WHEN YOU arrive in a new city as a tourist, what’s the first thing you do? You’ll probably take a few selfies, but then you’ve got to figure out exactly how you’re going to find your way around this strange, new metropolis. Much like going on holiday for the first time, things can be a bit overwhelming when you have no prior experience in a city, but you’ll soon get your bearings if you consider all the transport options when getting from A to B.

European city centres are all invariably different and each has its own transport system. From London to Rome to Paris, each one has it’s tricks . Discovering how to figure things out for yourself and getting a bit lost in the process is all part of the adventure in the end. Still, to make things a little easier, it’s a good idea to travel to certain European cities that are well connected and simple to get around. Omio has listed the best cities according to convenience and price, suggesting that is simple to travel around the city centre in European cities. Zurich, Berlin, and Vienna ended up topping the list for the best-connected cities.

Taxi or ride-sharing app

Definitely the most useful way to get around, as you’ll never have to wait longer than a few minutes, read an underground train map, or frantically run to the stop so you don’t miss the last bus home. Unless you’re on a business trip and your company is paying the expenses, however, using a taxi or ride-sharing app can start to get expensive quickly! Plus, you won’t really learn to navigate the city as well as with other methods, as you’re relying on others to do the work for you. This isn’t the most eco-friendly method, either.

Tram or bus

In a city like Lisbon, the tram network is vast and the vehicles themselves are beautifully made with a great, vintage look. Buses and trams are generally slower and sometimes unreliable, however, especially during peak traffic times, but you really get to see the city’s buildings and landmarks up close and can put together a picture of how to navigate the city yourself. If you don’t speak the language, asking the driver if you’re on the right bus or tram can be tricky, as some cities don’t make it easy to figure out these networks. Still, there’s usually someone friendly enough nearby to help out and see to it that you’re going the right way.

Underground trains

Fast, efficient, and quite economical, especially if you buy a weekly ticket and don’t have to worry about having the right amount of money on you at all times. Trains can help you get from one side of the city to the other in record time, as there are no problems with stormy weather or traffic chaos when you’re underground. The downside is that you’re really just seeing a dark tunnel from the window, things get busy when you’re sharing the train with a lot of other people, and it’s often hard to get your bearings when you only go up and down train stations. Some cities have trains that run above the ground, like the S-Bahn in Berlin, which is a great way to see the sights and get to your destination quickly.

Bike or e-scooter

Many city locals are getting a bit frustrated with the amount of electric scooters popping up all over the place, but while some people can’t stand these rental scooters and bikes, others find them pretty useful nonetheless. Using an app, you can find one of these rental items, use it for as long as you like, then drop it off at a designated parking station (which most people don’t do) and you’ll get a fee taken out of your bank account. This is a fun way to see the city streets at your own pace in summer and spring, but not advisable when it gets cold.