Which European country has cheapest public transport?

For visitors to some European destinations, getting around town just got cheaper—and cleaner. Last month, Malta became the second country in the world to make public transportation free. Luxembourg was the first nation to scrap fares in 2020, with dozens more European cities having independently joined ranks.



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Switzerland is often cited as the best European country in terms of public transport.

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Switzerland! Yup, taking the bus or train in Switzerland will set you back quite a way with the most expensive public transport in the world (and we can't say we're surprised). A one-way trip, on average, will cost €3.56 (USD $3.97), while a monthly pass, on average, costs €79.14 (USD$88.26) — ouch!

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Two European countries stand out for their trailblazing free transport schemes. Estonia's capital Tallinn introduced free public transport in 2013. In 2020, Luxembourg became the first country in the world to scrap fares on all public transport.

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The list was topped by the reliable, safe and comfortable public transport in Berlin.

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Trains in Europe Trains might be the easiest way to travel around Europe, and one of the reasons is because you can visit multiple countries with just one rail pass. With the Eurail Global Pass, you'll have access to unlimited and borderless travel without needing to book several tickets per destination.

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Switzerland. A famously pricey country that takes pride in the cleanliness and general upkeep of things, it's perhaps not a surprise that Switzerland is, overall, the most expensive country in the world in which to travel by public transport.

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1. Switzerland. Tucked inside the small but incredibly beautiful country of Switzerland is one of the most efficient and scenic rail networks in the world.

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Though it lacks long distances, tiny Luxembourg was named cheapest for both train and bus routes owing to the country's decision to make public transport free in 2020. A heat map showing rail prices around the world can be seen at the top of this post; click here for a closer view.

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Buses are often the cheapest way to travel around Europe. Bus routes often follow the same routes as trains, but for much less.

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