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10 International Destinations Where Public Transport is a Breeze

Pallavi Patra

Last updated: Jun 10, 2019

There’s nothing better than exploring a city on foot, and hopping on the public transport to get a true flavour of the place. Who doesn’t love a smooth, hassle-free ride while travelling between the best tourist spots in a city? We know, you do! This is why places with easy public transportation are increasingly becoming the rule of the day. Keeping this in mind, we have picked the top 10 international destinations with the best public transport facilities.

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1. Hong Kong, China

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Hong Kong metro is hailed as one of the best public transport systems in the world. Immaculate cleanness, tactile flooring, braille plates for specially-abled people are some of its key highlights. There is also a large fleet of double-decker buses and over 18000 taxis active in the city. To get the local feel, you can hop on one of the double-decker trams, popularly known as ‘ding-dings’!

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2. London, UK

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London has a legendary underground metro system nicknamed ‘The Tube’. The metro system carries a massive chunk of population every day – making it one of the busiest transport systems in the world. The hop on and hop off red bus is also well-connected. For a hassle-free experience, you can get the Oyster Card.

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3. Barcelona, Spain

The metro itself boasts of a network of 12 lines with 160 stops. The city is also well connected with 100 bus lines. The well-developed urban transport system in Spain covers almost all major destinations. Since parking in the city centre is expensive and traffic jams are very common, you can save some bucks with public transport and pamper yourself with other Spanish treats.

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4. Luxembourg City

Luxembourg is linked to all major cities by an excellent public transport network. Here’s the best part – The city plans to make all public transportation absolutely free by lifting the fares on trains, trams and buses. Yes, you heard it right! It’s a commendable move by the government to curtail environmental pollution.

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5. Paris, France

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Goes without saying, Paris has an amazing transportation system. With a functional app that caters to the commuters, Paris metro ride is pretty much a cakewalk with distinctive colour coding. There’s also an RER suburban express train that interconnects with the Metro. Spanning across 214 kilometres, one can relish gorgeous art and graffiti décor at some stations. You can also get from one point to another on the Tram, while enjoying the gorgeous city views.

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6. Zurich, Switzerland

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Looking for a classy public transport experience without pinching your pocket? This city offers you plenty! The simplest way to explore the city is on foot, along with the public transport vehicles, trains, trams and busses. You can also get a Zurich card that enables you to enjoy free travel with public transportation throughout the entire city, and you can also avail discounted entry fee to city museums for 24 or 72 hours. Sounds like the perfect Swiss affair? Pretty much.

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7. Seoul, South Korea

Travelling between the best tourist spots in Seoul is hardly a challenge with its well-connected transportation system, including the subway, busses and taxis. But have you ever thought of public transport with warm seats? Well, that’s what the metro system here has in store for you! Equipped with heated seats for winters, robots and luxe LED screens, the public transport system is insanely ultramodern. The subway system alone manages 8 million travellers every day.

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8. Singapore

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Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit system is probably the fastest way to travel around the city. Its public transportation is famous for a number of factors, including low fares for the specially-abled. You can buy EZ-link card, that allows unlimited travel for one, two or three days. The card also works for busses, with routes covering most places in the city. And then of course, you can book a cab for places that aren’t accessible by the bus or MRT.

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9. New York, USA

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The subway network in New York never sleeps – they operate 24 hours! Iconic and avant-garde, NY subway system is an integral part of their pop culture. Whether you take a ride in the popular yellow taxi, or a bike ride across the city – public transportation in NY is packed with adventure!

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10. Dubai, UAE

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The public transport scenario in Dubai has been evolving over the years. Dubai has come up with a full driverless, state-of-the-art metro system. You can book a taxi with the help of Smart Taxi App, equipped with flawless technology. The innovative aquatic taxis called the abras, are a cheap alternative to road journeys. Opt for an abra ride if you want to break free from the traffic!

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Insightful? We are happy to help you choose your next international holiday destination wisely!