An end to traffic jams and parking problems, time to enjoy a good book and also a chance to do your bit for the environment – public transport has a number of advantages. Nevertheless, in 2022, travel by bus, tram, metro and rail accounted only for 18% of motorized passenger transport in the EU. The car remained the by far most common form of transport (82% in the EU, 85% in Germany). Germany’s public transport share (15%) was below the EU average (18%).
From an EU perspective, public transport was most frequently used in Austria (28%) and Hungary (26%).
This transport data is calculated using passenger-kilometres (pkm). Powered two-wheelers, air and maritime transport are not included. This data is taken from "EU transport in figures" (table 2.3.3), published by the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport of the EU Commission. More facts on transport in Germany can be found in the national section of our website.
Last update: 21.02.2025