The European national passenger road transport sector by motor coaches, buses, and trolley buses displayed significant variation among countries. Italy leads with 105.95 billion passenger kilometers in 2024, followed by Germany (79.51) and France (61.78). Smaller countries such as Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia recorded much lower usage. Comparing year-on-year trends, Italy saw a modest growth of 0.57%, while Estonia exhibited the highest increase at 2.65%. Conversely, Denmark and Portugal experienced declines of -2.03% and -1.02%, respectively. Over a five-year horizon, the transport volume showed variable compound annual growth rates (CAGR) among countries.
Future trends to watch in European national passenger road transport include technological innovations in electric and autonomous buses, regulatory changes fostering sustainable transport, and shifts in consumer preferences towards more eco-friendly and efficient travel options. These factors are expected to further distinguish national growth rates and reshape the competitive landscape in this sector.
Top countries in National Passenger Road Transport by Motor Coaches, Buses and Trolley Buses by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Passenger Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 105,950 | 2023 | +10.69% | +0.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 79,510 | 2023 | +9.76% | +0.15% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 61,780 | 2023 | +8.99% | +0.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 25,310 | 2023 | +9.42% | +2.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 16,220 | 2023 | +10.6% | +0.00025% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 12,650 | 2023 | +3% | -2.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 12,190 | 2021 | -1.58% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 8,780 | 2023 | +9.2% | +1.84% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 7,880 | 2023 | +2.74% | -0.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 6,350 | 2023 | +6.85% | -1.02% | View data |
