In 2023, the European interurban national traffic of buses and coaches revealed Germany as the top-performer with 33.83 million vehicle-kilometers, followed by Italy at 20.44 million and Hungary at 11.26 million. Year-on-year, Germany saw a minor rise of 1.01%, while Poland, Norway, and Bulgaria experienced declines of 1.99%, 4.02%, and 2.64%, respectively. Notably, Croatia bucked the trend with a 1.44% increase. Over the past five years, growth in national traffic was sluggish, driven by a mixture of positive and negative changes across the countries.
In forecasting future trends, focus is on technological advancements, improvements in sustainable transport solutions, and evolving public preferences towards eco-friendly interurban travel options. An increase in investments in electric and hybrid buses, along with infrastructure improvements, could significantly impact vehicle-kilometer figures across European countries.
Top countries in Interurban National Traffic of Buses and Coaches Share by Country (Million Vehicle-Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 33.83 | 2023 | +2.35% | +1.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 20.44 | 2023 | +1.5% | View data | |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 11.26 | 2023 | +2.31% | +0.25% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 11.03 | 2023 | +3.65% | -1.99% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 7.27 | 2023 | +8.72% | -2.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Croatia | 3.76 | 2023 | +10.83% | +1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 3.61 | 2023 | -4.02% | -4.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 2.17 | 2023 | +3.83% | -0.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 1.52 | 2023 | +2.51% | -0.97% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1.51 | 2023 | +1.45% | -0.28% | View data |
