Transported passengers in public transport in Germany 2022, by mode

In Germany, the most passengers used buses and trains to get to their destinations, as well as getting on local public transport. Around 10.1 billion passengers used the former in 2022. A variety of public transport types are available.

All aboard

Public transportation choices among commuters depend on many factors. These range from availability (some German cities do not have trams, for example), ticket prices, safety while commuting, logistics and time concerns. In terms of regular long-distance transport with trains and buses in particular, significantly more travelers used the train. This was also true during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic years, 2020 and 2021. Germany is, after all, the home of Deutsche Bahn.

Daily commute

Based on recent surveys, commuters use a variety of transportation modes to get to work, school and university. The most used of these is their own or a household car, followed by public transportation – an understandable choice for those living in cities. Some also hop on a bike.