METRO / BUS / TRAMS / Ferry – in Helsinki, these modes of transportation are run by Helsinki Region Transport (HSL), which means the same ticket/fare card can be used on them all. Helsinki Region Transport has a service point at Rautatientori metro station, upper level: ticket sales and information, route maps and Helsinki Cards. […]
Boat — The Lake Zürich Navigation Company (or ZSG), has been operating boats on the lake since the late 19th century. Round-trip services offer several stops for commuters and a convenient and scenic way for travelers to get around the city. The long round-trip journey lasts four hours total and costs CHF 26 (2nd class) […]
Bus/Tram/Cable Car/Train — The Zurich Transportation Network (ZVV) is a web of trams, buses, cable cars and trains that connect every square inch of the city and the surrounding canton. Buy your ticket from a machine and remember to validate the ticket before boarding. ZVV ticket prices start at CHF 2.70 (CHF 2.30 reduced) […]
TAXI – in Zurich, the initial fare is CHF 6 (and an additional CHF 3.80 for each kilometer driven). When taking a taxi from a stand, check the prices on their door and take the cheapest one available (you don’t have to take the first one in the row). Taxi drivers have to and […]
ROTTERDAM TRANSPORTATION The public transport system in Rotterdam is very well organized. All metro, tram and metropolitan bus lines are operated by RET. You need an OV-Chipkaart (“Public Transport chip card”). The Rotterdam Welcome Card provides unlimited use of all RET public transport for 1, 2 or 3 days, and 25% or […]
Taxis: Due to the general layout of the city of Amsterdam, which is not car-friendly, options for using taxis will be limited (unless one is travel in and out of the city’s outerlying areas, and the airport, of course). For that reason, it is important to get familiar with fixed taxi stands (located in various […]
Bike: first-time visitors to Amsterdam will immediately notice that it is the most bicycle-friendly capital city in the world. Many feel that riding a bike in Amsterdam is a “must do” activity there. The city is flat and compact with large and clearly marked bike lanes, often making cycling the most efficient way to explore […]
Ferry: Though transportation in Amsterdam used to be highly characterized by boat-travel on the city’s web of canals, today’s canal traffic is mostly comprised of tourist cruises and personal boats. Ferries in Amsterdam instead cross the local waterway (known as the “IJ River”), connecting the city center with the north (or Noord) neighborhood. These are […]
Bus: During the day, buses are mostly used to connect Amsterdam to the greater metropolitan area. While locals use them on their daily commute, visitors are likely to use them even more so when venturing away from the city center to visit one of the Netherlands’ surrounding beach towns, gardens, or historic villages. Buses […]
Tram: Trams in Amsterdam are a fun and convenient way to travel around town. With fifteen different routes and frequent stops, trams are a reliable and efficient way to get to and around the city center. They have large windows and glide on tracks above ground, offering a unique way to stay cozy and enjoy […]