Seoul
23 linesApp: Subway Korea / Naver Map
T-money card works nationwide
Busan
4 linesApp: Subway Korea
T-money / Cashbee both accepted
Tokyo
13 linesApp: Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Tokyo Metro + JR + Toei mixed. Suica/Pasmo essential
Osaka
9 linesApp: Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Osaka Metro Pass (1/2/3-day) good for tourists
Kyoto
2 linesApp: Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Bus network covers more than subway
Bangkok
6 linesApp: Bangkok MRT / BTS SkyTrain
BTS and MRT are separate companies — no transfer tickets
Singapore
6 linesApp: MyTransport.SG
EZ-Link card or contactless credit card
Hong Kong
11 linesApp: MTR Mobile
Octopus card essential
Taipei
6 linesApp: Taipei Metro Go
EasyCard sold at convenience stores
Kuala Lumpur
12 linesApp: MyRapid
Touch 'n Go card recommended
Ho Chi Minh City
1 linesApp: Go! Ho Chi Minh
Line 1 opened late 2024, network still limited
Hanoi
2 linesApp: Hanoi Metro
Limited network; combine with Grab/taxi
London
11 linesApp: TfL Go / Citymapper
Tap-to-ride with contactless cards
Paris
16 linesApp: Bonjour RATP
Navigo Easy card or t+ tickets
New York
36 linesApp: MYmta
OMNY contactless fully rolled out
Beijing
27 linesApp: MetroMan Beijing
Bag scan required; carry passport
Shanghai
20 linesApp: MetroMan Shanghai
Board via Alipay / WeChat Pay QR
Barcelona
12 linesApp: TMB App
T-casual 10-ride card is best value
Madrid
12 linesApp: Metro de Madrid
Multi card required; reload as needed
Dubai
2 linesApp: RTA Dubai
NOL card required