growth rate has varied across these countries, reflecting evolving transportation dynamics.
Future trends in European bus and coach transport may focus on:
- Green technologies and sustainable operations.
- Expansion in Eastern European countries.
- Enhanced cross-border routes within the continent.
Top countries in National Transport of Passengers by Buses and Coaches Share by Country (Million Passenger Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 34.57 | 2023 | +9.27% | +1.52% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 16.27 | 2023 | +12.19% | +3.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 11.44 | 2023 | +8.25% | +1.2% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 7.64 | 2023 | +8.83% | +0.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 7.29 | 2023 | +6.97% | +0.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 6 | 2023 | +15.02% | +3.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.73 | 2023 | +9.7% | +0.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 4.59 | 2023 | +13% | +1.6% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 2.29 | 2023 | +11.5% | +1.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 1.29 | 2023 | +7.06% | -0.64% | View data |
