Around 44 percent of Germans never travel by long-distance train, while 40 percent of the population do travel by long-distance train but less than once per month. A small proportion of the population of 0.9 percent use long-distance trains daily.
Reported frequency of travel by long-distance train in Germany in 2023
(in percent)
Total population over 14 years at time of survey 63.913 million
Method of interview
Online interview
Supplementary notes
Survey conducted between 7 May and 27 June 2023 as an online interview. Responses to the question 'How often do you usually use the below mentioned modes of transport?' (Wie häufig benutzen Sie in der Regel die unten aufgeführten Verkehrsmittel bzw. Fortbewegungsmittel?). Modes of transport listed included: Car (including as passenger or carsharing); Bicycle (including electric bike); E-scooter; Bus or tram in your region; Subway, suburban rail or regional rail in your region; Train for longer distances; Bus on longer distances; On foot. Response options included: Daily; Multiple times per week; About once per week; Multiple times per month; About once per month; More seldomly; Never.
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