Digital transport pass prices vary because each city has a different transport network, a different cost structure set by the local operator, and a different bundle of services included in the pass. The price you pay reflects the size and complexity of the network you gain access to, the duration you select, whether an airport shuttle is included, and the extras bundled with every pass. A lower price does not mean less value, and a higher price does not mean a premium product: it means a larger or more infrastructure-intensive network. Understanding what drives price differences lets you make a better purchasing decision before you travel.
The main factors that determine pass price
The transport network of the city
The single biggest driver of price differences across cities is the scale and type of the transport network the pass covers. Every Conet Pass is issued in direct partnership with the local transport authority and gives access to the same network used by local commuters. A city with five metro lines, 420 bus routes and six tram lines covering a large metropolitan area costs more to operate than a city with two metro lines and a compact bus network. That cost is reflected in the pass price.
Venice is a clear example. A one-day Conet Pass in Venice costs more than a one-day pass in Naples or Rome not because Venice is a premium destination, but because the vaporetto (waterbus) network that forms the backbone of public transport on the lagoon is structurally more expensive to run than a standard metro and bus system. Each vessel is a vessel, not a railcar, and the infrastructure required to operate a lagoon transport network has no equivalent in mainland cities.
Similarly, a pass for Rome covering three metro lines, six tram lines, 420-plus bus routes and city trains across one of Europe’s largest urban areas is priced differently from a pass for Vienna, where Wiener Linien operates a highly integrated network of U-Bahn, tram and bus lines across a more compact metropolitan area. Different network scale, different operating cost, different price point.
Duration and the daily rate logic
Every Conet Pass is sold by duration: typically 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 consecutive days, depending on the city. The total price increases with duration, but the effective daily rate decreases. A 7-day pass gives you a lower cost per day of travel than a 1-day pass in the same city. This is deliberate: longer stays benefit from a progressively better daily rate, which rewards travellers who plan to use public transport extensively throughout their trip.
The practical implication is straightforward. If you are staying for three days and plan to move around the city daily, a 3-day pass almost always costs less per day than buying three separate 1-day passes. This is consistent across the Conet Pass network, regardless of city.
What is included in the price beyond the transport pass
Every Conet Pass includes a bundle of extras that are delivered digitally with the pass at no additional cost. These are included in the price you pay for the transport pass itself and require no separate purchase. The full list of exclusive benefits is available on the Conet Pass website, but the standard inclusions across most cities are:
- Free Ubigi eSIM with 500 MB of preloaded data. Included with every pass across all cities. The eSIM provides connectivity in 190-plus countries and is activated on the Ubigi platform. This alone has a standalone market value and is included at no extra cost.
- Taxi credit. A €5 credit via the Wetaxi app, available in Italian cities (Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, Naples). This is a one-off credit toward a single taxi ride, not unlimited transport.
- Bike-sharing credit. An Uber Lime promo code for bike sharing is included in Rome, Milan, Naples, Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Stockholm, Venice and Istanbul. Amsterdam includes a Donkey Republic bike-sharing credit. Barcelona includes a similar cycling benefit.
- Attraction discount via Tiqets. 10% off tickets to major attractions in the city, available through the Tiqets platform. Applicable across most Conet Pass cities.
- Luggage storage discount via Stow Your Bags. 10% off at partner luggage storage locations in Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, Naples and Barcelona.
- FlixBus discount. 10% off intercity FlixBus routes across Italy, included with Italian city passes.
These extras are not add-ons to an otherwise bare transport ticket. They are part of what the price covers. Two passes at similar prices in different cities may include different combinations of extras depending on the available local partnerships.
Whether the airport shuttle is included or an add-on
The airport shuttle is one of the clearest sources of price differences both between cities and between products within the same city. The approach is not uniform across the Conet Pass network, and understanding it prevents confusion at checkout.
- Included as standard in every day pass – dedicated shuttle ticket: Rome (shuttle to Fiumicino Airport via SIT Bus Shuttle), Venice (shuttle to Marco Polo Airport via ATVO Airport Express), Amsterdam (shuttle to Schiphol Airport via line 397/N97), Naples (shuttle to Capodichino Airport via Alibus ANM) and Munich (Lufthansa Express Bus). In these cities, the airport shuttle ticket is part of every day pass option at no additional cost. It is open-date and usable independently of the transport pass validity, in either direction between the airport and the city.
- Included as standard – pass valid on public transport to the airport: Berlin (BER Airport via metro/S-Bahn, zone ABC), Helsinki (HSL zone covers the airport), Istanbul (metro zone covers Istanbul Airport), Vienna (S7 S-Bahn to Vienna International Airport), Lisbon (metro to Lisbon Airport) and Stockholm (public transport connection to Arlanda and Bromma Airports included in all day passes). In these cities, the standard day pass covers the public transport lines connecting the airport to the city.
- Available only as a paid add-on: Milan and Barcelona. In both cities, the standard Conet Pass day product does not include an airport shuttle. If you need one, you must select the specific combo product (City Pass + airport shuttle) at a higher price. For Milan, three separate airports are covered as optional add-ons: Malpensa, Orio al Serio (Bergamo) and Linate. For Barcelona, the Aerobús to El Prat Airport is available as a combo with 2-day, 3-day and 5-day passes. Note that for Barcelona the airport metro connection via Line L9 Sud is included within the standard urban transport pass. In Stockholm, a dedicated express Arlanda Shuttle Bus combo is available as a paid upgrade for a faster connection, alongside the standard pass which already covers public transport to the airport.
A pass that includes the airport shuttle at the same total price as a pass in another city that does not is therefore offering more for the same amount. The comparison only makes sense when you account for everything inside the price.
Local operator tariffs and partnership agreements
Conet Pass operates through direct partnerships with the official transport authorities of each city: ACTV and Vela SpA in Venice, GVB in Amsterdam, Wiener Linien in Vienna, HSL in Helsinki, and others. Each operator sets its own fare structure independently, and Conet Pass pricing reflects those underlying tariffs. When a local transport authority increases its fares, that is eventually reflected in the pass price. This is why prices across cities are not standardised and why comparing prices directly between cities without accounting for what each network covers gives a misleading picture.
Price comparison across Conet Pass cities
Pass prices vary by city and duration. As a general reference: Rome starts from €7 for one day; Venice from €39; Milan from €15; Naples from €15; Amsterdam from €17; Barcelona from €21.50; Berlin from €16; Vienna from €15; Lisbon from €12; Helsinki from €10; Stockholm from €20; Munich from €19; Edinburgh from €8; Tokyo from €20; Osaka from €7. These are starting prices for the base day pass option per person and are subject to change. Multi-day passes are available in most cities and offer a lower effective daily rate. For current pricing, all available durations and optional add-ons, check the relevant city page on the Conet Pass website before purchase.
What the price does not include: where the real savings are
The price of a Conet Pass also reflects costs that travellers do not have to incur because the pass removes them entirely. These savings are not visible in the price comparison but are real.
- No queuing time at ticket machines. Travellers buying single tickets locally often spend significant time at station ticket machines, especially on arrival days. The Conet Pass is purchased before travel and delivered digitally, with no collection required.
- No fare uncertainty. Single-ride pricing varies by city, by zone and sometimes by time of day. A multi-day unlimited pass eliminates the need to calculate fare costs for every journey and removes the risk of accidentally taking an out-of-zone trip and owing a supplement.
- No risk of running out of credit. Pay-as-you-go cards require top-ups and minimum balances. A duration-based pass works until it expires, with no transactions per journey.No language barrier at purchase. Buying a pass from Conet Pass before departure means navigating the local language at a ticket machine is not necessary. The entire process is in English.
- Consistent price at purchase. The price paid at checkout is fixed. Local transport fares can change, particularly in cities where single-ride prices vary seasonally. The pass price does not fluctuate once purchased.
How to read pass pricing when comparing options
When looking at two Conet Pass products at different prices, the useful comparison is not the total number but what each price includes. Three questions help clarify this:
What network does the pass cover? A pass for Venice covers a lagoon waterbus network. A pass for Helsinki covers metro, tram, bus, train and ferry within the HSL zone. These are structurally different networks with different operating costs.
Is the airport shuttle part of the price or an add-on? If you need to get from the airport to the city centre on arrival, a pass that includes the shuttle adds real monetary value. In Rome, Venice, Amsterdam, Naples and Munich a dedicated shuttle is already inside the price. In Berlin, Helsinki, Istanbul, Vienna, Lisbon and Stockholm, the standard pass is valid on public transport connections to the airport. In Milan and Barcelona it requires selecting the right combo product. Failing to check this before purchase is one of the most common sources of confusion about pass value.
What extras are bundled in? The eSIM, taxi credit, bike-sharing code and Tiqets discount are all part of the pass. Their combined market value can be meaningful relative to the total pass price, particularly for shorter stays where the extras represent a larger proportion of the total cost.
Common questions about transport pass pricing
Venice’s public transport network is operated by ACTV and consists of vaporetto (waterbus) lines covering the historic centre, Mestre and Marghera, plus bus and tram services on the mainland. Operating a waterbus fleet on a lagoon is structurally more expensive than running a metro and bus system on land. The pass price reflects the operating costs of that network. Additionally, the Venice pass includes an airport shuttle to Marco Polo Airport as standard in every day option, which is factored into the pricing.
No. A lower price reflects a smaller or less infrastructure-intensive network, not a lower quality of service or a less reliable product. A one-day pass in Naples starting from €15 covers the full ANM network including metro, bus, tram, funicular lines and a one-way airport shuttle to Capodichino. The price is lower because the network is smaller, not because the pass offers less reliability or fewer rights.
Because the effective daily rate decreases with duration. A longer pass is proportionally cheaper per day of travel. This pricing structure encourages travellers to buy the duration that matches their actual stay rather than buying daily tickets and paying the highest possible rate for every day of a multi-day visit. If you plan to travel for three days, a 3-day pass will cost less per day than three separate 1-day passes.
In many cities, the price of an equivalent multi-day pass at the local ticket office is comparable to the Conet Pass price. The financial difference is rarely significant. What Conet Pass adds is the ability to buy before departure, arrive without needing to queue at a machine, and receive the pass digitally with all included extras. The value is in convenience, certainty and the bundle of extras included with the pass, not necessarily in a price reduction versus local purchase.
Conet Pass does not currently offer specific promotional pricing for children, seniors, families or groups. All travellers pay the same price regardless of age or group size. In many cities, children below a certain age travel free on public transport when accompanied by a paying adult. The age limit varies by city.
Check the FAQ on the relevant city page for the applicable age limit in your destination.
No. The price is fixed at the moment of purchase. Your pass retains its value regardless of any subsequent fare changes by local transport operators. Conet Pass validity starts only at first use, so the pass does not begin counting down when you buy it, and its price cannot be retroactively adjusted after checkout.
