How far do Europeans travel for work?

Millions of workers spend time travelling on their working days, and commuting to/from work is among the most important trips in workers' daily activity. One out of five workers in Europe spend more than 90 minutes commuting each day, equivalent to about 29 km (SD Worx 2018) distance.



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Countries where people commute the longest Nigeria is a narrow winner in this category — with 61.97 minutes, it surpasses the second country with the longest commute, Costa Rica, by 1.78 minutes. Sri Lanka (57.1 minutes), Kenya (53.98 minutes), and Bangladesh (55.92 minutes), round up the top 5.

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The mobility of the European population is primarily based on the use of private vehicles (50% use private vehicles daily, while only 16% use public transport and 12% use bicycles), such that daily commuting generates around 25% of CO2 emissions in Europe.

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Of those surveyed, 75% commute less than 10 miles to work, with 20% commuting between 5 and 10 miles to work each day. Pre-pandemic, 3.58% of those surveyed commuted more than 40 miles to work, compared to 2.69% in 2022. 12% of commuters travel less than a mile to their place of work, compared to 10% pre-pandemic.

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Defining the Commute Threshold When pondering the ideal commuting distance, it's crucial to consider factors such as traffic congestion, transportation options, and personal preferences. Generally, a commute of 30 minutes to an hour is often seen as acceptable by many.

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Average commuting time: 25 minutes The largest share of Member States had a commuting time between 24 and 28 minutes (17 countries). The shortest average commuting times were found in Cyprus (19 minutes), Greece (20 minutes), Italy and Portugal (both 21 minutes).

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Türkiye professionals have the longest commute in Europe, with it taking approximately 48 minutes to commute from door to door, one way.

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Majority commuted less than 30 minutes in 2019 - Products Eurostat News. In 2019, more than half (61.3%) of employed people in the EU travelled less than 30 minutes from home to work, i.e. commuted one-way and without any detours.

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Just how bad is a commute on job satisfaction? A study by the University of West England found that adding 20 minutes to your daily commute has the same negative effect on job satisfaction as receiving a 19 percent pay cut. In fact, every extra minute commuting lowered satisfaction with their job and leisure time.

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45 minutes is very standard, the shortest of my coworkers is 30 minutes. Many folks are up near 1.5 hours. You and your husband are extremely likely to change jobs, so the commute may not always be the same. That being said, 45 minutes is not that bad.

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Brussels, Belgium Brussels takes the top spot as the hardest city to drive in, with an overall score of 23 out of 100.

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There are seven cities with metro train systems in Italy, including Rome, Milan and Naples. Milan's is the most comprehensive, with a total of four lines and over 100 stations. This metro is a cheap, comfortable and effective way to navigate Italy's major cities and is the preferred way to get around for most people.

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A 50-mile round trip isn't an uncommon commute for those who live in the suburbs but need to travel into a major city for their job or for school. Some employees have an even longer commute. Parents with multiple kids also might need to drive long distances for sports and/or for school drop off and pick up.

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Tips to Help You Survive Your Long Commute
  1. Leave 15 minutes earlier. ...
  2. Be strategic. ...
  3. Take control of your environment. ...
  4. Pack snacks. ...
  5. Leave your car at home (if you can) ...
  6. Minimize screen-staring. ...
  7. Keep a regular schedule.


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