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What European country has trams?

Austria. In Austria, Gmunden, Graz, Innsbruck, Linz and Vienna all have tramway systems. With 173.4 km of track, Vienna's network is one of the largest in the world. The cars have been constantly modernised over the years and many are now ultra low-floored.



Trams are an iconic part of European urban transit, and nearly every major country on the continent operates extensive tram or light rail systems in 2026. Germany leads the way with the highest number of systems, featuring world-famous networks in Berlin, Munich, and Dresden. Austria is home to the extensive Vienna tramway, one of the largest in the world. In France, cities like Lyon, Marseille, and Bordeaux have modernized their urban centers with sleek, artistic tram designs. Switzerland relies heavily on trams in Zurich and Geneva, while the Netherlands features the famous blue-and-white trams of Amsterdam. Eastern Europe also maintains a massive tram culture, with Poland (Warsaw and Kraków) and the Czech Republic (Prague) boasting some of the most reliable and frequent services globally. Even countries that once removed their tracks, like the United Kingdom, have seen a resurgence with systems in Manchester, Edinburgh, and Nottingham. In 2026, newer systems are even emerging in places like Italy (Bologna's new lines) and Denmark (Aarhus and Odense), proving the tram's enduring popularity.

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You can travel by tram in the cities of Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and Charleroi. You can travel along the entire coast by taking the coast tram (in Dutch). The metro is currently only available in Brussels.

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Lyon, France Lyon won the gold for being home to the best performing tram system in large cities across the world.

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Europe's very first public tramway was opened in the Wirral town of Birkenhead in August 1860 and ran four horse drawn public service routes until the service was electrified in 1901. The service eventually ceased operation in 1937 in favour of petrol driven buses.

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Rome bus, tram & Metro fares & tickets You have to purchase your tickets before you board any public transport in Rome. Most people will have a pass of one kind or another. Tickets for both the bus system and Metro can be purchased from tobacconists, bars, or vending machines at Metro stations and major bus stops.

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