In 2023, Germany led European countries in occasional national bus and coach traffic, with 436 million vehicle-kilometers, despite a slight decline of 0.76%. The Netherlands followed with 134 million vehicle-kilometers, decreasing by 1.43%. Poland experienced a minor decrease of 0.78%, registering 50 million vehicle-kilometers. Malta, however, saw a marginal increase of 0.67%. Portugal and Estonia experienced slight growths of 0.073% and 1.61%, respectively, while Lithuania surged by 3.37%, indicative of strong traffic growth trends.
Future trends to watch in the European bus and coach sector include:
- Continued fluctuation in market leadership, particularly in Germany.
- Potential growth opportunities in countries with emerging increases, such as Lithuania and Estonia.
- Impact of sustainability initiatives and digital transformation on travel demand.
- Regional and European economic conditions influencing traffic trends.
Top countries in Occasional National Traffic of Buses and Coaches by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Million Vehicle-Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 436 | 2023 | +16.89% | -0.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 134 | 2023 | +14.53% | -1.43% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 50 | 2023 | +16.28% | -0.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Malta | 48.8 | 2023 | +9.86% | +0.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 43.64 | 2023 | +16.22% | +0.073% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 24.9 | 2023 | +2.05% | +3.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 13 | 2023 | 0% | +1.61% | View data |
