Overview

• In 2024, 65% of German commuters traveled to work by car, down from 68% in 2020, according to the latest Mikrozensus data.
• Public transportation usage increased to 16% in 2024, up from 14% in 2020, marking a modest shift in commuting habits.
• The introduction of the Deutschlandticket in 2023, often subsidized by employers, may have contributed to the rise in public transit use.
• Cycling remained steady at 10% of commuters, while the percentage of those walking to work increased slightly from 6% in 2020 to 7% in 2024.
• 70% of commuters had a travel time of under 30 minutes, with only 6% commuting for an hour or longer each way.