Share of bus and trains in total inland passenger transport activity in the EU-27

Methodology

Raw data for the EU-27 share (in percentage) of buses and trains in total inland passenger transport performance were retrieved from Eurostat. Raw data for the increase in total inland passenger transport demand were retrieved from the 2023 version of the EU transport in figures statistical pocketbook published by DG MOVE. EU-27 aggregate data were used. No additional gap filling was applied to the data. Information on data set uncertainties can be found directly in the metadata and explanatory notes provided by Eurostat. For data on the share of buses and trains in total passenger transport only official Eurostat data sets have been used.

Additional information on the methodology used for data collection can be found here: Share of rail and inland waterways in inland freight transport (sdg_09_60) (europa.eu) and Share of buses and trains in inland passenger transport (sdg_09_50) (europa.eu)

Units

Percentage, Billion passenger km (pkm)

Additional information

The absolute activity in EU-27 for inland passenger transport has been included for reference. It includes transport by passenger cars, buses and coaches, and trains.