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Who Uses Long-Distance Trains the Most (& Least)?

Although train travel is more environmentally friendly than flying or driving, barriers such as limited infrastructure, high costs and slower travel times often make long-distance train trips less competitive than other forms of transport in many countries. Survey data from a Statista Consumer Insights survey shows that in Brazil, just six percent of respondents had bought a long-distance train ticket within the last year. In the United States, just under one in ten said the same. Meanwhile, long-distance train travel remains more popular in Europe and India.

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This chart shows the share of respondents in selected countries who have bought a long-distance train ticket within the last year.

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Share of people booking long distance train tickets in 32 countries & territories worldwide as of September 2025
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Do you use trains in long-distance transport?
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How often do you use the train for long-distance journeys as an alternative to a private car?
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Improvements to encourage greater use of trains for long distance journeys* in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015 (in percent)
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Purpose of long distance train* journeys in the previous 12 months in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015 (in percent)
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Reported frequency of travel by long-distance train in Germany in 2023 (in percent)

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