The Coolest Subway Systems In The World, Ranked

Safe and affordable, Madrid's metro system places 90 percent of residents within 1km of a station, and has 1,656 escalators, the most in the world. And, the stations and entrances are charming!

Although not particularly modern or clean, Moscow's metro stations look like a museum: magnificent chandeliers, decorated ceilings, and breathtaking artwork can make it quite hard to find your train!

New York's iconic subway covers most of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Bronx, running 24 hours (until the start of the pandemic). Stations could definitely use some repairs, and, what's that smell?

Berlin's metro is mostly famous for its two-part system: the U-Bahn covers the underground, while the S-Bahn is above ground. Both run reliably and often, and almost always feature WiFi for riders.

Famous for modern and clean cities, Zurich's subway is no different, from its stations to train-cars. Stops are available everywhere, and the subway pass connects riders to buses and boats!

With gorgeous, iconic, and romantic stations and entrances, Paris's famous metro is efficient and clean, too. Its map is simple to navigate and trains, though a little old, run almost 24 hours.

With a whopping 4 billion riders per year (the most in the world), the metro seamlessly, though sometimes confusingly, connects Tokyo's greater population of 38 million people with 193 miles of rail.

The oldest underground metro system, the London Tube, famous for its round shape, red color, and iconic clocks, is relatively clean and efficient, serving about 1 billion people annually.

Outrageously fast and efficient, this metro system covers Hong Kong end-to-end, with hi-tech, WiFi equipped stations. Plus, 3 out of every 4 people lives within a kilometer of a station. Wow!

Clean, mega-fast and beautiful, the modern South Korean metropolis is blessed with an excellent metro system. Riders have uninterrupted cell service and WiFi, and pay less than a dollar per ride!