Best Transit Systems in the World

Sometimes, skipping the taxi cabs and rented cars when traveling will give you a richer experience when getting around—sure, public transportation may get boring after years of riding it in your home city, but when you’re in a new place, it’s a different story. Subways, for instance, are places where you can do some people watching. It’s the place to get a feel of a new place; a nice way to see the everyday lives of the locals.

Here are some of the best subways in the world that you may want to check out when you’re in any of the countries listed below. More than proving efficient ways to get from one place to another, these systems make for great must-do activities for first-timers and visitors.

The Copenhagen Metro

Serving Denmark‘s Copenhagen, Frederiksberg and Tarnby, this transit system has two lines with 34 electric trains. This is one of the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to get to the city centre from theCopenhagen Airport (about 12 minutes). Being voted as the best subway in the world by the Metro Rail conference, this means of transportation is automated, and it also doesn’t hurt that it has a sleek, modern design than will surely make one’s commute a more pleasant experience.

The London Underground

This is the oldest underground railway system in the world, and has always been considered as one of the best transport systems in Europe. Serving 270 stations and more than 3 million people a day, this transport system also known as the Tube is the most efficient and fastest way to get around London. When you visit London, you must try this transit system, and as the saying goes–don’t forget to mind the gap!

Madrid Metro

This is one of the fastest growing metros in the world, and it shows no signs of leaving this position anytime soon. Carrying more than 3 million people daily, this 6th longest metro in the world has over 280 stations. Also worth knowing is that this metro shows promise in the conservation department, as it has expressed and implemented efforts in in recycling water for cleaning.