Cities In Europe That Offer Free Transportation

7/19/20262 min read

2. Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn has offered free public transportation to registered residents since 2013. While tourists still pay regular fares, it's one of Europe's best-known examples of fare-free urban transit.

cathedral near houses during daytime
cathedral near houses during daytime

1. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

The capital of Luxembourg is part of the world's first country to make all standard public transportation completely free. Buses, trams, and second-class trains can be used without purchasing a ticket, making it one of the easiest places in Europe to explore.

aerial view of old town at sunset
aerial view of old town at sunset

4. Montpellier, France

Montpellier now provides free public transportation to its residents, becoming one of France's largest cities to adopt a fare-free transit system.

people walking on sidewalk near building during daytime
people walking on sidewalk near building during daytime

3. Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade became Europe's largest city to introduce free public transportation for residents in 2025. The city's buses, trams, and trolleybuses are now free for locals as part of a broader effort to reduce traffic and pollution.

A harbor with boats and a city in the background
A harbor with boats and a city in the background

6. Calais, France

Another French city with completely free bus transportation, Calais makes it easy for both residents and tourists to travel around without buying tickets.

brown and white concrete building under blue sky during daytime
brown and white concrete building under blue sky during daytime

5. Dunkirk, France

Dunkirk offers free buses throughout the city for everyone, including visitors. Since eliminating fares, public transport use has increased dramatically.

Colorful buildings stand beside a body of water.
Colorful buildings stand beside a body of water.

8. Bern, Switzerland

Hotel guests receive the Bern Ticket, which provides complimentary travel on public transportation within the city's central zones for the duration of their visit.

aerial view of city buildings during daytime
aerial view of city buildings during daytime

7. Basel, Switzerland

Visitors staying overnight in registered accommodations receive the Basel Mobility Ticket, allowing unlimited free travel on the city's buses and trams during their stay.

a boat on a river
a boat on a river