{"id":12298,"date":"2024-03-07T10:51:21","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T23:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=12298"},"modified":"2024-03-07T10:51:22","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T23:51:22","slug":"time-out-worlds-best-cities-for-public-transport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/time-out-worlds-best-cities-for-public-transport\/","title":{"rendered":"Time Out Announces the 19 Cities with the Best Public Transport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Maximise every moment of your holiday with the efficiency of Chicago&#8217;s trains, the convenience of Singapore&#8217;s buses and the seamless connectivity of New York&#8217;s subway. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/travel\/best-public-transport-in-the-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time Out<\/a> has polled 20,000 residents in 50 cities to determine the world&#8217;s top public transit systems, with East Asian and European cities solely occupying the prestigious top 10 spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/berlin\">Berlin<\/a> took out the number one position, with 97% of residents satisfied with their rail network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The German city boasts 175 stations across nine lines, plus a direct airport-to-city rail that makes travel to the capital a breeze. Other European cities in the top five include the Czech Republic&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/prague\">Prague<\/a> in second place, securing a 96% satisfaction rating and commendation for scenic routes passing heritage sights. <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/Copenhagen\">Copenhagen<\/a>\u2019s efficient one-ticket system for all trains, buses and waterbuses put the Danish capital in fourth place, with <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/stockholm\">Stockholm<\/a>\u2019s subterranean train stations following in fifth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With seven spots on the list, Asia is the second most traversable continent, with <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/tokyo\">Tokyo<\/a> coming third overall. Despite accommodating the largest number of commuters worldwide, Tokyo\u2019s public transport holds up remarkably well, with 94% of locals happy with its efficiency, maintenance and timeliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Popular stopover destinations <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/hotels\/location\/singapore\">Singapore<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/hongkong\">Hong Kong<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/taipei\">Taipei<\/a> in Taiwan also made the list for their tourist-friendly transport, including Singapore\u2019s ultra-swift Tourist Pass system, Taipei\u2019s multi-lingual signage and Hong Kong\u2019s convenient Octopus Card.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Asia <\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Asia \">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000XrYANYA3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e1ada809c2cd8679b72ae6d662bfb68b\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort-maldives-asia\/006RF00000XrYANYA3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, Kooddoo Island, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kooddoo Island, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Oasis: Adults-Only Bliss with Free-Flow Drinks &#038; 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Unlimited Free-Flow Drinks<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,399<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,499<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$3,988<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-62%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000UZQETYA5\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_89be17d4d213ff6ca50f2a8ffe0f1f7a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/centara-grand-beach-resort-phuket-thailand-asia\/006RF00000UZQETYA5\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vuu8rejzrerm3m2mjola.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/vuu8rejzrerm3m2mjola.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/vuu8rejzrerm3m2mjola.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/vuu8rejzrerm3m2mjola.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/vuu8rejzrerm3m2mjola.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vuu8rejzrerm3m2mjola.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, Phuket, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Phuket, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Phuket Beachfront Paradise with Daily Breakfast, Daily Lunch or Dinner &#038; Nightly Free-Flow Drinks Hour<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">7 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,149<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$3,269<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-63%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000W8WoIYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_4ef694249407871347f9401616facbf4\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/meyyafushi-maldives-asia\/006RF00000W8WoIYAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Meyyafushi Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Meyyafushi Maldives, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives <\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Meyyafushi Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Grand Opening: Maldives All-Inclusive Pool Villas with Premium Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Return Seaplane Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$4,149<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,519<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$16,575<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-73%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000VqzwnYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_aa82360f1a89a70ce6798f4f9bb2dc02\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hideaway-beach-resort-and-spa-maldives-asia\/006RF00000VqzwnYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Hideaway Beach Resort &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hideaway Beach Resort &amp; 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Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bps20qf1sf3s3uw0kkrdg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/bps20qf1sf3s3uw0kkrdg.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/bps20qf1sf3s3uw0kkrdg.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/bps20qf1sf3s3uw0kkrdg.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/bps20qf1sf3s3uw0kkrdg.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/bps20qf1sf3s3uw0kkrdg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate &amp; Spa, Jimbaran, Bali\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"224954\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Jimbaran, Bali<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate &amp; Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Jimbaran Pool Villas with All-Inclusive Dining, Massages, Daily Drinks &#038; Two Kids Stay Free<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,499<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,297<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$4,533<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-65%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Xqyl4YAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2017821b49915ffe7e8af47db7274175\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pullman-maldives-maamutaa-maldives-asia\/006RF00000Xqyl4YAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pullman Maldives Maamutaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pullman Maldives Maamutaa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Villas with A La Carte Dining, Free-Flow Drinks &#038; 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