Road transport and commuting habits across several European countries

The provided bar charts illustrate road transport statistics and daily commuting durations across six European nations compared to the EU average. Overall, Denmark stands out for its high travel distances across all modes, whereas the United Kingdom and Germany report the most significant time spent commuting.

Regarding car travel, Denmark leads with 12,500 kilometres per year, followed closely by France at 12,000 kilometres. Conversely, Spain and Germany record the lowest figures, at 8,500 and 8,700 kilometres respectively, both falling below the EU average of 10,000 kilometres. In terms of public transport and cycling, Denmark again dominates with 3,000 kilometres per year, significantly higher than the EU average of 1,200 kilometres. The United Kingdom and France show the lowest usage in this category, both under 1,000 kilometres.

In terms of daily commuting, the United Kingdom and Germany experience the longest durations, at 47 and 46 minutes respectively. Italy reports the shortest commuting time at 21 minutes, which is notably lower than the EU average of 31 minutes. While Denmark has high travel distances, its commuting time remains moderate at 38 minutes per day.