A Conet Pass covers metro, bus, tram and local transport across 16 cities in Europe and Asia. For a short city break, the right choice depends on how compact the network is, whether the airport connection comes included, and how many transport modes a single city actually requires. This list ranks the cities where a digital transport pass delivers the most value for a typical 2 to 4 day visit, based on network coverage, airport inclusion and overall ease of use.
For a general overview of how the pass works across all cities, see what is Conet Pass and how it works before you travel.
1. Vienna
Vienna’s network is one of the most straightforward in Europe to use with a single pass: U-Bahn, tram, bus and the S-Bahn all run on an integrated zone system, and the city center is compact enough that most attractions sit within a short ride of each other. For a city break focused on the historic center, the Ringstrasse and the museum quarter, a 2 or 3-day Conet Pass covers virtually every journey without needing to think about zones or top-ups.
2. Berlin
Berlin stands out because its zone ABC pass includes BER Airport as standard — no separate shuttle ticket required, since the airport sits within zone C. With ten U-Bahn lines, fifteen S-Bahn lines and 22 tram routes, the network reaches every district worth visiting, from Museum Island to Kreuzberg and Prenzlauer Berg. For a city break that starts and ends at the airport, this is one of the most complete passes on the list, since the airport connection in both directions is already covered.
3. Rome
Rome combines metro, bus and tram coverage with a dedicated one-way airport shuttle to Fiumicino included in every day pass. The historic center is dense and best explored on foot, but the metro and bus network becomes essential once a city break extends to Trastevere, the Vatican area or the outer residential districts. The airport shuttle alone makes the Rome pass a strong choice for visitors flying in and out of Fiumicino.
4. Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s GVB network – metro, tram, bus and free ferry crossings to Amsterdam Noord – is unusually well suited to a short break, since trams reach almost every part of the historic center where the metro does not. Every day pass includes a one-way Schiphol airport shuttle via Connexxion line 397 and bike sharing with Donkey Bike. The shuttle has a fixed date matching the day you download the pass, which is worth knowing if your travel plans might shift on arrival.
5. Barcelona
Barcelona’s Zone 1 pass covers metro, bus, tram, the FGC urban railway and the Montjuïc funicular, and includes the metro connection to El Prat Airport via line L9 as standard. For a 2 to 3-day break covering the Gothic Quarter, Eixample and the Sagrada Família, this is enough to reach every major attraction without a separate airport ticket. The Aerobús shuttle remains an optional add-on for those who prefer a direct connection without a metro transfer.
6. Lisbon
Lisbon’s pass covers the Metro Lisboa network, the Carris bus and tram network – including the iconic Tram 28 – and the three historic funiculars. The airport connection here works differently from most cities: rather than a dedicated shuttle, the Red Line metro reaches the Aeroporto station directly, so the airport journey is simply part of the standard pass. For a short break centered on Alfama, the Baixa district and Bairro Alto, this keeps planning simple.
7. Milan
Milan’s pass covers all five metro lines, the tram network and buses within the Mi1 to Mi3 fare zone, including the M4 line that connects directly to Linate Airport. Unlike most other cities on this list, the airport shuttle for Malpensa and Orio al Serio is not included by default and needs to be added as an optional combo, worth checking before booking if your city break starts or ends at either of those airports rather than Linate. Read the full breakdown in the Milan transport pass guide.
8. Naples
Naples brings together metro, bus, tram and three historic funiculars on a single pass, with a one-way Capodichino airport shuttle included in every day pass. The funiculars make this a practical choice for a short break that includes Vomero, since climbing the hill on foot is not practical for most visitors. Combo options adding entry to Pompeii or Naples Underground extend the pass beyond pure transport for those staying 3 days or more.
9. Venice
Venice works differently from every other city on this list, since its network runs entirely on water. The ACTV pass covers vaporetto lines across the historic center and the lagoon islands, plus buses and tram on the mainland. The one-way airport shuttle to Marco Polo Airport is included in every day pass, but is tied to a fixed date rather than being open-date. Read the full breakdown in the Venice transport pass guide.
How to choose between them
For a city break of 2 to 3 days, prioritize destinations where the airport connection is included as standard — Berlin, Rome, Naples, Amsterdam, Lisbon and Barcelona all cover the airport connection without an add-on, which removes one extra purchase from your planning. Note that in Rome, Naples, Venice and Amsterdam the airport ticket is a separate component covering one direction only, included in the pass price but distinct from the urban transport ticket. Vienna covers the urban network only, with no airport connection included as standard. If your trip is centered on a single compact district, a shorter pass duration is usually enough. For cities with a more dispersed network, like Milan or Berlin, a 3-day pass tends to offer better coverage relative to a 1-day option, since it gives time to reach outer districts without recalculating fares.
For a full explanation of why pass prices differ between cities and what drives the cost structure of each network, see why digital transport pass pricing can differ.
Every Conet Pass is purchased online, delivered by email and includes a free Ubigi eSIM with preloaded data as standard. For a full walkthrough of how to use the pass on arrival, see how Conet Pass works in practice on local public transport.
