In 2023, Germany led with 42.33 billion passenger kilometers, showing a slight decline of 0.28%. Romania and Poland experienced growth at 1.76% and 1.49%, respectively. Hungary noted a minor decrease of 0.24%, while the Czech Republic grew by 1.61%. Despite Sweden's reduction of 0.35%, Portugal and Norway grew by 2.3% and 1.23%. Croatia saw a modest increase of 0.89%, while Latvia and Lithuania experienced decreases of 0.35% and 0.94%. Estonia and Macedonia showed growth with 0.42% and 0.37% increases.
Future trends to watch include:
- Emerging sustainability measures could boost bus and coach usage.
- Digitalization and smart transportation technologies may enhance service attractiveness.
- Economic changes affecting discretionary travel or work commuting patterns.
- Potential recovery from trends influenced by the pandemic on public transport habits.
Top countries in Regular National Transport of Passengers by Buses and Coaches by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Passenger Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 42,330 | 2023 | +5.49% | -0.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Romania | 22,140 | 2023 | +9% | +1.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 12,020 | 2023 | +6.48% | -0.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 11,190 | 2023 | +10.51% | +1.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 7,800 | 2023 | +6.69% | +1.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 7,760 | 2023 | +7.67% | -0.35% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 5,720 | 2023 | +11.64% | +2.3% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 4,640 | 2023 | +9.56% | +1.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 3,520 | 2023 | +11.96% | +0.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 2,120 | 2023 | +7.79% | -0.35% | View data |
