Navigate Europe's top cities by public transport
Fast, easy, and stress-free. Your 2026 guide to metro, tram, and bus in 25 cities across Europe.
- Updated monthly
- Official operator sources only
- Accessibility rated for all 25 cities
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Paris
France
Métro, RER, bus & tram — one of Europe's densest networks. Use Navigo Easy or contactless for quick rides.
London
United Kingdom
Tube, bus, Overground & DLR — just tap your contactless card. Automatic daily & weekly capping saves you money.
Rome
Italy
Metro, bus & tram by ATAC. Tap&Go contactless with a €7 daily cap — or grab a B.I.T. ticket.
Milan
Italy
Four Metro lines, iconic trams and contactless at the gate. The M4 connects Linate Airport to the city centre directly.
Berlin
Germany
U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram & bus across zones A, B, and C. Always validate — or risk a €60 fine.
Barcelona
Spain
Metro, bus & tram with TMB. Grab a T-Casual for 10 rides or Hola BCN for unlimited travel.
Madrid
Spain
Metro, EMT buses & Cercanías commuter trains. Load your Multi card for easy access across the city.
Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Trams, metro, buses & ferries — all on one system. Tap in and out with OVpay or a contactless card.
Stockholm
Sweden
Tunnelbana, bus, tram & commuter rail — all zone-free since 2026. Tap contactless or use the SL App.
Copenhagen
Denmark
24/7 automated Metro plus S-tog and harbour buses. Tap your contactless card at the gate — no ticket purchase needed.
Vienna
Austria
U-Bahn, tram & bus by Wiener Linien. Honour system with no barriers — but €135 fines for dodgers. WienMobil does it all.
Prague
Czech Republic
Metro, tram & bus with PID Lítačka. App tickets are 25% cheaper — and watch out for the 2-minute activation rule.
Istanbul
Turkey
Metro, tram, Metrobus and ferries spanning two continents. One İstanbulkart covers every mode — and the Bosphorus crossing by ferry is unmissable.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR
World-class MTR network plus buses, trams and the iconic Star Ferry. One Octopus Card covers everything.
Singapore
Singapore
Asia's most efficient transport network. MRT and buses run like clockwork — pay with EZ-Link or tap your contactless card.
Taipei
Taiwan
Clean, punctual MRT with 100% lift coverage. One EasyCard handles the metro, buses, YouBike and 7-Eleven.
Munich
Germany
U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram & bus by MVV — punctual and 99% step-free. Validate your paper ticket or use MVGO; €60 fine for fare evasion.
Budapest
Hungary
4 metro lines, the world's second-oldest metro and Europe's longest tram — all on one BKK ticket. Cheap, dense and best paid for via the BudapestGO app.
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Driverless Metro, tram, bus and water bus by RTA — all paid via one Nol Card. Spotless, air-conditioned and direct to DXB Airport.
Hamburg
Germany
U-Bahn, S-Bahn, bus and HADAG harbour ferries on one HVV ticket — Germany's only city where a normal day pass also gets you a free harbour cruise on the Elbe.
Brussels
Belgium
Bilingual STIB-MIVB network — 4 metro lines, trams and buses linked by one MOBIB card. Brupass XL covers the airport, train and regional buses on a single ticket.
Zurich
Switzerland
VBZ trams, S-Bahn and lake boats on one ZVV ticket. The ZurichCard adds 17 free museums and the airport transfer — Switzerland's most tourist-friendly city pass.
Lisbon
Portugal
Metro, Carris trams and buses on one Navegante card. The Red Line links the airport directly to the centre for €1,90 — the discontinued AeroBus is out.
Naples
Italy
Two metro lines, four funiculars and a dense bus network — all on one TIC integrated ticket (€1,80). Validate before boarding to avoid the €60+ fine.
Athens
Greece
Three metro lines, two coastal trams and 24/7 airport buses — all on a single €1,20 ticket or Tap2Ride contactless (€4,10 daily cap). Airport requires a separate ticket.
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Travelling This Month?
Heads-up info for August travellers across our cities.
S7 airport line closure begins 7 September
Vienna's S-Bahn still runs normally through August, but from 7 September 2026 the S7 airport line stops calling at Wien Mitte for renovation works lasting until October 2027. From 5 September, extra buses run between Praterstern and the airport, and CAT replacement buses plus streetcar lines 18 and 71 cover the rest of the route. Plan your last easy full-route ride before the change.
République station stays shut, RER C works until 18 September
Metro Line 8's République station remains closed through April 2027 — use nearby stations instead. RER C has ongoing works until 18 September between Massy-Palaiseau and Choisy-le-Roi, and Line 6 gets Sunday closures for modernisation starting in October. Check the Bonjour RATP app before you ride; CDG and Orly airport links are unaffected.
Metro tests driverless trains, smarter bus stops roll out
The Community of Madrid has begun testing automatic (driverless) trains on Line 6 ahead of a planned 2027 rollout, and interactive maps are now appearing at bus shelters city-wide. The 40% discount on the 10-trip Metrobús (€7,30) and contactless payment at all 1,249 metro gates continue unchanged through December 2026.
Tube strikes announced for early September
RMT has announced rolling London Underground strikes starting Friday 5 September for seven days, with Docklands Light Railway staff also striking the week of 7 September. Nothing is scheduled for August itself — TfL contactless and the Zone 1–2 daily cap (£8,90) keep working normally until then. Check ahead if your trip spans early September.
L9 Nord & L10 Nord closed until 6 September
Metro lines L9 Nord and L10 Nord (La Sagrera–Bon Pastor) stay shut for tunnel works until 6 September 2026, now in their final phase with replacement shuttle buses. This does NOT affect L9 Sud to/from the airport, which keeps running as normal. The 40% discount on T-Casual/T-Usual tickets continues through December 2026.
Downtown Line trims Friday nights, otherwise smooth running
Until 5 September, Downtown Line trains stop at 11:30pm on Fridays and restart at 8:30am on Saturdays for planned maintenance — switch to a connecting line or bus if you're out late. Tourist Day Pass prices remain attractive (3-day pass SGD 29), and full night service continues on all other lines.