In 2023, Germany led the European transport of passengers by buses and coaches with 59.73 billion passenger kilometers, although it experienced a slight decrease of 0.91%. France followed with 55.0 billion PKM, showing a modest increase of 1.11%. Countries with notable growth include Romania (2.87%), Poland (2.59%), Portugal (2.22%), and Estonia (2.45%). Conversely, Lithuania saw a minor decline of 0.38%. Smaller markets like Italy, Macedonia, and Croatia had relatively low volumes.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Implementation of policies promoting sustainable and eco-friendly public transportation, which could affect overall volumes.
- The impact of new technologies, such as electric buses and autonomous driving, on passenger volumes and efficiency.
- Potential infrastructure investments and improvements that may enhance inter-country transport and connectivity.
- Changes in consumer preferences and mobility patterns due to urbanization and demographic shifts.
Top countries in Transport of Passengers by Buses and Coaches by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Passenger Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 59,730 | 2023 | +8.5% | -0.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 55,000 | 2023 | +9.27% | +1.11% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 29,800 | 2023 | +11.67% | +2.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Hungary | 19,290 | 2023 | +8.77% | +0.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 19,290 | 2023 | +14.6% | +2.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 17,720 | 2023 | +12.43% | +0.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bulgaria | 10,660 | 2023 | +11.83% | +1.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 8,850 | 2023 | +15.73% | +2.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 6,140 | 2023 | +5.26% | +1.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 4,170 | 2023 | +12.79% | +1.65% | View data |
