全国超400万“打工人”跨城通勤，北上广深约20万人一年52天在路上

Core Insights - The report highlights that in 2024, the average proportion of commuters in major Chinese cities who can commute within 45 minutes is 77%, with significant improvements in commuting convenience over the past few years [1][4]. Group 1: Commuting Trends - Major cities in China have seen a 50% increase in new rail transit mileage from 2020 to 2024, totaling 3,700 kilometers, with 48% of commuters in these cities able to reach their destinations within 45 minutes using metro or bus [3][4]. - The commuting radius in major cities has increased by 1-3 kilometers over the past five years, with Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing having the largest commuting radius at 42 kilometers [1][9]. - The phenomenon of "extreme commuting," defined as commutes over 60 minutes, has been increasing, with Beijing having the highest proportion of such commuters at 29% in 2024 [7][9]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Coverage - The report indicates that the proportion of commuters benefiting from rail coverage has increased from 15% in 2020 to 21% in 2024, with super-large cities reaching 30% [4][5]. - Despite the increase in rail mileage, the marginal effect on commuter coverage has diminished, with only a 6 percentage point increase in rail coverage commuting over five years [5][15]. - Cities like Guiyang have shown significant improvements in rail coverage commuting, with a 21 percentage point increase over five years, while cities like Shenzhen and Xi'an have also seen substantial growth [5][10]. Group 3: Intercity Commuting - Approximately 4% of commuters in 22 super-large cities engage in intercity commuting, totaling over 4 million individuals, with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area having the most significant intercity commuting connections [11][12]. - The average commuting distance for intercity commuters is 25 kilometers, with a notable 10% commuting between city centers averaging 52.6 kilometers and taking 153 minutes [12][14]. - The report emphasizes the need for improved infrastructure investment to support the expected growth of urban agglomerations, with projections indicating the formation of around 30 super-large urban circles by 2035 [2][15].