44 Bizarre Subway Moments Caught on Camera That Defy Explanation

Ever wonder what secret society emerges when the subway doors slide open? Welcome aboard the express line to Weirdville, Bizarretown, and Strangeburg—where the ordinary commuter transforms into a walking, breathing spectacle you won’t catch hitching a ride on a bus or a horse! It’s like subways have this magical ability to coax out the quirkiest, most hilarious facets of us all, turning each train car into an impromptu stage for the human comedy. I’ve gotta say, our crew at Bored Panda eats up this stuff—especially when it’s captured through the lens of a camera, where the bizarre becomes art and the funny becomes legend. So buckle up and scroll through the wildest, wackiest subway snapshots we could round up. Trust me, after you spot the legendary duck-in-a-backpack cameo, you’ll wanna share your own public transit oddities too. Curious about the unspoken rules of snapping these candid gems? Photographer Dominic Sberna chimes in with some savvy tips to keep your shutter respect-worthy. Mind the gap, and dive into this visual journey—you never know who or what you’ll spot next! LEARN MORE

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The next stops are: Weirdville, Bizarretown, and Strangeburg! There’s something unique about subways, metros, and the tube that brings out the weirdest and funniest side of humanity. A side of us that you won’t find on any other form of transportation. Buses, cars, horseback riding, high-speed trains, and trams have nothing on subways. We can promise you that, 100%.

You know for a fact that our team here at Bored Panda loves photography. The more unusual, the better. So we’ve collected a list of the most amusing, downright bizarre, and hilarious photos that people took while on the subway. Scroll down to see the best of the best! Oh, and while you’re upvoting your fave ones (the duck in the backpack stands out to us, personally), consider sharing your weirdest experience while on public transport, in the comments.

And if you’re in the mood for some more subway humor and weirdness, then you’ll definitely want to take a peek at Bored Panda’s articles right here, here, and over here. We sincerely hope you have a pleasant journey. Enjoy and… be sure to mind the gap.

I reached out to photographer Dominic Sberna to get his opinion on the etiquette we should follow when taking photos of people in public spaces, as well as his advice for amateurs hoping to take some great shots. You’ll find his thoughts below. Scroll down for Bored Panda’s exclusive interview.