say i were in paris and i have a 3 country, 5 day travel pass. if i were to go to london for the day, and i leave at 5am and return at 7pm the same day is that 1 days worth of travel? or is it two due to them being separate journeys?Eurorail pass... 1 days worth of travel?
If you could do this it would only count as one day, but your pass will not be valid for travel from France to England. In some cases, you can take a night train from one city arriving the next day in another location and it will only count as one travel day. You can't have a train change though.
Eurail Pass is not valid for travel on the Eurostar to/from London.
Eurostar tickets must be bought seperately although you can get a discount by showing your Eurail pass at the ticket counter.
It is cheaper if you buy your ticket through eurostar.com for a day trip ticket.Eurorail pass... 1 days worth of travel?
it only counts as one day...
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Travel tips for backpacking through Europe for the first time?
Traveling through Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria, and Italy. two weeks. and using Eurorail and possibly renting a car for some of the trip through Switzerland. Any ideas on traveltips, what to do, what not to do, where to go, what we have to see, what we don't have to see.Travel tips for backpacking through Europe for the first time?
1
Decide where you want to go. Read a lot of books, watch the Travel Channel and talk those who backpacked through Europe before. See what fires your curiosity. Buy a backpacking travel guide. "Let's Go," "Rough Guide" and "Lonely Planet" are all popular book series. Understand that all plans are tentative. The very nature of backpacking requires spontaneous flexibility (see Resources below).
2
Pack smart. Buy a backpack no larger than 45 linear inches. This is the maximum size allowed for an airline carry-on. Do not check luggage. You must carry everything while backpacking through Europe. If it does not fit in your backpack, don't bring it. The heavier your bag, the more miserable you will be when it is on your back. trust me
3
Take two changes of clothing in neutral colors so everything goes with everything else. Every night, wash clothes in your hostel sink. Choose easy-care fabrics that dry fast. You may look the same in all your pictures, but it beats carrying around a bag full of dirty clothes. If something wears out, buy a replacement in Europe. Leave jewelry at home and get a cheap digital watch with an alarm.
4
Get your paperwork in order. You must have a valid passport, but most countries in Europe do not require visas for Americans. Shop around for cheap airfare to a gateway city, then take the train everywhere else. This is the best way to experience Europe. Buy a Eurail Pass, which provides unlimited train travel. You must get it before arriving in Europe through their website or a travel agent (see Resources below). Your ATM card and credit cards will work in Europe.
5
Stay in hostels and inexpensive hotels. Most are safe, clean and reasonably priced. They are common in Europe, and are always near public transportation. Follow recommendations from your guide book and fellow travelers. Hostels are the best places to meet other travelers and make friends (see Resources below).
6
Eat on the go. Food is expensive in Europe. Avoid restaurants and eat at take-away places. They serve much nicer cuisine than American fast food. Better yet, go to specialty shops and buy fresh bread, meat, cheese and fruit, then have a picnic.
7
Skip the expensive sites. Backpacking through Europe is about the journey. Wandering around a town square or marketplace is a cultural experience in itself. You can spend a bunch of Euros to enter a museum and not remember anything you see there. Pick a few "must see" sites like the Louvre or Vatican Museum. Skip the other stuff and walk around instead. Use bag check places and lockers to store your pack while you stroll around.
8
Stay safe. Europe is relatively safe, but tourist are still targeted for crime. These are usually crimes of opportunity. Secure your valuables in a security wallet beneath your clothing, travel in groups and don't walk around remote areas at night. Bring a lock. Most hostels provide lockers to secure your stuff. Watch your pack, and don't make yourself an inviting target.
9
Limit your souvenirs to photographs and journal entries. They are free and will be what you treasure most when you reflect on your backpack journey through Europe years later. Buying stuff fills up your backpack and weighs you down. If you must buy something, mail it home.
Must sees
Also When in Italy you should go to Venice and take a gondola ride, go to Sicily as well. In France go to the Eiffel tower and try a wine and cheese tasting. Germany go to Auschwitz. Switzerland you must go to the Geneva city tour. and lastly Austria go to Vienna.
Google translate these terms in each language you will be happy you did this.
Wheres the Bathroom?
Where is...?
Hotel
Nearest Grocery Store
best attraction
tourist center
gas station
Do you speak English?
how much does this cost?
where is the best restaurant?
Where is the most inexpensive restaurant?
shirt
backpack
jeans
shoes
money
souvenirs
camera
where can i buy...?
what do you recommend?
your number 1-10
When does the train leave?
What day is it?
What is the weather going to be like?
Rainy
Sunny
Foggy
Cloudy
Where is the tourist information office?
do you have a map showing the subway stops?
do you have a subway in the city?
Can you call me a Taxi
Take me to this address
My ____ is poor.
I am lost
I am looking for...
in what direction do I have to go to get to...?
I want to go...
I hoped I helped and I also hope you have a terrific time!!!!!!!!!!Travel tips for backpacking through Europe for the first time?
My suggestion, look up a few things, but then explore the local towns. The major tourists attractions are never hard to find. What is hard to find are the farmer's markets that aren't in travel guides, or the small restaurant with an unforgettable view, or food. I would consider it a waste to just go see the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa etc. Get off the beaten path and go explore a bit. You might end up in some boring places, but you might find some things you'd never expectmuffler greek salad dressing
1
Decide where you want to go. Read a lot of books, watch the Travel Channel and talk those who backpacked through Europe before. See what fires your curiosity. Buy a backpacking travel guide. "Let's Go," "Rough Guide" and "Lonely Planet" are all popular book series. Understand that all plans are tentative. The very nature of backpacking requires spontaneous flexibility (see Resources below).
2
Pack smart. Buy a backpack no larger than 45 linear inches. This is the maximum size allowed for an airline carry-on. Do not check luggage. You must carry everything while backpacking through Europe. If it does not fit in your backpack, don't bring it. The heavier your bag, the more miserable you will be when it is on your back. trust me
3
Take two changes of clothing in neutral colors so everything goes with everything else. Every night, wash clothes in your hostel sink. Choose easy-care fabrics that dry fast. You may look the same in all your pictures, but it beats carrying around a bag full of dirty clothes. If something wears out, buy a replacement in Europe. Leave jewelry at home and get a cheap digital watch with an alarm.
4
Get your paperwork in order. You must have a valid passport, but most countries in Europe do not require visas for Americans. Shop around for cheap airfare to a gateway city, then take the train everywhere else. This is the best way to experience Europe. Buy a Eurail Pass, which provides unlimited train travel. You must get it before arriving in Europe through their website or a travel agent (see Resources below). Your ATM card and credit cards will work in Europe.
5
Stay in hostels and inexpensive hotels. Most are safe, clean and reasonably priced. They are common in Europe, and are always near public transportation. Follow recommendations from your guide book and fellow travelers. Hostels are the best places to meet other travelers and make friends (see Resources below).
6
Eat on the go. Food is expensive in Europe. Avoid restaurants and eat at take-away places. They serve much nicer cuisine than American fast food. Better yet, go to specialty shops and buy fresh bread, meat, cheese and fruit, then have a picnic.
7
Skip the expensive sites. Backpacking through Europe is about the journey. Wandering around a town square or marketplace is a cultural experience in itself. You can spend a bunch of Euros to enter a museum and not remember anything you see there. Pick a few "must see" sites like the Louvre or Vatican Museum. Skip the other stuff and walk around instead. Use bag check places and lockers to store your pack while you stroll around.
8
Stay safe. Europe is relatively safe, but tourist are still targeted for crime. These are usually crimes of opportunity. Secure your valuables in a security wallet beneath your clothing, travel in groups and don't walk around remote areas at night. Bring a lock. Most hostels provide lockers to secure your stuff. Watch your pack, and don't make yourself an inviting target.
9
Limit your souvenirs to photographs and journal entries. They are free and will be what you treasure most when you reflect on your backpack journey through Europe years later. Buying stuff fills up your backpack and weighs you down. If you must buy something, mail it home.
Must sees
Also When in Italy you should go to Venice and take a gondola ride, go to Sicily as well. In France go to the Eiffel tower and try a wine and cheese tasting. Germany go to Auschwitz. Switzerland you must go to the Geneva city tour. and lastly Austria go to Vienna.
Google translate these terms in each language you will be happy you did this.
Wheres the Bathroom?
Where is...?
Hotel
Nearest Grocery Store
best attraction
tourist center
gas station
Do you speak English?
how much does this cost?
where is the best restaurant?
Where is the most inexpensive restaurant?
shirt
backpack
jeans
shoes
money
souvenirs
camera
where can i buy...?
what do you recommend?
your number 1-10
When does the train leave?
What day is it?
What is the weather going to be like?
Rainy
Sunny
Foggy
Cloudy
Where is the tourist information office?
do you have a map showing the subway stops?
do you have a subway in the city?
Can you call me a Taxi
Take me to this address
My ____ is poor.
I am lost
I am looking for...
in what direction do I have to go to get to...?
I want to go...
I hoped I helped and I also hope you have a terrific time!!!!!!!!!!Travel tips for backpacking through Europe for the first time?
My suggestion, look up a few things, but then explore the local towns. The major tourists attractions are never hard to find. What is hard to find are the farmer's markets that aren't in travel guides, or the small restaurant with an unforgettable view, or food. I would consider it a waste to just go see the Eiffel Tower, Tower of Pisa etc. Get off the beaten path and go explore a bit. You might end up in some boring places, but you might find some things you'd never expect
What airlines are best to travel around Europe?
I am studying abroad for a semester in Madrid, Spain and I was wondering if I should just get a eurorail pass to travel on the weekends, or what other good modes of transportation there are? I heard there are cheap flights. What is the best way to travel around Europe?What airlines are best to travel around Europe?
Ryan air is my favourite. Cheap and reliable
Try Ryanair, wizzair, bluair, easy jet
They are all low cost companies..What airlines are best to travel around Europe?
Try Skyscanner.net. It has most of the cheap airlines.
Ryan air is my favourite. Cheap and reliable
Try Ryanair, wizzair, bluair, easy jet
They are all low cost companies..What airlines are best to travel around Europe?
Try Skyscanner.net. It has most of the cheap airlines.
I'm planning a trip with the Mrs. to Europe in 2009 for three weeks. Where should we go?
What cities and what will we see? Traveling via EuroRail unlimited. Thanks.I'm planning a trip with the Mrs. to Europe in 2009 for three weeks. Where should we go?
Check up on the countries included into your pass, I know the UK is not one, so no unlimited England for you.
If I read the list right, neither are Czech republic and Poland.
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
Talk about what is Europe for you, like Paris, Rome, Norway or London.
Take a map and point out the place you really want to see, try to work out a way to connect them.
The Eurail site has a pretty good train planner, enter the towns you want to go and see what it comes up with:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/fares_鈥?/a> (I am not so sure about the prices they offer for single tickets, as there are many different reductions available they do not mention.)
http://www.bahn.de/p/view/international/鈥?/a> (this German rail planner is pretty good, works for most long distance trips all over Europe, does not always have all local trains.)
If you have not bought the pass yet, you might even reconsider, as often single tickets are as cheap or even cheaper than a pass, and if you want to do several long hauls, like Paris-Rome or London-Prague, you will want to get cheap airline tickets for those trips.
If you have European roots, try to include the country of your ancestors in your trip, specially if you remember the stories of the people who used to live there. Europe will have changed, but it the stories will come alive better when you have seen the country.
My sister enjoyed England so much that she went back a 2nd time. As far as she was concerned, she wasted time by going to France. The sites are pretty limited %26amp; the French aren't all that friendly to Americans.
She has also been to Salzburg %26amp; loved it. Also another major city (is it in Austria) there but I don't recall the name.
She loved Italy %26amp; visited many cities there. I think they visited Florence, Rome (of course), Sicily and an island. They spent most of their time in Rome.I'm planning a trip with the Mrs. to Europe in 2009 for three weeks. Where should we go?
Paris and Madrid. Both are very beautiful and friendly cities. Also consider visiting parts of Italy and Greece. Also talk with your wife to see if there are any specific places she wants to visit.
England, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Paris, Rome, Venice and Vienna.
Check up on the countries included into your pass, I know the UK is not one, so no unlimited England for you.
If I read the list right, neither are Czech republic and Poland.
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
Talk about what is Europe for you, like Paris, Rome, Norway or London.
Take a map and point out the place you really want to see, try to work out a way to connect them.
The Eurail site has a pretty good train planner, enter the towns you want to go and see what it comes up with:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/fares_鈥?/a> (I am not so sure about the prices they offer for single tickets, as there are many different reductions available they do not mention.)
http://www.bahn.de/p/view/international/鈥?/a> (this German rail planner is pretty good, works for most long distance trips all over Europe, does not always have all local trains.)
If you have not bought the pass yet, you might even reconsider, as often single tickets are as cheap or even cheaper than a pass, and if you want to do several long hauls, like Paris-Rome or London-Prague, you will want to get cheap airline tickets for those trips.
If you have European roots, try to include the country of your ancestors in your trip, specially if you remember the stories of the people who used to live there. Europe will have changed, but it the stories will come alive better when you have seen the country.
My sister enjoyed England so much that she went back a 2nd time. As far as she was concerned, she wasted time by going to France. The sites are pretty limited %26amp; the French aren't all that friendly to Americans.
She has also been to Salzburg %26amp; loved it. Also another major city (is it in Austria) there but I don't recall the name.
She loved Italy %26amp; visited many cities there. I think they visited Florence, Rome (of course), Sicily and an island. They spent most of their time in Rome.I'm planning a trip with the Mrs. to Europe in 2009 for three weeks. Where should we go?
Paris and Madrid. Both are very beautiful and friendly cities. Also consider visiting parts of Italy and Greece. Also talk with your wife to see if there are any specific places she wants to visit.
England, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Paris, Rome, Venice and Vienna.
EuroRail Clarification?
Planning a backpacking trip through Europe and looking into purchasing a EuroRail pass for a portion of my trip. My plan is to fly into Cork, Ireland, and from there I go to Dublin, London, and Paris. I want my EuroRail pass to start for an overnight train ride from Paris to Nice, and take it from there. The trips I have planned for my pass are
1. Paris-Nice
2. Nice-Madrid
3. Florence-Udine
4. Udine-Zurich
5. Zurich-Munich
6. Munich-Vienna
7. Vienna-Prague
8. Prague-Berlin
9. Berlin-Amsterdam
Then I'll be flying home from Amsterdam.
MY QUESTION IS: Would I be fine purchasing the 10 days within 2 months pass @ $509, or would it be safer to buy a continuous pass(21 days for $559?)? I'd rather just have 10 trips to use over 2 months instead of buying the 21 day pass and being confined to that time period, but does the 10 day ticket mean that I get 10 trips from point X to point Y, or if I have to transfer trains to get somewhere, does that mean that I lose two trips out of my 10 trips instead of losing just one (For example, I want to get from Udine to Zurich but need to transfer in Milan...do I lose a trip for Udine-Milan AND Milan-Zurich, or just one out of the ten INCLUDING the transfer?
sorry for writing so much information, it's just that the website is really confusing as to how each specific "Global pass" works and I want to clarify so that I'm not stranded somewhere with no train trips left! I figured by including in my question the places I want to go that someone with experience could maybe help me out.
Thank you so much!!!! I REALLY appreciate the help!!EuroRail Clarification?
You might find this site useful since it has a huge amount of information on passes and links to the various country rail sites: http://www.seat61.com/ . To answer your specific questions:
The 10 days within two months means exactly what it says - you count travel days and not individual legs on a trip. If you go from Udine to Zurich in a single day, then you've used one travel day. A travel day normally runs from midnight to midnight and you can take as many trains in that period as you want and use only one day off the pass. There is also a special rule for night trains. If you take a night train that leaves after 7 pm and you don't change trains during the night then you only count one day instead of two for the trip.
Be aware that there is no overnight train from Paris to Nice and that Nice to Madrid will cost you two travel days.
1. Paris-Nice
2. Nice-Madrid
3. Florence-Udine
4. Udine-Zurich
5. Zurich-Munich
6. Munich-Vienna
7. Vienna-Prague
8. Prague-Berlin
9. Berlin-Amsterdam
Then I'll be flying home from Amsterdam.
MY QUESTION IS: Would I be fine purchasing the 10 days within 2 months pass @ $509, or would it be safer to buy a continuous pass(21 days for $559?)? I'd rather just have 10 trips to use over 2 months instead of buying the 21 day pass and being confined to that time period, but does the 10 day ticket mean that I get 10 trips from point X to point Y, or if I have to transfer trains to get somewhere, does that mean that I lose two trips out of my 10 trips instead of losing just one (For example, I want to get from Udine to Zurich but need to transfer in Milan...do I lose a trip for Udine-Milan AND Milan-Zurich, or just one out of the ten INCLUDING the transfer?
sorry for writing so much information, it's just that the website is really confusing as to how each specific "Global pass" works and I want to clarify so that I'm not stranded somewhere with no train trips left! I figured by including in my question the places I want to go that someone with experience could maybe help me out.
Thank you so much!!!! I REALLY appreciate the help!!EuroRail Clarification?
You might find this site useful since it has a huge amount of information on passes and links to the various country rail sites: http://www.seat61.com/ . To answer your specific questions:
The 10 days within two months means exactly what it says - you count travel days and not individual legs on a trip. If you go from Udine to Zurich in a single day, then you've used one travel day. A travel day normally runs from midnight to midnight and you can take as many trains in that period as you want and use only one day off the pass. There is also a special rule for night trains. If you take a night train that leaves after 7 pm and you don't change trains during the night then you only count one day instead of two for the trip.
Be aware that there is no overnight train from Paris to Nice and that Nice to Madrid will cost you two travel days.
My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy for our 20th anniversary.?
We are planning to go to Rome, Venice, Florence, Sassari and Sadania(sp). How long would you plan to stay in each place? Can you recommend hotels? Is Eurorail really as good as they say? How would get from the Italy mainland to the island of Sassari?My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy for our 20th anniversary.?
Rome: Minimum of 3 days.
Venice: Minimum of 3 days. If this is going to be a Romantic adventure, stay here longer.
Florence: 2 days in Florence, but it makes a good central location for to visit other places: Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Orvieto.
Sassari and Sardinia: 3 days.
For hotels, I recommend "tripadvisor.com". Enter the city and your price range, and chose a hotel that has lots of good reviews.
The European trains are great. You can go just about anywhere and the prices aren't bad and they are easier to get on and off than planes. Utilizing the trains is key to having a good vacation.
To get to Sardinia, I'd take a ferry. Once there, I'd rent a car because the public transport isn't like it is on the mainland where I'd recommend *not* renting a car.
Ferries to Sardinia leave Genova, Livorno, Piombino, Civitavecchia, Fiumicino (where the Rome airport is), and Naples. It will be about 150 euros round trip without a car and 300 euros with a car (if your rental company allows ferry travel). Airfare to Cagliari (on Sardinia) would be about 250 euros for RT for two.
I agree with Stan as for extending the stay in Tuscany to visit not oly Florence, but also Siena, san Gimignano, Pisa; lucca, Volterra the wonderful countryside of Chianti region
It is possible to do this if you choose an accommodation in a central position.
As for a nice and convenient accommodation, I suggest "Il Romeo" apartments.
Their website:
http://www.vacanzainchianti.it
They are centrally located in the Chianti region, in the middle between Sienna, Florence and Pisa and near to San Gimignano. If you rent a car, you will get to Florence and San Gimignano in 30 minutes, Siena and Pisa in 1 hour.
If you plan to stay there about a week, you can visit: Florence 2 or 3 days (Duomo, Museums and old town). Siena 1 day is enough, Pisa and Lucca 1 day (same day: they are very near one another), San Gimignano and Certaldo 1 day, Volterra 1 day.
While going to the various towns you cross the Chianti region, with wonderful views every step.
bye
My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy for our 20th anniversary.?
hi, i'm italian.
rome 1week
venice 4-5days
florence 4-5days
sassari (i don't know, never been there)
sadania (never heard before)
if you mean the island whom sassari is located in, some days.
as hotels i don't know what recommend, and i never heard eurorail before.
from italy to island of sassari you can leave from Piombino (in tuscany, is the best if you go to florence)
or in alternative from Civitavecchia (30min from rome by train, the best if you suppose to leave from Rome)
and you can arrive in "golfo aranci" or "olbia".
if i can advice you one thing, leave apart sassari, and from olbia or golfo aranci, go to "costa smeralda" where Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, and some km over Santa teresa di Gallura, are located. Good places and best beaches of Italy. As places are a little expansive.
you can get there or by bus (i catched it from olbia airport, but i don't know if from golfo aranci there is) or you have to rent a car.
for any other question, ask me. =) have fun and good anniversary.
In Rome you can stay how long as you want cause things to visit are really so many.
In Venice not more than 2-3 days, is very very expensive city for the quality you get but it's very beautiful. Avoid the weekends during summertime cause it will be much more crowded (many tourists book cheaper hotels on the coast and go to Venice just by day).
Florence is a small city with many things to visit as well but mostly are concentrated in the city centre so, 3 days are enough to visit all. I'll suggest you 1 day trip to Siena that's close by (you can go by train).
Sassari sounds strange in your trip...Sassari is actually on the island of Sardinia, is in the north but there is not much to visit...if you really want to go there 1 day is more than enough. Sardinia is beautiful for the coasts and the seaside...the best is to reach the island by plane from Rome...by ferry will take you ages...for example Genoa to P.to Torres (north of Sardinia) takes 12hours with the standard ferry and 6 with the fast (and expensive) one...so the costs between fast ferry and airplane are almost the same...book in advance cause in summertime will be very hard to find a place.
About hotels, as someone already suggested you, get a look on tripadvisor.com is a very good website.
Other interesting cities in Italy are Genoa, Turin, Milan, Verona, Ferrara..1-2 days each one are enough...depends anyhow by your interests and what you plan to do there.
You can also check the office for tourism of Italy.
I agree 3-5 days in each city if you want to see the majority of the sites. Anything less and you will be so exhausted it won't be a holiday. If you are worried about getting trains and hotels on your own you may want to look into a bus tour. You stay in very nice 4 star plus hotels and the cost is quite good. Plus with a tour guide you don't have to worry about the language and with a bus you don't have to worry about getting lost. My wife and I went on a Globus tour for our honeymoon last year and it was fantastic. We extended it at the end to stay a few extra days and revisit some areas on our own. By then we knew our way around and were more comfortable with the language.
Have a great trip!
I am afraid I cannot suggest anything for anything but Rome. I went there in March. We stayed a week in Rome but it wasn't enough. I would recommend that you stay no less that 3 whole days in each place. Even that's cutting it short. For some ideas on what to do in Rome read my blogs. They are very detailed with lots of pictures.
http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/gamerbunny/
When planning a trip, I usually start with Frommers. Either their website or one of their books. Here's a link for Frommers on planning a trip to Italy.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/italy/0228010002.html
A valuable tip I wish I had known before going to Italy was this: Don't rely on your credit cards too much. Plan on using cash in most places.
I had to borrow cash from my friends because I hadn't exchanged enough at the airport.
Good luck planning your trip. You'll love Italy!
Rome: Minimum of 3 days.
Venice: Minimum of 3 days. If this is going to be a Romantic adventure, stay here longer.
Florence: 2 days in Florence, but it makes a good central location for to visit other places: Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Orvieto.
Sassari and Sardinia: 3 days.
For hotels, I recommend "tripadvisor.com". Enter the city and your price range, and chose a hotel that has lots of good reviews.
The European trains are great. You can go just about anywhere and the prices aren't bad and they are easier to get on and off than planes. Utilizing the trains is key to having a good vacation.
To get to Sardinia, I'd take a ferry. Once there, I'd rent a car because the public transport isn't like it is on the mainland where I'd recommend *not* renting a car.
Ferries to Sardinia leave Genova, Livorno, Piombino, Civitavecchia, Fiumicino (where the Rome airport is), and Naples. It will be about 150 euros round trip without a car and 300 euros with a car (if your rental company allows ferry travel). Airfare to Cagliari (on Sardinia) would be about 250 euros for RT for two.
I agree with Stan as for extending the stay in Tuscany to visit not oly Florence, but also Siena, san Gimignano, Pisa; lucca, Volterra the wonderful countryside of Chianti region
It is possible to do this if you choose an accommodation in a central position.
As for a nice and convenient accommodation, I suggest "Il Romeo" apartments.
Their website:
http://www.vacanzainchianti.it
They are centrally located in the Chianti region, in the middle between Sienna, Florence and Pisa and near to San Gimignano. If you rent a car, you will get to Florence and San Gimignano in 30 minutes, Siena and Pisa in 1 hour.
If you plan to stay there about a week, you can visit: Florence 2 or 3 days (Duomo, Museums and old town). Siena 1 day is enough, Pisa and Lucca 1 day (same day: they are very near one another), San Gimignano and Certaldo 1 day, Volterra 1 day.
While going to the various towns you cross the Chianti region, with wonderful views every step.
bye
My husband and I are planning a trip to Italy for our 20th anniversary.?
hi, i'm italian.
rome 1week
venice 4-5days
florence 4-5days
sassari (i don't know, never been there)
sadania (never heard before)
if you mean the island whom sassari is located in, some days.
as hotels i don't know what recommend, and i never heard eurorail before.
from italy to island of sassari you can leave from Piombino (in tuscany, is the best if you go to florence)
or in alternative from Civitavecchia (30min from rome by train, the best if you suppose to leave from Rome)
and you can arrive in "golfo aranci" or "olbia".
if i can advice you one thing, leave apart sassari, and from olbia or golfo aranci, go to "costa smeralda" where Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, and some km over Santa teresa di Gallura, are located. Good places and best beaches of Italy. As places are a little expansive.
you can get there or by bus (i catched it from olbia airport, but i don't know if from golfo aranci there is) or you have to rent a car.
for any other question, ask me. =) have fun and good anniversary.
In Rome you can stay how long as you want cause things to visit are really so many.
In Venice not more than 2-3 days, is very very expensive city for the quality you get but it's very beautiful. Avoid the weekends during summertime cause it will be much more crowded (many tourists book cheaper hotels on the coast and go to Venice just by day).
Florence is a small city with many things to visit as well but mostly are concentrated in the city centre so, 3 days are enough to visit all. I'll suggest you 1 day trip to Siena that's close by (you can go by train).
Sassari sounds strange in your trip...Sassari is actually on the island of Sardinia, is in the north but there is not much to visit...if you really want to go there 1 day is more than enough. Sardinia is beautiful for the coasts and the seaside...the best is to reach the island by plane from Rome...by ferry will take you ages...for example Genoa to P.to Torres (north of Sardinia) takes 12hours with the standard ferry and 6 with the fast (and expensive) one...so the costs between fast ferry and airplane are almost the same...book in advance cause in summertime will be very hard to find a place.
About hotels, as someone already suggested you, get a look on tripadvisor.com is a very good website.
Other interesting cities in Italy are Genoa, Turin, Milan, Verona, Ferrara..1-2 days each one are enough...depends anyhow by your interests and what you plan to do there.
You can also check the office for tourism of Italy.
I agree 3-5 days in each city if you want to see the majority of the sites. Anything less and you will be so exhausted it won't be a holiday. If you are worried about getting trains and hotels on your own you may want to look into a bus tour. You stay in very nice 4 star plus hotels and the cost is quite good. Plus with a tour guide you don't have to worry about the language and with a bus you don't have to worry about getting lost. My wife and I went on a Globus tour for our honeymoon last year and it was fantastic. We extended it at the end to stay a few extra days and revisit some areas on our own. By then we knew our way around and were more comfortable with the language.
Have a great trip!
I am afraid I cannot suggest anything for anything but Rome. I went there in March. We stayed a week in Rome but it wasn't enough. I would recommend that you stay no less that 3 whole days in each place. Even that's cutting it short. For some ideas on what to do in Rome read my blogs. They are very detailed with lots of pictures.
http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/gamerbunny/
When planning a trip, I usually start with Frommers. Either their website or one of their books. Here's a link for Frommers on planning a trip to Italy.
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/italy/0228010002.html
A valuable tip I wish I had known before going to Italy was this: Don't rely on your credit cards too much. Plan on using cash in most places.
I had to borrow cash from my friends because I hadn't exchanged enough at the airport.
Good luck planning your trip. You'll love Italy!
I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
paris, france to see eiffel tower, louvre and arc de triomphe
brussels, belgium to see the atomium, mannekin pis and architecture
berlin, frankfurt or cologne in germany to see the former berlin wall, architecture, van goethe house, oktoberfest, bavarian alps
salzburg, austria to see mozart's birthplace
there is a lot to go to but you can check it on this website. Enjoy your Euro trip, it's one of a kind!!!
http://www.eurail.com/eurail_home
I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
I recommend spending some time in Italy. I went interrailing a fews years ago and had a lot of fun.
In particular I'd suggest:-
Venice - You can spend a fun day walking around. And take a short gondola ride - expensive but it has to be done.
Florence - This was my favourite place in Italy. It may not have as many of the famous Italian sights but it is a really amazing city. Great food too.
Rome - See the Colosseum and all the other ruins.
See http://www.interrail-italy.co.uk/ for more photos and details.
I'd also recommend going to Austria to see Vienna and Salzburg. Vienna has a lot of amazing looking building. Salzburg is smaller but worth seeing to. Try to go up the cable car whilst you are there (30 minute bus ride to get to the mountain but worth the trip)!I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
are you planning on getting an Interrail, or a Euro Rail pass. They are different, and if you are leaving soon, you had better make your decision soon.
It depends entirely on how much time you plan to spend, but I would suggest you think about: Paris, London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Rome, Prague. If you have enough time, Greece. I skipped Greece, because I wanted to really spend some indepth time there. Many years have passed, and I still haven麓t done Greece! Someday...
Spain is my own favorite country, so I recommend you not miss Spain and Portugal, and definitely try to fit in Switzerland.
Honestly, though,you don't want to try to pack in too much and then not remember anything. Choose from the lists that people give you. Don't miss Paris and London, though. two of the most important cities in the world on so many levels!
Don't forget your camera, and don't worry about eating. I lived on bread and water the whole time I was travelling. You can eat anytime!long john silvers locations billy elliot san francisco
brussels, belgium to see the atomium, mannekin pis and architecture
berlin, frankfurt or cologne in germany to see the former berlin wall, architecture, van goethe house, oktoberfest, bavarian alps
salzburg, austria to see mozart's birthplace
there is a lot to go to but you can check it on this website. Enjoy your Euro trip, it's one of a kind!!!
http://www.eurail.com/eurail_home
I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
I recommend spending some time in Italy. I went interrailing a fews years ago and had a lot of fun.
In particular I'd suggest:-
Venice - You can spend a fun day walking around. And take a short gondola ride - expensive but it has to be done.
Florence - This was my favourite place in Italy. It may not have as many of the famous Italian sights but it is a really amazing city. Great food too.
Rome - See the Colosseum and all the other ruins.
See http://www.interrail-italy.co.uk/ for more photos and details.
I'd also recommend going to Austria to see Vienna and Salzburg. Vienna has a lot of amazing looking building. Salzburg is smaller but worth seeing to. Try to go up the cable car whilst you are there (30 minute bus ride to get to the mountain but worth the trip)!I am t around Europe by Train with Interrail/Eurorail in August, and wondering what are some good sights to se
are you planning on getting an Interrail, or a Euro Rail pass. They are different, and if you are leaving soon, you had better make your decision soon.
It depends entirely on how much time you plan to spend, but I would suggest you think about: Paris, London, Amsterdam, Vienna, Rome, Prague. If you have enough time, Greece. I skipped Greece, because I wanted to really spend some indepth time there. Many years have passed, and I still haven麓t done Greece! Someday...
Spain is my own favorite country, so I recommend you not miss Spain and Portugal, and definitely try to fit in Switzerland.
Honestly, though,you don't want to try to pack in too much and then not remember anything. Choose from the lists that people give you. Don't miss Paris and London, though. two of the most important cities in the world on so many levels!
Don't forget your camera, and don't worry about eating. I lived on bread and water the whole time I was travelling. You can eat anytime!
Eurorail question....?
I will be traveling to Europe next summer and plan on visiting about 9 or 10 cities all over Europe in a 2 month span. I plan on getting the Eurorail pass, however, a friend said they think that I have to buy tickets in addition to the eurorail pass. If that is the case, is it even worth paying the 1000-1300 bucks for it?!?!?! On average, how much more will I have to pay? I'm still a little confused as to how it works exactly, so any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance :)Eurorail question....?
If you travel with the fast trains you will need to buy supplements or pay for seat reservations. On most trains, specially the slower ones, you can travel for free.
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
I have bought Eurailpasses for years. It's good if you're covering lots of territory. I don't know how old you are but over 26 it gets more expensive. I like the Eurail Selectpasses for 4 or 5 countries. You do have to pay extra for some trains, like maybe a 3 or 5 euro reservation fee or highspeed supplement. You also have to pay extra if you want a couchette to sleep comfortably. (I think it's worth the extra 21 e. to sleep on a night train in a bed.)
It's really cheaper to take a couple of flights now in EU on ryanair, easyjet, germanwings, or airberlin.
Those aren't the only ones, but the ones I know.Eurorail question....?
You'll find almost all about Eurorail on this site here :
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-eurorail鈥?/a>
http://www.railpass.com/new/passes/pass/鈥?/a>
If you travel with the fast trains you will need to buy supplements or pay for seat reservations. On most trains, specially the slower ones, you can travel for free.
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
I have bought Eurailpasses for years. It's good if you're covering lots of territory. I don't know how old you are but over 26 it gets more expensive. I like the Eurail Selectpasses for 4 or 5 countries. You do have to pay extra for some trains, like maybe a 3 or 5 euro reservation fee or highspeed supplement. You also have to pay extra if you want a couchette to sleep comfortably. (I think it's worth the extra 21 e. to sleep on a night train in a bed.)
It's really cheaper to take a couple of flights now in EU on ryanair, easyjet, germanwings, or airberlin.
Those aren't the only ones, but the ones I know.Eurorail question....?
You'll find almost all about Eurorail on this site here :
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-eurorail鈥?/a>
http://www.railpass.com/new/passes/pass/鈥?/a>
Is it cheaper to buy a eurorail pass before I go to Europe. Or is it cheaper to get one when I am there?
Unless things have changed in the last few years, you can not buy a Eurorail pass in Europe. - You can purchase them in the U.S -and I assume some other non european countries. There are several kinds of Eurorail passes, with different terms and benefits so think about what you need and shop carefully. For example, you may not need a pass that lets you travel every day during a two or three work period. Instead you could get a pass that lets you travel on a specified number of days during that period which would be cheaper. There are also individual country passes.Is it cheaper to buy a eurorail pass before I go to Europe. Or is it cheaper to get one when I am there?
if your coming from the States you can't buy a eurail pass there. I'd get one before you go, point to point is expensive especially if your going to a lot of places and far.Is it cheaper to buy a eurorail pass before I go to Europe. Or is it cheaper to get one when I am there?
Yeah, its MUCH CHEAPER to buy it in the US... Goto http://www.eurail.com and look over all the options, they also have a page that can help you figure out which pass is best for you (if you know about where and for how long you want to go) I just got back a month ago, message me if you have any questions.
if your coming from the States you can't buy a eurail pass there. I'd get one before you go, point to point is expensive especially if your going to a lot of places and far.Is it cheaper to buy a eurorail pass before I go to Europe. Or is it cheaper to get one when I am there?
Yeah, its MUCH CHEAPER to buy it in the US... Goto http://www.eurail.com and look over all the options, they also have a page that can help you figure out which pass is best for you (if you know about where and for how long you want to go) I just got back a month ago, message me if you have any questions.
I plan to explore Europe next summer for 2 months and would like to know if a backpack or suitcase is better?
We will mainly be taking the train (eurorail) to explore and get to the other countries. I currently do not own a backpack and would like to save the money for the actually trip but would like some advice on which is the best option to take for this long period of a trip. Thanks!I plan to explore Europe next summer for 2 months and would like to know if a backpack or suitcase is better?
Whatever you get, make sure it's on wheels - much, much easier on your back!
I suggest that if you are taking the train more, then you should get a good backpack! If you have a suitcase, then on the train it may be harder to get things that are stuffed on the bottom of the suitcase, where a backpack may be easier. But if you prefer a suitcase then thats totally fine! :DI plan to explore Europe next summer for 2 months and would like to know if a backpack or suitcase is better?
Hi Port,
it really does not matter whether you use a suitcase or a backpack. If you use a suitcase make sure it is one with good rollers. Also, on the trains it makes no difference whatsoever.
Backpack! My boyfriend did it for 6 weeks with a suitcase and it was trashed by the end of it. All the while he was wishing he brought a backpack instead. Go for the backpack. Its easier to carry and keep safe.
Whatever you get, make sure it's on wheels - much, much easier on your back!
I suggest that if you are taking the train more, then you should get a good backpack! If you have a suitcase, then on the train it may be harder to get things that are stuffed on the bottom of the suitcase, where a backpack may be easier. But if you prefer a suitcase then thats totally fine! :DI plan to explore Europe next summer for 2 months and would like to know if a backpack or suitcase is better?
Hi Port,
it really does not matter whether you use a suitcase or a backpack. If you use a suitcase make sure it is one with good rollers. Also, on the trains it makes no difference whatsoever.
Backpack! My boyfriend did it for 6 weeks with a suitcase and it was trashed by the end of it. All the while he was wishing he brought a backpack instead. Go for the backpack. Its easier to carry and keep safe.
What is the cheapest way of travelling in europe?
I'm from America so the Eurorail pass is an option.
I'll be ther in Europe 5 months living in Budapest so I have time to look for options (bus, air, rail, car, etc.)What is the cheapest way of travelling in europe?
Train can be cheap, especially in eastern Europe. There is eurolines (coach) http://www.eurolines.com/
You could also fly of course: http://www.ryanair.com (probably the cheapest with flights all over Europe) Sometimes you can get flights with Ryanair VERY cheaply! (even cheaper than bus or train!)
I'll be ther in Europe 5 months living in Budapest so I have time to look for options (bus, air, rail, car, etc.)What is the cheapest way of travelling in europe?
Train can be cheap, especially in eastern Europe. There is eurolines (coach) http://www.eurolines.com/
You could also fly of course: http://www.ryanair.com (probably the cheapest with flights all over Europe) Sometimes you can get flights with Ryanair VERY cheaply! (even cheaper than bus or train!)
Is it possible to sneak on the trains in Europe without a pass?
I am leaving to Europe very soon and don't have enough time to get my Eurorail pass. Is there anyway I can get on the train without it? Everyone in my group has one except me.Is it possible to sneak on the trains in Europe without a pass?
Ha, that is hard! A lot of the major intercity trains that you will be catching check you as you get on the train. In Spain for example they do this. And even those that don't in many you have to book a seat, and the conductor DOES check tickets.
Sure if you KNOW the country's trains well, there are some lines that they check less. Or you could give FAKE ID to the ticket inspector when he gives you a fine.
But for long distance journeys I think it is impossible even if you hide in the toilet all the time.
You can do this for some local trains and shorter journeys.
I could tell you which trains but I would be encouraging a crime. So I WON'T.
Just buy the ticket, it only takes a few minutes, or buy an inter rail ticket when you get to Europe. Or buy separate tickets for your journeys. It might even work out cheaper, specially if you buy online (as there are discounts)
And it is BETTER than JAIL :p
no you will be cought and pay a heavy fineIs it possible to sneak on the trains in Europe without a pass?
They almost always have ticket inspectors on the trains ; you would be silly to risk it ; you would get into serious trouble . You should be able to buy a Eurorail Pass on arrival in Europe . You will need to buy the pass or buy individual train tickets as you go ; other wise you are not going to get very far and might find yourself behind bars .
that's crazy !!!!!!!!!!!!!
respect !!!!
hell yeah i was in vienna for 6 month and i was doing it everyday without get caught even once.
it was risky and fun.i was kind of proud of myself because of the risk that i used to make and save lot of money on the side,so i'll say go for it man who gives a damn and if they caught you withouth ticket the worst thing it could happen is that they ask you to purchase one next time.
no, they check every time.
If you get caught, the penalties are quite high and they don't care if you don't have money. To me, it is not worth risking it.
Yes, it is possible to get on trains without a Eurail pass. It is not possible however to get away with not having a ticket. (If you have a Eurail pass the pass is your ticket.)
If you get on a train in Germany without a ticket, you have to seek out the conductor immediately, tell him you have no ticket and buy it from him. If you do not do so you'll be charged a heavy fine on top of paying for the ticket!
If you do not have the time to get a Eurail pass, you'll be forced to buy individual tickets for the trains you are taking. This can work out cheaper or more expensive, depending upon the countries you are travelling to and the trains you are taking. (Most times it costs about the same.) See here:
http://www.ricksteves.com/rail/rail_menu鈥?/a>
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/b883鈥?/a>
As you can see from the second page, there are several tricks one can use in order to save money on train tickets. Maybe one works for you?
However since the rest of your group has Eurail, I can recommend getting Eurail too. It will be easier if everybody in your group has the same ticket. There are several places where you can buy a Eurail pass in Europe. Be warned that it will be more expensive there though. Have Eurail ship your pass to a ho(s)tel where you'll be staying at. See here:
http://www.eurail.com/1_frequently_asked鈥?/a>
It is really hard to advice you whether you should get a Eurail pass or should buy individual tickets since I do not know where you'll be travelling to. Feel free to email me for more advice.
Sure, it's possible to sneak in without a pass.The question is if you can also sneak out........
Try it to to find out, a sure way to ruin your vacation :)fondue chuys
Ha, that is hard! A lot of the major intercity trains that you will be catching check you as you get on the train. In Spain for example they do this. And even those that don't in many you have to book a seat, and the conductor DOES check tickets.
Sure if you KNOW the country's trains well, there are some lines that they check less. Or you could give FAKE ID to the ticket inspector when he gives you a fine.
But for long distance journeys I think it is impossible even if you hide in the toilet all the time.
You can do this for some local trains and shorter journeys.
I could tell you which trains but I would be encouraging a crime. So I WON'T.
Just buy the ticket, it only takes a few minutes, or buy an inter rail ticket when you get to Europe. Or buy separate tickets for your journeys. It might even work out cheaper, specially if you buy online (as there are discounts)
And it is BETTER than JAIL :p
no you will be cought and pay a heavy fineIs it possible to sneak on the trains in Europe without a pass?
They almost always have ticket inspectors on the trains ; you would be silly to risk it ; you would get into serious trouble . You should be able to buy a Eurorail Pass on arrival in Europe . You will need to buy the pass or buy individual train tickets as you go ; other wise you are not going to get very far and might find yourself behind bars .
that's crazy !!!!!!!!!!!!!
respect !!!!
hell yeah i was in vienna for 6 month and i was doing it everyday without get caught even once.
it was risky and fun.i was kind of proud of myself because of the risk that i used to make and save lot of money on the side,so i'll say go for it man who gives a damn and if they caught you withouth ticket the worst thing it could happen is that they ask you to purchase one next time.
no, they check every time.
If you get caught, the penalties are quite high and they don't care if you don't have money. To me, it is not worth risking it.
Yes, it is possible to get on trains without a Eurail pass. It is not possible however to get away with not having a ticket. (If you have a Eurail pass the pass is your ticket.)
If you get on a train in Germany without a ticket, you have to seek out the conductor immediately, tell him you have no ticket and buy it from him. If you do not do so you'll be charged a heavy fine on top of paying for the ticket!
If you do not have the time to get a Eurail pass, you'll be forced to buy individual tickets for the trains you are taking. This can work out cheaper or more expensive, depending upon the countries you are travelling to and the trains you are taking. (Most times it costs about the same.) See here:
http://www.ricksteves.com/rail/rail_menu鈥?/a>
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/b883鈥?/a>
As you can see from the second page, there are several tricks one can use in order to save money on train tickets. Maybe one works for you?
However since the rest of your group has Eurail, I can recommend getting Eurail too. It will be easier if everybody in your group has the same ticket. There are several places where you can buy a Eurail pass in Europe. Be warned that it will be more expensive there though. Have Eurail ship your pass to a ho(s)tel where you'll be staying at. See here:
http://www.eurail.com/1_frequently_asked鈥?/a>
It is really hard to advice you whether you should get a Eurail pass or should buy individual tickets since I do not know where you'll be travelling to. Feel free to email me for more advice.
Sure, it's possible to sneak in without a pass.The question is if you can also sneak out........
Try it to to find out, a sure way to ruin your vacation :)
I'm so confused on what trains to take from Italy to Switzerland to Paris?
I'm travelling from Rome to Florence to Venice to Switzerland to Paris.
Can i just buy the euroRail to take me to all my destinations?I'm so confused on what trains to take from Italy to Switzerland to Paris?
Yes and no regarding the Eurail pass. Eurail doesn't own or operate any trains. It's just a pass that allows you to use the trains of the participating national train systems. Eurail passes will allow you to ride the trains between these cities, but you will still have to make reservations and pay an additional fee if you use fast trains or many international trains and/or night trains. Here in Italy, the cost of a reservation for a fast train is 10 euro when you're using a railpass. For the trip you want to make, a Eurail pass would cost you more than just buying individual tickets at least for the portion of the trip here in Italy. If you want to check train connections from point to point through Europe to plan a trip, the German train site is one of the best options: http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.s鈥?/a> - you will need the individual country websites to price tickets.
There is a great site here that explains rail travel and railpasses here: http://www.seat61.com/
Rome to Florence is 1 hr 35 min on a fast train. Florence to Venice is approximately a 2 hr trip. There are several trains every day on each route. You can find schedules and prices here: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a> . You can also use the site for trains from Venice to Switzerland. For Switzerland to Paris use the Swiss train site: http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.htmlI'm so confused on what trains to take from Italy to Switzerland to Paris?
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Can i just buy the euroRail to take me to all my destinations?I'm so confused on what trains to take from Italy to Switzerland to Paris?
Yes and no regarding the Eurail pass. Eurail doesn't own or operate any trains. It's just a pass that allows you to use the trains of the participating national train systems. Eurail passes will allow you to ride the trains between these cities, but you will still have to make reservations and pay an additional fee if you use fast trains or many international trains and/or night trains. Here in Italy, the cost of a reservation for a fast train is 10 euro when you're using a railpass. For the trip you want to make, a Eurail pass would cost you more than just buying individual tickets at least for the portion of the trip here in Italy. If you want to check train connections from point to point through Europe to plan a trip, the German train site is one of the best options: http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.s鈥?/a> - you will need the individual country websites to price tickets.
There is a great site here that explains rail travel and railpasses here: http://www.seat61.com/
Rome to Florence is 1 hr 35 min on a fast train. Florence to Venice is approximately a 2 hr trip. There are several trains every day on each route. You can find schedules and prices here: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a> . You can also use the site for trains from Venice to Switzerland. For Switzerland to Paris use the Swiss train site: http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.htmlI'm so confused on what trains to take from Italy to Switzerland to Paris?
The blow me express
How can I get to Moscow from Rome by rail?
I'm looking to get to Moscow by rail, I don't mind how many stops I need to make. How should I go about it? Also, what kind of Eurorail offers are there and what do you recommend?How can I get to Moscow from Rome by rail?
The easiest trip in terms of number of connections is Rome to Vienna (night train departing Rome at 7:10 pm) to Warsaw to Moscow. The total travel time on this route is over 46 hours. There's only a 16 minute layover in Vienna for the train to Warsaw.
The German train website is good for planning trips throughout Europe: http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en鈥?/a> . You can see other options there.
Eurail may not be the best option. It's often cheaper to buy individual tickets directly. In this case, Eurail won't cover the whole route. From Rome to Vienna, you could get seats for 99 euro at the standard price. A berth is 119 euro. However, if you book in advance, there's a discounted "Smart" fare of 49 euro for a berth (or 29 for a seat). If you have a Eurail global pass, you would still need to pay an additional 27 euro reservation fee for the berth. http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a>
You have to take "Freccia Rossa" from termini station in Rome, then change in Mestre (near Venice) and take the train to Szolnok and change again for Moscow.
It will take 2 days and 17hours.
You can see time table and reserve tickets in the official page of italian railway http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/ or at tickets office in Termini Station.How can I get to Moscow from Rome by rail?
well, the best way would be by plane... by rail it will take 56 hour more or less.
But if you want to Travel by train go on www.eurostar.com (600 Euro minimum)
By plane just check www.expedia.com(56 euro minimum)
Hope to have helped you
The easiest trip in terms of number of connections is Rome to Vienna (night train departing Rome at 7:10 pm) to Warsaw to Moscow. The total travel time on this route is over 46 hours. There's only a 16 minute layover in Vienna for the train to Warsaw.
The German train website is good for planning trips throughout Europe: http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en鈥?/a> . You can see other options there.
Eurail may not be the best option. It's often cheaper to buy individual tickets directly. In this case, Eurail won't cover the whole route. From Rome to Vienna, you could get seats for 99 euro at the standard price. A berth is 119 euro. However, if you book in advance, there's a discounted "Smart" fare of 49 euro for a berth (or 29 for a seat). If you have a Eurail global pass, you would still need to pay an additional 27 euro reservation fee for the berth. http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a>
You have to take "Freccia Rossa" from termini station in Rome, then change in Mestre (near Venice) and take the train to Szolnok and change again for Moscow.
It will take 2 days and 17hours.
You can see time table and reserve tickets in the official page of italian railway http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/ or at tickets office in Termini Station.How can I get to Moscow from Rome by rail?
well, the best way would be by plane... by rail it will take 56 hour more or less.
But if you want to Travel by train go on www.eurostar.com (600 Euro minimum)
By plane just check www.expedia.com(56 euro minimum)
Hope to have helped you
How much is rail or bus travel in Eastern europe?
I would like to go from Tallinn, Estonia, south into eastern europe at least as far as Budapest and potentionally as far as Bulgaria. I would then like to make smaller trips back north to Tallinn stopping along the way. What is the cheapest way to do this and how much will it run me? Eurorail seems to cover only western europe.How much is rail or bus travel in Eastern europe?
For some legs of that trip you might find bus is the best.
Depending on the particular leg buses might be cheaper but take longer. I was surprised in Czech that the train ended up cheaper as there were 3 of us travelling and we could ge ta group ticket. We just bought this at the ticket counter at the train station.
Generally train and bus travel is cheap in Eastern Europe.How much is rail or bus travel in Eastern europe?
Probably going to cost you abou 500 bucks for 10 days of travel. If you are under 26 maybe about 318. EuroRail also covers Eastern Europe I go to Hungary all the time with it.
For some legs of that trip you might find bus is the best.
Depending on the particular leg buses might be cheaper but take longer. I was surprised in Czech that the train ended up cheaper as there were 3 of us travelling and we could ge ta group ticket. We just bought this at the ticket counter at the train station.
Generally train and bus travel is cheap in Eastern Europe.How much is rail or bus travel in Eastern europe?
Probably going to cost you abou 500 bucks for 10 days of travel. If you are under 26 maybe about 318. EuroRail also covers Eastern Europe I go to Hungary all the time with it.
I'm going to Europe in June. What's the best way to get there and travel cheaply?
I'm planning on using the Eurorail already.I'm going to Europe in June. What's the best way to get there and travel cheaply?
Depends on the country... In Germany you are best off with public transportation, usually the trains go anywhere, the faster you want to get there the more expensive. ICE is the fastes and connects major cities, IC is still OK and goes pretty much to bigger towns too, after that there are regional trains. Pricing is acceptable for Europe. In the cities, you can get a week pass for most public transportation providers, this is the best when you stay a little longer in one place, if you stay only for a day or two get a day pass.
For Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, etc. good luck and learn to deal with delays and chaos. England, Ireland, Netherland, Belgium, Denmark are a littel similar to Germany. France, Austria, Switzerland are in the middle, their system does not cover all of it but still OK. Do not go to Poland, Hungary, Balkan, Turkey, etc. any unguided tour will end eventually at a police station, reporting something stolen, not working or simply got completely lost...
If you want to stay in the south, and are up for it, rent a motorcycle, scooter (must have for Italy), or Smart car (looks like a motorcycle sidecar, but is actually good for one person)
Have fun
June is high season so don't expect too many airfare bargains. Eurrail is great, though. Are you doing the Youth Hostel thing? That's the cheapest way to sleep...I'm going to Europe in June. What's the best way to get there and travel cheaply?
i dont think there is the cheapest way to get there. I travel to europe and usually tickets prices run in that period from a grand to a 1500, depends also which country you go to. Mostly i use KLM or Lufthansa, theyr ok, cant complain.
The eurail flexipass is a great deal. If you're a student or under 26 it's even better. STA travel is a really good student and youth oriented agency ( http://www.statravel.com ). The flexipass is probably the cheapest route, but sometimes short train trips are cheaper if you buy them outright. On some longer train trips you'll need to stop by the station and get a reservation for a seat (which is usually free or a few bucks). In Spain the train is pretty disorganized, but the buses are nice and pretty inexpensive. In Italy the trains are disorganized but the buses are worse.
You should check out airlineconsolidator.com, it's cheap if you book in advance.
It depends on where abouts in Europe you are planning on going but I would advise that you use the YHA site (or similar) and prebook your accomodation otherwise you might have to pay too much given it is such a busy time. I felt that the trains were expensive and chose to hire a car in some instances because it was cheap and then easy to go to out of the way accomodation that was a lot cheaper. The driving is easy in most places and fun. I hired a car in spain as an example for two weeks and it only cost 14 euro a day and I could go where I wanted and stay out of town in cheaper places.
Depends on the country... In Germany you are best off with public transportation, usually the trains go anywhere, the faster you want to get there the more expensive. ICE is the fastes and connects major cities, IC is still OK and goes pretty much to bigger towns too, after that there are regional trains. Pricing is acceptable for Europe. In the cities, you can get a week pass for most public transportation providers, this is the best when you stay a little longer in one place, if you stay only for a day or two get a day pass.
For Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, etc. good luck and learn to deal with delays and chaos. England, Ireland, Netherland, Belgium, Denmark are a littel similar to Germany. France, Austria, Switzerland are in the middle, their system does not cover all of it but still OK. Do not go to Poland, Hungary, Balkan, Turkey, etc. any unguided tour will end eventually at a police station, reporting something stolen, not working or simply got completely lost...
If you want to stay in the south, and are up for it, rent a motorcycle, scooter (must have for Italy), or Smart car (looks like a motorcycle sidecar, but is actually good for one person)
Have fun
June is high season so don't expect too many airfare bargains. Eurrail is great, though. Are you doing the Youth Hostel thing? That's the cheapest way to sleep...I'm going to Europe in June. What's the best way to get there and travel cheaply?
i dont think there is the cheapest way to get there. I travel to europe and usually tickets prices run in that period from a grand to a 1500, depends also which country you go to. Mostly i use KLM or Lufthansa, theyr ok, cant complain.
The eurail flexipass is a great deal. If you're a student or under 26 it's even better. STA travel is a really good student and youth oriented agency ( http://www.statravel.com ). The flexipass is probably the cheapest route, but sometimes short train trips are cheaper if you buy them outright. On some longer train trips you'll need to stop by the station and get a reservation for a seat (which is usually free or a few bucks). In Spain the train is pretty disorganized, but the buses are nice and pretty inexpensive. In Italy the trains are disorganized but the buses are worse.
You should check out airlineconsolidator.com, it's cheap if you book in advance.
It depends on where abouts in Europe you are planning on going but I would advise that you use the YHA site (or similar) and prebook your accomodation otherwise you might have to pay too much given it is such a busy time. I felt that the trains were expensive and chose to hire a car in some instances because it was cheap and then easy to go to out of the way accomodation that was a lot cheaper. The driving is easy in most places and fun. I hired a car in spain as an example for two weeks and it only cost 14 euro a day and I could go where I wanted and stay out of town in cheaper places.
What are the needs for traveling Europe?
I want to buy a month long ticket on the EuroRail. I plan on bringing my bike on the train and getting on and off whenever I wish. Can you sleep on the train? Can I bring my bike on it, or would I have to take it apart? What are some hidden fees that I may run across? I am a college student, so I dont have a lot of money. Any other advice would be appreciated.What are the needs for traveling Europe?
You need to know that most high speed trains, international trains and night trains will require you to make reservations and pay an extra fee beyond the cost of the Eurail pass. The additional charges often aren't high, but they do add up and it is often cheaper to just buy point-to-point tickets from the individual railroads. This is particularly true if you have a specific itinerary and can buy tickets in advance to take advantage of available discounts. See: http://www.eurail.com/eurail-reservation鈥?/a> , http://www.eurail.com/eurail-reservation鈥?/a> , http://www.eurail.com/eurail-reservation鈥?/a> . Personally, I use the night trains a lot and have no problem sleeping in a berth on the trains. Others don't always find it so easy.
Some trains allow bikes, others don't: http://www.eurail.com/eurail-faq-bring-b鈥?/a>
You might find this to be a good resource for seeing Europe by train: http://www.seat61.com/ It has much more information that there is room for here.
How are you getting a bike there- you live in Europe already?? I believe you can bring a bike on board but there is an additional cost. Yes, you can sleep on a train- in fact night trains have convertible beds.
Heres some info:
http://www.deutschebahn.com/site/bahn/en鈥?/a>What are the needs for traveling Europe?
great idea. not sure what bike policy is on trains.longhorn steakhouse locations geronimo stilton
You need to know that most high speed trains, international trains and night trains will require you to make reservations and pay an extra fee beyond the cost of the Eurail pass. The additional charges often aren't high, but they do add up and it is often cheaper to just buy point-to-point tickets from the individual railroads. This is particularly true if you have a specific itinerary and can buy tickets in advance to take advantage of available discounts. See: http://www.eurail.com/eurail-reservation鈥?/a> , http://www.eurail.com/eurail-reservation鈥?/a> , http://www.eurail.com/eurail-reservation鈥?/a> . Personally, I use the night trains a lot and have no problem sleeping in a berth on the trains. Others don't always find it so easy.
Some trains allow bikes, others don't: http://www.eurail.com/eurail-faq-bring-b鈥?/a>
You might find this to be a good resource for seeing Europe by train: http://www.seat61.com/ It has much more information that there is room for here.
How are you getting a bike there- you live in Europe already?? I believe you can bring a bike on board but there is an additional cost. Yes, you can sleep on a train- in fact night trains have convertible beds.
Heres some info:
http://www.deutschebahn.com/site/bahn/en鈥?/a>What are the needs for traveling Europe?
great idea. not sure what bike policy is on trains.
Eurorail Help!! Please!?
I am trying to travel from Amsterdam to Bern April 14, 2008... does anyone have any suggestions on if this is possible?
I am trying to learn the eurorail system before I go, but so far it has been very confusing. Also is it possible to go from Vienna Switzerland to Rome? If so does someone know about how long?
Thank You!
JonEurorail Help!! Please!?
Depart Amsterdam Centraal on Apr.14th
at 20:32 (8.32 pm) on CNL40319 (CityNightLine Pegasus) to Basel SBB station arrive at 06:54 next morning, then from
Basel SBB at 07:01 on IC 959 InterCity (Direction: Interlaken Ost)
arrive in Bern at 07:56
Reserve these trains. Get a couchette for the night train. You'll sleep cozy.
For Vienna (Austria, not Switzerland) to Rome:
Depart Wien (Vienna) S眉dbahnhof at 19:15 on train "EN 235 EuroNight Allegro Tosca"
Arrive next morn. in
Roma Termini at 09:05 am
There are night and day trains from Switzerland to Rome, too. You can check complete schedules for all of Europe on Austria's railway website:
http://www.oebb.at/en
TO check the prices, go to
http://www.raileurope.com
(but they don't have as complete schedules as oebb.)
You might want to consider a Eurail Selectpass including Benelux, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. You'll still have to pay extra for Couchettes on night trains. If you're traveling wiht others you can get a Eurail Select Saver pass if you stay together.
Hello John B:
Go here ~ http://www.eurail.com/ . . . all of your questions and planning can be found on this site.
Times, schedules ~ EuroRail doesn't includ Italy; however, from Switzerland to Rome is a one day trip on the ground and a quick flight if you go by air.
Be wellEurorail Help!! Please!?
If you have bought your Eurrail pass, you should have received a map of the entire train system. If you haven't, then you can probably check it online. I don't really know how the schedule book that came with the passes works. I always went to the train station I was departing from, and checked the board. It tells you which train, track, and whether you need to change somewhere. It isn't as complicated as you are making it.
What exactly are you asking? How to get on the cheap from Amsterdam to Bern on Apr 14th? You got the option of bus, plane and train, see
http://www.eurolines.com
http://www.bahn.de (best search engine for European trains)
http://www.skyscanner.net
Or are you asking about which Eurail pass would be best for you? If this is the case please give us some idea about your initiary.
You also need to read the Eurail pass primer from Rick Steves: http://www.ricksteves.com/rail/rail_menu鈥?/a>
Vienna is in Austria, btw. Best way to get from Vienna to Italy is to take the night train to Venice.
Feel free to email me if you got questions about the European rail system.
I am trying to learn the eurorail system before I go, but so far it has been very confusing. Also is it possible to go from Vienna Switzerland to Rome? If so does someone know about how long?
Thank You!
JonEurorail Help!! Please!?
Depart Amsterdam Centraal on Apr.14th
at 20:32 (8.32 pm) on CNL40319 (CityNightLine Pegasus) to Basel SBB station arrive at 06:54 next morning, then from
Basel SBB at 07:01 on IC 959 InterCity (Direction: Interlaken Ost)
arrive in Bern at 07:56
Reserve these trains. Get a couchette for the night train. You'll sleep cozy.
For Vienna (Austria, not Switzerland) to Rome:
Depart Wien (Vienna) S眉dbahnhof at 19:15 on train "EN 235 EuroNight Allegro Tosca"
Arrive next morn. in
Roma Termini at 09:05 am
There are night and day trains from Switzerland to Rome, too. You can check complete schedules for all of Europe on Austria's railway website:
http://www.oebb.at/en
TO check the prices, go to
http://www.raileurope.com
(but they don't have as complete schedules as oebb.)
You might want to consider a Eurail Selectpass including Benelux, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. You'll still have to pay extra for Couchettes on night trains. If you're traveling wiht others you can get a Eurail Select Saver pass if you stay together.
Hello John B:
Go here ~ http://www.eurail.com/ . . . all of your questions and planning can be found on this site.
Times, schedules ~ EuroRail doesn't includ Italy; however, from Switzerland to Rome is a one day trip on the ground and a quick flight if you go by air.
Be wellEurorail Help!! Please!?
If you have bought your Eurrail pass, you should have received a map of the entire train system. If you haven't, then you can probably check it online. I don't really know how the schedule book that came with the passes works. I always went to the train station I was departing from, and checked the board. It tells you which train, track, and whether you need to change somewhere. It isn't as complicated as you are making it.
What exactly are you asking? How to get on the cheap from Amsterdam to Bern on Apr 14th? You got the option of bus, plane and train, see
http://www.eurolines.com
http://www.bahn.de (best search engine for European trains)
http://www.skyscanner.net
Or are you asking about which Eurail pass would be best for you? If this is the case please give us some idea about your initiary.
You also need to read the Eurail pass primer from Rick Steves: http://www.ricksteves.com/rail/rail_menu鈥?/a>
Vienna is in Austria, btw. Best way to get from Vienna to Italy is to take the night train to Venice.
Feel free to email me if you got questions about the European rail system.
What's the best way to travel from Toulon, France to Barcelona?
Any suggestions would be great.
Train is our preferable form of transport as we have an 8 day Eurorail pass.What's the best way to travel from Toulon, France to Barcelona?
It's a long way, but it's quite doable. According to the SNCF website, on weekdays you can leave Toulon at 15:16 on a regional T茅oz train to Montpellier, change for a TGV to Figueres, and then change for a regional Spanish train to Barcelona, arriving at 22:45. You need a reservation on the TGV, which I would make at the train station when you get to Toulon.
Train is our preferable form of transport as we have an 8 day Eurorail pass.What's the best way to travel from Toulon, France to Barcelona?
It's a long way, but it's quite doable. According to the SNCF website, on weekdays you can leave Toulon at 15:16 on a regional T茅oz train to Montpellier, change for a TGV to Figueres, and then change for a regional Spanish train to Barcelona, arriving at 22:45. You need a reservation on the TGV, which I would make at the train station when you get to Toulon.
What are the most romantic cities in Europe?
History, Culture, Art, romance. I am organizing a sampler trip. I have twelve nights. I am flying into Paris. What cities should I travel too from there? Should I fly? Should I take the Eurorail? Should I take a Tour Bus?
Thank you.What are the most romantic cities in Europe?
Seville
Venise
Vienna
Rome
Santorini
Istanbul
Paris
Barcelona
Here are a few ideas.
Florence is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is also one the most desirable vacation destinations in the world. There are several reasons for this:
* Florence has a long and rich history.
* It was originally established by Julius Caesar in 59 BC.
* Florence was used as a settlement for veteran soldiers.
* It is currently the Italian region of Tuscany and the providence of Florence.
Rome has a lot to see and do.
You can see the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Baths of Diocletian, Circus Maximus and more.
There are many fun things to do in Venice.
The main attraction of Venice is Venice itself. Just walking around and taking in the sites has its own sense of enjoyment. People watching and popping in and out of the many curio shops can be enjoyable, especially when shared with a friend or loved one.
Best,
ChuckWhat are the most romantic cities in Europe?
Paris is the most famous Romantic City - however, if you want to add history, art and culture, Venice, %26amp; Prague should definitely be on the list. A gondola ride and a horse and carriage ride around old Prague are hard to beat...if you're feeling a bit more adventurous, Amsterdam also has some famous art galleries, interesting cafes and beautiful canals.
Paris is number one... nothing is like it for "romance."
Barcelona maybe, and anywhere in Italy. Or smaller cities like Strasbourg.
Train system is amazing, otherwise check for VERY cheap flights on sites like ryanair.com or easyjet.com
Once you decide on where to go, I HIGHLY recommend purchasing Lonely Planet guides... they will tell you where to go and suggest really cool/good places to eat or stay as well! Find a good balance between planning and going with the flow...
Bon voyage ;)
Personally I don't find Paris particularly romantic - it's a bit over-hyped in my opinion (not that it isn't a nice city). I think Italy has a lot more to offer in terms of romantic cities. Why not try Florence or Venice?
I think most romantic cities are in Crimea Ukraine such as Yalta, Alushta, Feodosia
Paris.
Paris
Thank you.What are the most romantic cities in Europe?
Seville
Venise
Vienna
Rome
Santorini
Istanbul
Paris
Barcelona
Here are a few ideas.
Florence is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is also one the most desirable vacation destinations in the world. There are several reasons for this:
* Florence has a long and rich history.
* It was originally established by Julius Caesar in 59 BC.
* Florence was used as a settlement for veteran soldiers.
* It is currently the Italian region of Tuscany and the providence of Florence.
Rome has a lot to see and do.
You can see the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Baths of Diocletian, Circus Maximus and more.
There are many fun things to do in Venice.
The main attraction of Venice is Venice itself. Just walking around and taking in the sites has its own sense of enjoyment. People watching and popping in and out of the many curio shops can be enjoyable, especially when shared with a friend or loved one.
Best,
ChuckWhat are the most romantic cities in Europe?
Paris is the most famous Romantic City - however, if you want to add history, art and culture, Venice, %26amp; Prague should definitely be on the list. A gondola ride and a horse and carriage ride around old Prague are hard to beat...if you're feeling a bit more adventurous, Amsterdam also has some famous art galleries, interesting cafes and beautiful canals.
Paris is number one... nothing is like it for "romance."
Barcelona maybe, and anywhere in Italy. Or smaller cities like Strasbourg.
Train system is amazing, otherwise check for VERY cheap flights on sites like ryanair.com or easyjet.com
Once you decide on where to go, I HIGHLY recommend purchasing Lonely Planet guides... they will tell you where to go and suggest really cool/good places to eat or stay as well! Find a good balance between planning and going with the flow...
Bon voyage ;)
Personally I don't find Paris particularly romantic - it's a bit over-hyped in my opinion (not that it isn't a nice city). I think Italy has a lot more to offer in terms of romantic cities. Why not try Florence or Venice?
I think most romantic cities are in Crimea Ukraine such as Yalta, Alushta, Feodosia
Paris.
Paris
I'm in London and I want to travel to Spain, France, and Italy in 9 days. What's the cheapest way to do that?
I want to find good student hostel details. And is Eurorail the best way to get around? How do you recommend planning this trip out?I'm in London and I want to travel to Spain, France, and Italy in 9 days. What's the cheapest way to do that?
Probably just a guess, the easiest and cheapest is by train or even the Eurostar train. You can travel from London to Paris for only 拢69. I'll paste the site, I hope it helps!
http://www.seat61.com/France.htm
Mix it up... lots of cheapo airlines, trains and bus services to choose from. Hitchhiking is also an option for the brave. There are more hostels everywhere than you can count or opt for couchsurfing and stay for free.
Eurostar can be very expensive but it's fast and convenient (when it doesn't get stuck in the tunnel). I like to hop over the Channel on the many ferries. Try Portsmouth to Le Havre for 拢10 as a foot passenger with LD Lines or maybe Dover to Calais on SeaFrance.
...but planning your travel is lame. Just go and figure it out on the road.I'm in London and I want to travel to Spain, France, and Italy in 9 days. What's the cheapest way to do that?
maybe first go to Paris by train...then a roundtrip-- Paris-Italy-Spain-Paris and then back to London by train :)
Safe journey!
You are trying to see too much too quickly. You will end up tired without having any real experience
or understanding of the countries you are visiting
You can get cheap hotels at alpharooms.com
Also http:www.travelingspain.com as some information
pointless trying to cram in this much, all you do is travel.
get a map and cut it down.
Probably just a guess, the easiest and cheapest is by train or even the Eurostar train. You can travel from London to Paris for only 拢69. I'll paste the site, I hope it helps!
http://www.seat61.com/France.htm
Mix it up... lots of cheapo airlines, trains and bus services to choose from. Hitchhiking is also an option for the brave. There are more hostels everywhere than you can count or opt for couchsurfing and stay for free.
Eurostar can be very expensive but it's fast and convenient (when it doesn't get stuck in the tunnel). I like to hop over the Channel on the many ferries. Try Portsmouth to Le Havre for 拢10 as a foot passenger with LD Lines or maybe Dover to Calais on SeaFrance.
...but planning your travel is lame. Just go and figure it out on the road.I'm in London and I want to travel to Spain, France, and Italy in 9 days. What's the cheapest way to do that?
maybe first go to Paris by train...then a roundtrip-- Paris-Italy-Spain-Paris and then back to London by train :)
Safe journey!
You are trying to see too much too quickly. You will end up tired without having any real experience
or understanding of the countries you are visiting
You can get cheap hotels at alpharooms.com
Also http:www.travelingspain.com as some information
pointless trying to cram in this much, all you do is travel.
get a map and cut it down.
Are the Eurorail's nonstop?
Just a little description on the experience of a Eurorail ride would be much appreciated. Such as, are the more similar to a train ride or a metro?Are the Eurorail's nonstop?
This question is not answerable as there is not such a thing as a Eurorail train.
You can buy Eurail train passes, which allow you to use most trains within several European countries. You can buy train tickets from the same company, in which case it depends on the actual tickets you buy.
These trains are trains. But they range from local commuter trains, which will run relative short distances with frequent stops to long distance direct trains that stop a few times in many hours.
But most of the long distance trains have compulsory reservation and some may not be included on the rail pass.
Maybe you meant the Eurostar train, running between London and Paris, or London and Brussels.
This train, reservations compulsory and not included on a rail pass, stops a few times at most. Some are non stop between London and Paris, some stop a few times in each country. But definitely like a train, not like a metro at all.
This site has many explanations, including rail passes, Eurostar travel and country specific rail travel information. I link to the 'why explore Europe by rail page' as I think it has the info you need now but do explore the site, it is a mine of information: http://www.seat61.com/Railpass.htm#Why explore Europedmv hours nyc
This question is not answerable as there is not such a thing as a Eurorail train.
You can buy Eurail train passes, which allow you to use most trains within several European countries. You can buy train tickets from the same company, in which case it depends on the actual tickets you buy.
These trains are trains. But they range from local commuter trains, which will run relative short distances with frequent stops to long distance direct trains that stop a few times in many hours.
But most of the long distance trains have compulsory reservation and some may not be included on the rail pass.
Maybe you meant the Eurostar train, running between London and Paris, or London and Brussels.
This train, reservations compulsory and not included on a rail pass, stops a few times at most. Some are non stop between London and Paris, some stop a few times in each country. But definitely like a train, not like a metro at all.
This site has many explanations, including rail passes, Eurostar travel and country specific rail travel information. I link to the 'why explore Europe by rail page' as I think it has the info you need now but do explore the site, it is a mine of information: http://www.seat61.com/Railpass.htm#Why explore Europe
How long is the train ride from Florence to Venice?
I am going to be taking the Eurorail and was wondering approx. how long of a ride it is from Florence to Venice? Is there a better train too?How long is the train ride from Florence to Venice?
Eurorail is a third party company that books tickets or provides passes for trains in Europe, but they don't run the train systems. I live about two hours from both Florence and Venice in Emilia Romagna. The direct trains between Florence and Venice take 2 hr 40 min. You can verify that here: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a> . An intecity train takes a little over three hours.
Note that if you're using a Eurail pass, you still have to make a reservation for the faster trains and there will be a 9.50 euro charge for the faster trains or 3 euro for the Intercity. You could do this without a reservation by using the regional train from Florence to Bologna and another regional train from there to Venice. This adds a lot of travel time and requires a train change. There are also fewer options - particularly between Florence and Bologna.How long is the train ride from Florence to Venice?
I don麓t actually remember, but I think it's two to four hours...not that long...try checking the italian train site.
Eurorail is a third party company that books tickets or provides passes for trains in Europe, but they don't run the train systems. I live about two hours from both Florence and Venice in Emilia Romagna. The direct trains between Florence and Venice take 2 hr 40 min. You can verify that here: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a> . An intecity train takes a little over three hours.
Note that if you're using a Eurail pass, you still have to make a reservation for the faster trains and there will be a 9.50 euro charge for the faster trains or 3 euro for the Intercity. You could do this without a reservation by using the regional train from Florence to Bologna and another regional train from there to Venice. This adds a lot of travel time and requires a train change. There are also fewer options - particularly between Florence and Bologna.How long is the train ride from Florence to Venice?
I don麓t actually remember, but I think it's two to four hours...not that long...try checking the italian train site.
How much would it cost me to travel to Europe?
I am planning a 3 or 4-week vacation to Europe. The plane ticket costs around $1200 US from San Diego to London, and the Eurorail pass around $500-$700 US. I am planning to visit several cities; Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Zurich, Rome, Napoli, Lyon and Paris and perhaps London too. I think I will be staying no longer than 3 days in each city, so hostels and food, I'm not sure yet how much that would cost. Any recommendationsHow much would it cost me to travel to Europe?
The interrailpass that suits best your needs will be the 10 trips within 22 days that sells at 239 EUR (26 and younger) or 359 EUR (+26). http://www.interrailnet.com/interrail-gl…
Hostels will rate at about 20 à 25 EUR/night, if you plan carefully you can save on hostels by using night trains. Most hostels include breakfast. http://www.hihostels.com
Simple meals start at about 10 EUR, sandwiches, panini or baguettes start at a couple of EUR and can add up to +8 EUR; drinks you'll find from 1,5 EUR and above.
You might want to visit musea or other tourist attractions and that can be rather expensive. Musea fees go from free entrance to +20 EUR (many close on Monday). Most of times you can buy a package deal (like 5 musea for the price of two) ask at the local tourist agency.
Local bus, tram or metro tickets will cost you between 1 and 2,5 EUR per ride. Ask for special passes. You can have a flat fee for a day or so at 5 EUR for unlimited use, other cities have free public transport. It depends.
I suppose you want to treat yourself good (since you'll be traveling to Belgium, I strongly recommend also "Brugge" at 1hr from Brussels and "Gent" at 30 min.). So I imagine you'd like to have some of our best brews (2 - 6 EUR) or at least some waffles (start at 1,5 EUR).
That would make a grand total (without air travel) of 239 + 560 (28*20) + 504 (28*18) + 560 (28*20) + 100 (20*5) + 280 (28*10) = 2,250 EUR (four weeks - 80 EUR a day)
You could save a bunch by couchsurfing: http://www.couchsurfing.org
Welcome to Europe. Have a nice trip and safe trip. If you visit Belgium, enjoy it!
Cud
I am Italian
I think a trip to Italy costs about $ 1000
However, depends very expensive places in Milan and
Naples and Rome are less expensive and eats so well
peace i Love U.S.How much would it cost me to travel to Europe?
First I wanted to say that is a lot a cities to visit.... It can be done but read the fine print on the Euro rail pass because they have restrictions! For example they require so many days between each travel.
Second, Hostel prices range in price it you will be sharing an "open" accommodation then probably around $30 a night but it runs more if you want a private room.
Third most hostel provide you with food. It was provided for me in the places I have stayed in Germany and The Netherlands it included breakfast foods (cereal, breads, cheese and fruit) and dinner (fish %26amp; chips %26amp; spaghetti) So if you eat at the hostel you will save a lot of money. But I would allow yourself around $15-20 a day if you don't plan on eating their food.
So your grand total would be= 1200(airfare)+600(rail pass)+630(hostel for 3 weeks)+420 (three weeks of food)=2850
Hope this helps...
Hostels are $15-30 US per night in most places. In most of the cities you mentioned, they will be more like $25-30.
You can eat for as little as $20 per day if you don't mind eating many meals from street stalls, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias, hole in the wall ethnic restaurants, fast food. With a food budget of more like $40 per day, you can have one meal per day in a real restaurant. With $60 per day, you can eat quite well.
Then you need to get around the city. Many cities sell a day pass on public transportation for around $5.
You should factor in admission to sights and museums - $10-15 per day is a good average, more if you are the type of traveler who likes to see absolutely everything, and less if you are not really interested in most museums or tourist sights.
Finally, if you plan on going to bars and clubs a lot you need to factor this in - $10-30 per day extra depending on how often and how expensive. Even at cheaper places, club covers and multiple drinks at bars will add up.
So it would be possible to spend as little as $50 per day plus your plane ticket and rail pass, but $75-125 per day is more realistic for most travelers.
The interrailpass that suits best your needs will be the 10 trips within 22 days that sells at 239 EUR (26 and younger) or 359 EUR (+26). http://www.interrailnet.com/interrail-gl…
Hostels will rate at about 20 à 25 EUR/night, if you plan carefully you can save on hostels by using night trains. Most hostels include breakfast. http://www.hihostels.com
Simple meals start at about 10 EUR, sandwiches, panini or baguettes start at a couple of EUR and can add up to +8 EUR; drinks you'll find from 1,5 EUR and above.
You might want to visit musea or other tourist attractions and that can be rather expensive. Musea fees go from free entrance to +20 EUR (many close on Monday). Most of times you can buy a package deal (like 5 musea for the price of two) ask at the local tourist agency.
Local bus, tram or metro tickets will cost you between 1 and 2,5 EUR per ride. Ask for special passes. You can have a flat fee for a day or so at 5 EUR for unlimited use, other cities have free public transport. It depends.
I suppose you want to treat yourself good (since you'll be traveling to Belgium, I strongly recommend also "Brugge" at 1hr from Brussels and "Gent" at 30 min.). So I imagine you'd like to have some of our best brews (2 - 6 EUR) or at least some waffles (start at 1,5 EUR).
That would make a grand total (without air travel) of 239 + 560 (28*20) + 504 (28*18) + 560 (28*20) + 100 (20*5) + 280 (28*10) = 2,250 EUR (four weeks - 80 EUR a day)
You could save a bunch by couchsurfing: http://www.couchsurfing.org
Welcome to Europe. Have a nice trip and safe trip. If you visit Belgium, enjoy it!
Cud
I am Italian
I think a trip to Italy costs about $ 1000
However, depends very expensive places in Milan and
Naples and Rome are less expensive and eats so well
peace i Love U.S.How much would it cost me to travel to Europe?
First I wanted to say that is a lot a cities to visit.... It can be done but read the fine print on the Euro rail pass because they have restrictions! For example they require so many days between each travel.
Second, Hostel prices range in price it you will be sharing an "open" accommodation then probably around $30 a night but it runs more if you want a private room.
Third most hostel provide you with food. It was provided for me in the places I have stayed in Germany and The Netherlands it included breakfast foods (cereal, breads, cheese and fruit) and dinner (fish %26amp; chips %26amp; spaghetti) So if you eat at the hostel you will save a lot of money. But I would allow yourself around $15-20 a day if you don't plan on eating their food.
So your grand total would be= 1200(airfare)+600(rail pass)+630(hostel for 3 weeks)+420 (three weeks of food)=2850
Hope this helps...
Hostels are $15-30 US per night in most places. In most of the cities you mentioned, they will be more like $25-30.
You can eat for as little as $20 per day if you don't mind eating many meals from street stalls, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias, hole in the wall ethnic restaurants, fast food. With a food budget of more like $40 per day, you can have one meal per day in a real restaurant. With $60 per day, you can eat quite well.
Then you need to get around the city. Many cities sell a day pass on public transportation for around $5.
You should factor in admission to sights and museums - $10-15 per day is a good average, more if you are the type of traveler who likes to see absolutely everything, and less if you are not really interested in most museums or tourist sights.
Finally, if you plan on going to bars and clubs a lot you need to factor this in - $10-30 per day extra depending on how often and how expensive. Even at cheaper places, club covers and multiple drinks at bars will add up.
So it would be possible to spend as little as $50 per day plus your plane ticket and rail pass, but $75-125 per day is more realistic for most travelers.
What is the difference between the Europe railways?
I'm confused on which railway i need to take. Is there a difference between Raileurope, Eurostar and Eurorail?
if there is which is better to travel with?What is the difference between the Europe railways?
Europe has many different railway companies.
One of those is Eurostar, which runs trains between London and Paris and Brussels, stopping in a few more cities in France.
In Italy there are also fast trains called Eurostar, but as far as I know they are not run by the same company.
Eurail, often called Eurorail. is a pass that allows you to travel on most trains in Western Europe, but not in the UK, and some trains are not included like the Eurostar.
With this pass you can travel for free on all normal trains but you will have to pay a reservation fee for all fast trains and night trains, and sometimes a surcharge if you want to take a train that is not included.
Raileurope is a ticket selling company that sells tickets for most or all European trains in the USA and some more countries. This company does not run trains, it just sells tickets.
This is a site with a lot of information on trains in Europe:
http://www.seat61.com/
It has a page on rail passes, including the Eurail pass:
http://www.seat61.com/Railpass.htm
On the Eurostar:
http://www.seat61.com/London-Paris-train鈥?/a>
On how to buy tickets in Europe:
http://www.seat61.com/Europe-train-ticke鈥?/a>
And general travel information:
http://www.seat61.com/Europe.htm
They are based in the UK so a lot of the travel information assumes you leave from that country, but there is a lot use for people from other countries too, just read a little farther down the pages for the more general info.
But to answer your question, you only travel with Eurostar if you travel from London to Paris or Brussels, or with one of the trains in Italy that are also called Eurostar.
Eurail is good if you plan to travel a lot, say spend all day on the train every third day or so, or almost every night.
Raileurope can be your best ticket seller, but there are others too, but you will not travel with them, as little as you travel with your travel agency when they help you to buy the tickets.
Eurostar is a train service between London, England and mainland Europe cities such as Paris, Lille, Brussels etc.
Eurail is a rail that connects to many cities across mainland European countries and is available to Non-EU members. Interrail is for EU citizens.
Rail europe is rail service for EU members basically the Interrail and other train services within Europe.What is the difference between the Europe railways?
the answer you have from suubz18 was right i just got back from amsterdam and milan and dont be confuesd you find you way over there ,any way wich country you are visiting in europe and this is the best way to travel in europe good luck one day im going to move over there from miami florida bye
if there is which is better to travel with?What is the difference between the Europe railways?
Europe has many different railway companies.
One of those is Eurostar, which runs trains between London and Paris and Brussels, stopping in a few more cities in France.
In Italy there are also fast trains called Eurostar, but as far as I know they are not run by the same company.
Eurail, often called Eurorail. is a pass that allows you to travel on most trains in Western Europe, but not in the UK, and some trains are not included like the Eurostar.
With this pass you can travel for free on all normal trains but you will have to pay a reservation fee for all fast trains and night trains, and sometimes a surcharge if you want to take a train that is not included.
Raileurope is a ticket selling company that sells tickets for most or all European trains in the USA and some more countries. This company does not run trains, it just sells tickets.
This is a site with a lot of information on trains in Europe:
http://www.seat61.com/
It has a page on rail passes, including the Eurail pass:
http://www.seat61.com/Railpass.htm
On the Eurostar:
http://www.seat61.com/London-Paris-train鈥?/a>
On how to buy tickets in Europe:
http://www.seat61.com/Europe-train-ticke鈥?/a>
And general travel information:
http://www.seat61.com/Europe.htm
They are based in the UK so a lot of the travel information assumes you leave from that country, but there is a lot use for people from other countries too, just read a little farther down the pages for the more general info.
But to answer your question, you only travel with Eurostar if you travel from London to Paris or Brussels, or with one of the trains in Italy that are also called Eurostar.
Eurail is good if you plan to travel a lot, say spend all day on the train every third day or so, or almost every night.
Raileurope can be your best ticket seller, but there are others too, but you will not travel with them, as little as you travel with your travel agency when they help you to buy the tickets.
Eurostar is a train service between London, England and mainland Europe cities such as Paris, Lille, Brussels etc.
Eurail is a rail that connects to many cities across mainland European countries and is available to Non-EU members. Interrail is for EU citizens.
Rail europe is rail service for EU members basically the Interrail and other train services within Europe.What is the difference between the Europe railways?
the answer you have from suubz18 was right i just got back from amsterdam and milan and dont be confuesd you find you way over there ,any way wich country you are visiting in europe and this is the best way to travel in europe good luck one day im going to move over there from miami florida bye
Visiting several cities in Italy, should I buy eurorail pass or just buy tickets as i go???I am only in Italy.
ciao shahar!(it's me again!)
i think that before buying an eurorail you have to think to all the places that you want to go in italy...i mean check the web site www.trenitalia.com
...there is not written the price for all the trains but it is just for give you an idea of the medium price of a train trip.
for example:ancona-roma is 14 euro(4 hours of journey)! or ancona-bologna is 11 euro for 2 hours...
i've just seen the eurorail web site..it is expensive i think,because you want to see cities that are closer to each other:bologna,ancona,rome,florence,napol鈥?are closer to each other and you won't spend all that money for these trips=)so i think that for you is better if you buy tickets as you come to ITALIA!=)Visiting several cities in Italy, should I buy eurorail pass or just buy tickets as i go???I am only in Italy.
I'm going through the same research at the moment and have found that for the travel we're doing it'll be cheaper for us to buy individual tickets for each leg, but this depends on where you are traveling within Italy %26amp; how much traveling you're planning to do on the trains.
I'd recommend looking online %26amp; calculating the cost for each option - with %26amp; without rail pass. Don't forget you'll need to pay a booking fee for each leg even if you have a rail pass.
www.trenitalia.comVisiting several cities in Italy, should I buy eurorail pass or just buy tickets as i go???I am only in Italy.
buy the Eurorail, its cheaper than the one way tickets.
Eurail is only worthwhile is you intend to make long distance trips, so it depends exactly on where you want to go.
Train travel in Italy is relatively cheap, and you might find that point-to-point fares are of better value. Check it out on the English pages of TrenItalia: http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html
i think that before buying an eurorail you have to think to all the places that you want to go in italy...i mean check the web site www.trenitalia.com
...there is not written the price for all the trains but it is just for give you an idea of the medium price of a train trip.
for example:ancona-roma is 14 euro(4 hours of journey)! or ancona-bologna is 11 euro for 2 hours...
i've just seen the eurorail web site..it is expensive i think,because you want to see cities that are closer to each other:bologna,ancona,rome,florence,napol鈥?are closer to each other and you won't spend all that money for these trips=)so i think that for you is better if you buy tickets as you come to ITALIA!=)Visiting several cities in Italy, should I buy eurorail pass or just buy tickets as i go???I am only in Italy.
I'm going through the same research at the moment and have found that for the travel we're doing it'll be cheaper for us to buy individual tickets for each leg, but this depends on where you are traveling within Italy %26amp; how much traveling you're planning to do on the trains.
I'd recommend looking online %26amp; calculating the cost for each option - with %26amp; without rail pass. Don't forget you'll need to pay a booking fee for each leg even if you have a rail pass.
www.trenitalia.comVisiting several cities in Italy, should I buy eurorail pass or just buy tickets as i go???I am only in Italy.
buy the Eurorail, its cheaper than the one way tickets.
Eurail is only worthwhile is you intend to make long distance trips, so it depends exactly on where you want to go.
Train travel in Italy is relatively cheap, and you might find that point-to-point fares are of better value. Check it out on the English pages of TrenItalia: http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html
How can I make my backpacking trip a reality?
I really want to go to Europe and wonder around with nothing but a Eurorail pass, a hostel guide, and a good backpack. But since I am American and Female, its pretty clear that I shouldn't go alone. But I none of my friends have my travel insterests, or money, or time, or any of the above. How can I still make this trip happen?How can I make my backpacking trip a reality?
By going alone.
There is no reason you should not go alone as American female.
You have to be careful about what you do, but traveling alone in Europe is common.
There is a lot of advice in the answers to this question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>
I am European, female and have traveled alone in Europe and several other continents and have met loads of others doing the same.
I also met many people who were traveling with others, some successful, others met with disappointment as the combination did not work out.
If you find someone you can travel with, talk it through real well and still prepare so that you can separate if it does not work out.
I would advice you to travel in May, June or September, as it is easier to find space in hostels than in July and August, while the weather is mostly very good. But traveling in Europe can all around the year, alone as well as with others.
Added:
I see one of the other answerers insist on traveling with others. It is good if you can find a group you are sure about, feel good about. But a stranger you met through internet in the USA is as dangerous as a stranger you meet in Europe, or more dangerous, as some people pray on those who are afraid to travel alone.
So if you plan to travel with people you just met through internet, do not trust them any further than you can see, just like you would not trust strangers you meet somewhere in a hostel.
As long as you have the interest, that is all that matters. I travelled alone many times and i have enjoyed it especially sinced joing a hospiatlity club. The people I have met through it is so diverse and I can get to interact with the locals instead of the usual phototaking and sightseeing itinerary. You should start planning now.How can I make my backpacking trip a reality?
Please dont listen to those that say, sure, do it, who cares that youre female. You dont know anything about the areas youre going to go to. Sure, you can read up on it for months in planning and hear answers from seasoned travelers. But its not the same once you get there. I live in Germany, and being American, its hard as hell to navigate around. Granted I"m not backpacking, i live here and I drive, and its STILL hard. Its not safe, and you make a perfect target. There are trained criminals, trained to spot out people like you, especially if youre alone. How will you know who you can trust? What if your travel guide leads you into some sort of horrific trap? YOu must find a group and go with them. Go to any local universities and advertise around on bulletin boards for any groups that may be going. There are always college kids that get together and do just what you want to do. FInd people to go with you, please.
American females travel alone around Europe all the time. I've been doing it the last 10 years, and never run into any sort of problem. I've even moved countries on my own, to a city I had never been to before (Edinburgh). As long as you follow general safety precautions and use common sense, you'll be fine. It can be really nice to travel by yourself, because it means you get to do exactly what you want to do, at your own pace.
If you stay in hostels, you'll likely meet up with others that have no real travel plans and have the opportunity to travel together. Couchsurfing is another possibility to meet up with locals. Even if you don't stay with hosts, it's easy to arrange meetings with locals for coffee and a tour.
http://couchsurfing.com
You should know the more dangerous areas of a city (so you can avoid them especially at night). In most cities, this means the suburbs, but it does vary from place to place. Research is more important when you're travelling alone. Your first stop in a city should be the tourist bureau, for a good local map and advice.
As a solo female, you can't get intoxicated and wander around.. I recommend not drinking at all. Don't leave your food or drink unattended, and don't accept anything from strangers. Stay out of parks, empty streets, etc late at night. Find something to do near your hostel if you want to go out in the evenings. Be aware of your environment. Dress unobtrusively. You don't have to look like a local, but you should avoid looking like an obvious tourist as well.
It's also helpful to avoid male attention altogether. It's usually not dangerous, but can be uncomfortable. Smiling at strangers, or even meeting eyes for too long, can be considered an invitation to approach. Ignoring people can feel rude to some Americans that are used to forward friendliness, but it's something you need to learn if you travel alone. Carry a book with you while you're on public transportation. Don't be afraid to just get up and walk away from someone that's making you uncomfortable.
It is a really good idea to go alone and you will really enjoy the trip,but i wont scare you about being alone as you are a female but try to be brave and careful.take all the things which you need so that you wont face any kind of problems.romance novels carrabas
By going alone.
There is no reason you should not go alone as American female.
You have to be careful about what you do, but traveling alone in Europe is common.
There is a lot of advice in the answers to this question: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>
I am European, female and have traveled alone in Europe and several other continents and have met loads of others doing the same.
I also met many people who were traveling with others, some successful, others met with disappointment as the combination did not work out.
If you find someone you can travel with, talk it through real well and still prepare so that you can separate if it does not work out.
I would advice you to travel in May, June or September, as it is easier to find space in hostels than in July and August, while the weather is mostly very good. But traveling in Europe can all around the year, alone as well as with others.
Added:
I see one of the other answerers insist on traveling with others. It is good if you can find a group you are sure about, feel good about. But a stranger you met through internet in the USA is as dangerous as a stranger you meet in Europe, or more dangerous, as some people pray on those who are afraid to travel alone.
So if you plan to travel with people you just met through internet, do not trust them any further than you can see, just like you would not trust strangers you meet somewhere in a hostel.
As long as you have the interest, that is all that matters. I travelled alone many times and i have enjoyed it especially sinced joing a hospiatlity club. The people I have met through it is so diverse and I can get to interact with the locals instead of the usual phototaking and sightseeing itinerary. You should start planning now.How can I make my backpacking trip a reality?
Please dont listen to those that say, sure, do it, who cares that youre female. You dont know anything about the areas youre going to go to. Sure, you can read up on it for months in planning and hear answers from seasoned travelers. But its not the same once you get there. I live in Germany, and being American, its hard as hell to navigate around. Granted I"m not backpacking, i live here and I drive, and its STILL hard. Its not safe, and you make a perfect target. There are trained criminals, trained to spot out people like you, especially if youre alone. How will you know who you can trust? What if your travel guide leads you into some sort of horrific trap? YOu must find a group and go with them. Go to any local universities and advertise around on bulletin boards for any groups that may be going. There are always college kids that get together and do just what you want to do. FInd people to go with you, please.
American females travel alone around Europe all the time. I've been doing it the last 10 years, and never run into any sort of problem. I've even moved countries on my own, to a city I had never been to before (Edinburgh). As long as you follow general safety precautions and use common sense, you'll be fine. It can be really nice to travel by yourself, because it means you get to do exactly what you want to do, at your own pace.
If you stay in hostels, you'll likely meet up with others that have no real travel plans and have the opportunity to travel together. Couchsurfing is another possibility to meet up with locals. Even if you don't stay with hosts, it's easy to arrange meetings with locals for coffee and a tour.
http://couchsurfing.com
You should know the more dangerous areas of a city (so you can avoid them especially at night). In most cities, this means the suburbs, but it does vary from place to place. Research is more important when you're travelling alone. Your first stop in a city should be the tourist bureau, for a good local map and advice.
As a solo female, you can't get intoxicated and wander around.. I recommend not drinking at all. Don't leave your food or drink unattended, and don't accept anything from strangers. Stay out of parks, empty streets, etc late at night. Find something to do near your hostel if you want to go out in the evenings. Be aware of your environment. Dress unobtrusively. You don't have to look like a local, but you should avoid looking like an obvious tourist as well.
It's also helpful to avoid male attention altogether. It's usually not dangerous, but can be uncomfortable. Smiling at strangers, or even meeting eyes for too long, can be considered an invitation to approach. Ignoring people can feel rude to some Americans that are used to forward friendliness, but it's something you need to learn if you travel alone. Carry a book with you while you're on public transportation. Don't be afraid to just get up and walk away from someone that's making you uncomfortable.
It is a really good idea to go alone and you will really enjoy the trip,but i wont scare you about being alone as you are a female but try to be brave and careful.take all the things which you need so that you wont face any kind of problems.
What is a good website for cheap plane tickets from America to Europe?
I am planning a trip in September to go to London from Chicago and then take the eurorail around Europe for 2 weeks. I want to fly into London but i'm not sure which city i want to fly back to Chicago from. Which website is best?What is a good website for cheap plane tickets from America to Europe?
I find the best flights on Mobissimo.com and AirGorilla.com
You could also go to uk.yahoo.com or yahoo.de and do a search for travel agents in the U.K. or Germany. It is sometimes cheaper to purchase your ticket in Europe, even though you are starting your trip from the U.S.
Sounds like a great trip!
Enjoy-
kayak.com
bookit.comWhat is a good website for cheap plane tickets from America to Europe?
I work in the travel industry, and I always refer my clients and my friends to the website BookMe. You can compare prices on all the major travel websites and save lots of money. Good luck, and check out the link below.
I find the best flights on Mobissimo.com and AirGorilla.com
You could also go to uk.yahoo.com or yahoo.de and do a search for travel agents in the U.K. or Germany. It is sometimes cheaper to purchase your ticket in Europe, even though you are starting your trip from the U.S.
Sounds like a great trip!
Enjoy-
kayak.com
bookit.comWhat is a good website for cheap plane tickets from America to Europe?
I work in the travel industry, and I always refer my clients and my friends to the website BookMe. You can compare prices on all the major travel websites and save lots of money. Good luck, and check out the link below.
How much does a eurorail pass cost?
me and my friends are planning a senior trip to backpack europe for 3-4 weeks. how much would the trains cost? is there a pass that allows you to use it as much as you want for a certain amount of time?How much does a eurorail pass cost?
The answer you already got is good.
But there is a site with more information, also helping you to work out whether a pass is cheaper or buying point to point tickets:
http://www.seat61.com/Railpass.htmHow much does a eurorail pass cost?
To answer your question: yes. If you are students you can ride second class so it's a bit cheaper.It depends on where you want to go:
the Global Pass: travel 21 countries. ex:10 days within 2 months is about 400 Euros.21 days continuous is 429 Euros. lots of different options with all of these, prices vary.
Select Pass: travel 3,4 or 5 countries.
Regional Pass: travel through one region.
One country Pass: travel through one country.
and then the prices:
So if you are Youth (25 or under) you can get these prices individually or if you want first class but a group rate :
The Saver Pass allows 2 to 5 persons to travel together on one Pass in first class.
The Global Pass Saver gives 15% reduction per person on the Adult 1st class price.
Prices are per person, multiply the price in the table by the number of travelers for the group price.
More than 5 persons? Then buy 2 or more Saver Passes.
Must be used activated within 6 months of issuing date.
You have to be careful with this site and read the fine print. Like above where prices are per person multiply the price in the table by number of travelers, when it says 2-5 people can travel together on one ticket. I think it could be a little confusing.
Also I would get a ISIC card, could maybe help you get discounts.
I hope this helps, and have a wonderful trip :)
The answer you already got is good.
But there is a site with more information, also helping you to work out whether a pass is cheaper or buying point to point tickets:
http://www.seat61.com/Railpass.htmHow much does a eurorail pass cost?
To answer your question: yes. If you are students you can ride second class so it's a bit cheaper.It depends on where you want to go:
the Global Pass: travel 21 countries. ex:10 days within 2 months is about 400 Euros.21 days continuous is 429 Euros. lots of different options with all of these, prices vary.
Select Pass: travel 3,4 or 5 countries.
Regional Pass: travel through one region.
One country Pass: travel through one country.
and then the prices:
So if you are Youth (25 or under) you can get these prices individually or if you want first class but a group rate :
The Saver Pass allows 2 to 5 persons to travel together on one Pass in first class.
The Global Pass Saver gives 15% reduction per person on the Adult 1st class price.
Prices are per person, multiply the price in the table by the number of travelers for the group price.
More than 5 persons? Then buy 2 or more Saver Passes.
Must be used activated within 6 months of issuing date.
You have to be careful with this site and read the fine print. Like above where prices are per person multiply the price in the table by number of travelers, when it says 2-5 people can travel together on one ticket. I think it could be a little confusing.
Also I would get a ISIC card, could maybe help you get discounts.
I hope this helps, and have a wonderful trip :)
What is the best time to travel to Europe coming from the US?
Is there a slow period of the year, basically to travel and how does the Eurorail work? Can you stay on there for a certain number of days and see alot of countries?What is the best time to travel to Europe coming from the US?
The best times are just outside the summer holidays, May / June, and September / October.
I personally prefer June, because the days are longer and the people in the tourist industry are still eager after the winter stop.
July and August are very busy, many people traveling.
But if you go to the south of Europe the season is longer, starting earlier and going on later.
You can get several different Eurail passes.
One giving you unlimited travel for 15 days, or 1, 2 or even 3 months.
One pass gives you a limited number of days in a two month period.
And there are country passes, the give a different system each, but would allow you to just buy enough train travel for a cheaper price if you are limited in your travels.
Here is a link to the Eurail site:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
The passes come in 1st class and 2nd class, but if you qualify for a 2nd class pass, do not spend the money on 1st, it is not worth the extra money.
TWO WORDS!!!!!!!
By airplane.What is the best time to travel to Europe coming from the US?
try this website....it gives you graphs for months so you can see which days are the cheapest to travel on and then you can compare months to see which are cheaper to travel in.
The best times are just outside the summer holidays, May / June, and September / October.
I personally prefer June, because the days are longer and the people in the tourist industry are still eager after the winter stop.
July and August are very busy, many people traveling.
But if you go to the south of Europe the season is longer, starting earlier and going on later.
You can get several different Eurail passes.
One giving you unlimited travel for 15 days, or 1, 2 or even 3 months.
One pass gives you a limited number of days in a two month period.
And there are country passes, the give a different system each, but would allow you to just buy enough train travel for a cheaper price if you are limited in your travels.
Here is a link to the Eurail site:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
The passes come in 1st class and 2nd class, but if you qualify for a 2nd class pass, do not spend the money on 1st, it is not worth the extra money.
TWO WORDS!!!!!!!
By airplane.What is the best time to travel to Europe coming from the US?
try this website....it gives you graphs for months so you can see which days are the cheapest to travel on and then you can compare months to see which are cheaper to travel in.
What is the best way to move around Europe?
I know we have options like Bus, Eurorail, public transportation. I am fifty and I dont really want to travel with college students. I dont want to rent a car. What are your suggestions?What is the best way to move around Europe?
http://www.interrailnet.com/interrail-global-pass-order?currency=eur
Interrail is OK if you plan to travel long distances, you can buy a global pass or a pass by country.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_railway_companies#Europe
Here you can also check the national railway companies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bus_operating_companies#Europe
Here is a list of European bus companies (I don't recommend it for long distances)
http://wikitravel.org/en/Discount_airlines_in_Europe
Last option : Airlines
Check ryanair, easyjet, vueling, airberlin. cityjet
im from portugal. in my opinion you should travel by train (from a country to another). if you want to move around cities i suggest getting an combined ticket. like underground plus bus plus whatever you need.What is the best way to move around Europe?
Hitchike :-).
depends on where to where, and you have to adjust to that..if destinations are pretty big i am sure u can find some cheap flights.
http://www.interrailnet.com/interrail-global-pass-order?currency=eur
Interrail is OK if you plan to travel long distances, you can buy a global pass or a pass by country.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_railway_companies#Europe
Here you can also check the national railway companies.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bus_operating_companies#Europe
Here is a list of European bus companies (I don't recommend it for long distances)
http://wikitravel.org/en/Discount_airlines_in_Europe
Last option : Airlines
Check ryanair, easyjet, vueling, airberlin. cityjet
im from portugal. in my opinion you should travel by train (from a country to another). if you want to move around cities i suggest getting an combined ticket. like underground plus bus plus whatever you need.What is the best way to move around Europe?
Hitchike :-).
depends on where to where, and you have to adjust to that..if destinations are pretty big i am sure u can find some cheap flights.
Where can I find cheap plane tickets between cities in europe?
I am going to be traveling this summer in Spain, France, Italy, and Germany. Any info on cheap airline options would help me a lot. I'm also planning on getting a eurorail pass but I might have to take a plane between cities as well. Thanks!!Where can I find cheap plane tickets between cities in europe?
Try with www.vueling.com , www.easyjet.com and www.ryanair.com
This last one is the cheapest, but the airports are a bit far from the main cities.
www.orbitz.comWhere can I find cheap plane tickets between cities in europe?
try low cost airlines like easyjet and ryanair.
check out easyjet or ryanair
travelocity.com.uk
try ryanair.com sometimes they have flights for a penny but depending what summer month
I don't know. I was going to suggest the eurorail but I see you've already thought of that! :) Have a great trip.
P.S. It doesn't hurt to try the obvious: Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia, etc.
priceline.com you name your own price, and they get you close to that price by putting you on small planes and getting you underbooked red eye flights. it's safe and insured so don't be scared. just go there and take a looK!
Skyeurope.com probably the cheapest
Hi i prob cant give any more or better info than what has already been posted but give me a shout if your looking for a wee bit more info on travelling around central europe as ive been to a few places over the past 3 or 4 yrs on a fairly tight budget.
The best I've found, some of which are listed above, are:
Ryanair
EasyJet
VolareWeb (Italy)
Check out Skyscanner. They have a remarkable route map application that will let you pick a departure city and then show you where you can fly to from that city. After you select your cities, click on the button "View Prices" and it will show you who flies there and how much it will cost.
It's all about the low cost airlines in Europe and it's genious.
http://www.skyscanner.net
- and click on Route Map - or use this link
http://www.skyscanner.net/map.asp?langid鈥?/a>
Ryanair is probably the best. Aer lingus and easy jet would be the next cheapest.
Easy jet is really cheap if you travel on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Eurail pass is not such a great deal. It does save you the trouble of waiting in line for tickets, but you will still have to wait in lines for reservations if the train requires them. With the pass you can sit in first class or second class. In most cases second is perfectly fine.
I found it better to buy tickets as we travel with the exception of those overnight trains or ones needing reservation.
If you have more time than money you can get cheap rides on the Italian ICE trains (20 euro from Venice to Milan), however you will stop at every stop, and you should allow plenty of extra time if you are connecting with another train somewhere as Italian trains can run late.
try ryanair. airberlin, easyjet
Hi There,
I found this websites very useful:
Flights: http://www.routehunter.com
Hostel: http://www.hostelz.com
You have to book on your own by you save some good money!
And remember always to book well in advance to have a good price.
Regards.flyff aw restaurant
Try with www.vueling.com , www.easyjet.com and www.ryanair.com
This last one is the cheapest, but the airports are a bit far from the main cities.
www.orbitz.comWhere can I find cheap plane tickets between cities in europe?
try low cost airlines like easyjet and ryanair.
check out easyjet or ryanair
travelocity.com.uk
try ryanair.com sometimes they have flights for a penny but depending what summer month
I don't know. I was going to suggest the eurorail but I see you've already thought of that! :) Have a great trip.
P.S. It doesn't hurt to try the obvious: Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia, etc.
priceline.com you name your own price, and they get you close to that price by putting you on small planes and getting you underbooked red eye flights. it's safe and insured so don't be scared. just go there and take a looK!
Skyeurope.com probably the cheapest
Hi i prob cant give any more or better info than what has already been posted but give me a shout if your looking for a wee bit more info on travelling around central europe as ive been to a few places over the past 3 or 4 yrs on a fairly tight budget.
The best I've found, some of which are listed above, are:
Ryanair
EasyJet
VolareWeb (Italy)
Check out Skyscanner. They have a remarkable route map application that will let you pick a departure city and then show you where you can fly to from that city. After you select your cities, click on the button "View Prices" and it will show you who flies there and how much it will cost.
It's all about the low cost airlines in Europe and it's genious.
http://www.skyscanner.net
- and click on Route Map - or use this link
http://www.skyscanner.net/map.asp?langid鈥?/a>
Ryanair is probably the best. Aer lingus and easy jet would be the next cheapest.
Easy jet is really cheap if you travel on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Eurail pass is not such a great deal. It does save you the trouble of waiting in line for tickets, but you will still have to wait in lines for reservations if the train requires them. With the pass you can sit in first class or second class. In most cases second is perfectly fine.
I found it better to buy tickets as we travel with the exception of those overnight trains or ones needing reservation.
If you have more time than money you can get cheap rides on the Italian ICE trains (20 euro from Venice to Milan), however you will stop at every stop, and you should allow plenty of extra time if you are connecting with another train somewhere as Italian trains can run late.
try ryanair. airberlin, easyjet
Hi There,
I found this websites very useful:
Flights: http://www.routehunter.com
Hostel: http://www.hostelz.com
You have to book on your own by you save some good money!
And remember always to book well in advance to have a good price.
Regards.
How to travel from paris to london other than train or plane? how much will it cost me?
I've surf the web for eurorail, it's quite expensive for me. I know that from london to amsterdam I can take a train + ferry at a very minimal cost? Is there anything similar to it from paris to london?How to travel from paris to london other than train or plane? how much will it cost me?
If you want you can take the bus, cheapest and with the short distances involved likely acceptable, there are regular services with a time table, here is a link to the site for England:
http://www.nationalexpress.com/eurolines鈥?/a>
You can also travel to Dover by coach or train and take a ferry across and train it from there, might be cheaper than the Eurostar, but I am not sure it will be, to many places to try to get info.
This search site can help you for the English part, coach as well as train:
http://www.transportdirect.info/Web/Temp鈥?/a>
The French trains: http://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/l鈥?/a>
And the ferry: http://www.directferries.co.uk/routes.ht鈥?/a>
The easiest way is to take the Eurostar:
http://www.tgv-europe.com/en/home/ Check it on several different dates near when you want to travel, and on different times in the day to find the cheaper tickets.
And to find the cheaper tickers by air, best when it is still some time away:
http://www.skyscanner.net/eur/?redirectu鈥?/a>
http://www.whichbudget.com/
Or google on ticket and the airports between which you would like to travel or the towns, and cheap tickets or cheap flight.
There are so many options that it is difficult to say which is cheapest.How to travel from paris to london other than train or plane? how much will it cost me?
Bus
http://www.paris-anglo.com/dedent/dedent鈥?/a>
If you want you can take the bus, cheapest and with the short distances involved likely acceptable, there are regular services with a time table, here is a link to the site for England:
http://www.nationalexpress.com/eurolines鈥?/a>
You can also travel to Dover by coach or train and take a ferry across and train it from there, might be cheaper than the Eurostar, but I am not sure it will be, to many places to try to get info.
This search site can help you for the English part, coach as well as train:
http://www.transportdirect.info/Web/Temp鈥?/a>
The French trains: http://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/l鈥?/a>
And the ferry: http://www.directferries.co.uk/routes.ht鈥?/a>
The easiest way is to take the Eurostar:
http://www.tgv-europe.com/en/home/ Check it on several different dates near when you want to travel, and on different times in the day to find the cheaper tickets.
And to find the cheaper tickers by air, best when it is still some time away:
http://www.skyscanner.net/eur/?redirectu鈥?/a>
http://www.whichbudget.com/
Or google on ticket and the airports between which you would like to travel or the towns, and cheap tickets or cheap flight.
There are so many options that it is difficult to say which is cheapest.How to travel from paris to london other than train or plane? how much will it cost me?
Bus
http://www.paris-anglo.com/dedent/dedent鈥?/a>
What is the cheapest train from Berlin to Paris?
I am trying to get from Berlin to Paris, but I do not want to pay the 300ish dollars that the eurorail is asking. Does anyone have any suggestions about where I can find a cheaper train?What is the cheapest train from Berlin to Paris?
The best place to look is at the German train website: http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en鈥?/a> There's a direct night train from Berlin to Paris that leaves Berlin at 7:58 pm and arrives in Paris the next morning at 9:30 am. If you get tickets far enough in advance, there's a discounted fare for 29 euro for seats, or 59 euro for a berth in a cuchette. The normal price is 119 euro. There are also day trains which require one or two changes along the way for as low as 39 euro at the discounted fare.
The discounted tickets sell out quickly when they become available.
The best place to look is at the German train website: http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en鈥?/a> There's a direct night train from Berlin to Paris that leaves Berlin at 7:58 pm and arrives in Paris the next morning at 9:30 am. If you get tickets far enough in advance, there's a discounted fare for 29 euro for seats, or 59 euro for a berth in a cuchette. The normal price is 119 euro. There are also day trains which require one or two changes along the way for as low as 39 euro at the discounted fare.
The discounted tickets sell out quickly when they become available.
What is the cheapest way to go travelling around europe?
I am going travelling with my girlfriend around Europe for about 9 days in August, I looked on a Eurorail website and the cheapest ticket for 4 countries is still quite expensive. Anyone now a cheaper way, maybe with a discount for 2 people?What is the cheapest way to go travelling around europe?
ryanair.com can fly on day weeks for $20 a person a normal company like southwest..... use to fly from Belgium to Dublin 5 + time a year always less then $50 a ticket.
WalkWhat is the cheapest way to go travelling around europe?
The ideal way - go buy train - while you can sleep so save a lof of money for hotel rooms (night train).
Yes of course you can go by bus as well but bus it's too slow for long trip and very uncomfortable.
9 days around europe won't enough time and a very hard work.
Try to book budget airlines. But you have to book it quite in advance, and combine with the train to here and there.
The airlines such as: Ryanair, Easyjet, AirBerlin, Transavia, vueling air, skyeurope and much more.
Why not rent a car?
You can pick up the car in Paris for example and give it back in Rome.
It will be more fun because so many things to see.
http://www.europcar.com
https://www.hertz.com/
(they have a special offered for summer)
the rate weekly from 鈧?160 - 400
succes!
NINE days around EUROPE??? Are you NUTS????
Just stay in one country, pick a place and book a cheap hotel and kick back and enjoy it with your girlfriend.
Europe is approximately the size of the United States. Now while you'd easily get in the highlights of the US if you had lots of money to take flights and thus save time, you'd stand a reasonable chance of seeing whatever highlights the US has to offer.
However, Europe has a lot more by way of history and culture, so 9 days isn't going to get you much unless you sleep on trains only, which is no way to spend a holiday. My advice? Go to the best places in Northern Europe - in France, Spain and Italy, the local (natives) tend to close down businesses and head off to the beach for their annual holidays during the month of August. For you, London would be a good option, as you can always take a couple of days to take the train to Paris (if you must, the Parisians with the means to do so will have left) or get a cheap flight to Amsterdam for a couple of days.
http://www.sugar-shoes.co.uk/
Sure I do....
Have her get down on her hands and knees and you get on her back...
How's that for cheap?
-K
Do the lowcost airlines. Ryan Air is a good one to look into. To look for more, just do a Yahoo search.
spend the money on tickets, then dont make plans backpack most hotels will bargain with you for cheap rooms, some residents will even put you up for a night dont eat at resteraunts the whole time that is where they will get you. If you have to be a planner your best bet is to talk to a travel agent. Have fun on your trip
go by low cost airlines, look them up in wikipedia.org under low cost airline list and each country has website links also.
Eurostar to france. But then somehow try to book your journey around europe in france because it will be cheaper.
Here's some ideas from trips I have taken:
1. Book with a consolidator or Kayak.com
2. Use the ATM to get cash, you will get the best rate.
3. Keep your receipts, you can get a refund on your VAT taxes. You will need to do this at the airport before you leave.
4. Try www.eurolines.com first before you buy with Eurorail.
5. Check out Lonely Planet guides.. they are for those with limited funds
6. Try eating where the locals eat, you can get good deals.
7. Know the exchange rates, then you won't get ripped off.
Have fun!
ryanair.com can fly on day weeks for $20 a person a normal company like southwest..... use to fly from Belgium to Dublin 5 + time a year always less then $50 a ticket.
WalkWhat is the cheapest way to go travelling around europe?
The ideal way - go buy train - while you can sleep so save a lof of money for hotel rooms (night train).
Yes of course you can go by bus as well but bus it's too slow for long trip and very uncomfortable.
9 days around europe won't enough time and a very hard work.
Try to book budget airlines. But you have to book it quite in advance, and combine with the train to here and there.
The airlines such as: Ryanair, Easyjet, AirBerlin, Transavia, vueling air, skyeurope and much more.
Why not rent a car?
You can pick up the car in Paris for example and give it back in Rome.
It will be more fun because so many things to see.
http://www.europcar.com
https://www.hertz.com/
(they have a special offered for summer)
the rate weekly from 鈧?160 - 400
succes!
NINE days around EUROPE??? Are you NUTS????
Just stay in one country, pick a place and book a cheap hotel and kick back and enjoy it with your girlfriend.
Europe is approximately the size of the United States. Now while you'd easily get in the highlights of the US if you had lots of money to take flights and thus save time, you'd stand a reasonable chance of seeing whatever highlights the US has to offer.
However, Europe has a lot more by way of history and culture, so 9 days isn't going to get you much unless you sleep on trains only, which is no way to spend a holiday. My advice? Go to the best places in Northern Europe - in France, Spain and Italy, the local (natives) tend to close down businesses and head off to the beach for their annual holidays during the month of August. For you, London would be a good option, as you can always take a couple of days to take the train to Paris (if you must, the Parisians with the means to do so will have left) or get a cheap flight to Amsterdam for a couple of days.
http://www.sugar-shoes.co.uk/
Sure I do....
Have her get down on her hands and knees and you get on her back...
How's that for cheap?
-K
Do the lowcost airlines. Ryan Air is a good one to look into. To look for more, just do a Yahoo search.
spend the money on tickets, then dont make plans backpack most hotels will bargain with you for cheap rooms, some residents will even put you up for a night dont eat at resteraunts the whole time that is where they will get you. If you have to be a planner your best bet is to talk to a travel agent. Have fun on your trip
go by low cost airlines, look them up in wikipedia.org under low cost airline list and each country has website links also.
Eurostar to france. But then somehow try to book your journey around europe in france because it will be cheaper.
Here's some ideas from trips I have taken:
1. Book with a consolidator or Kayak.com
2. Use the ATM to get cash, you will get the best rate.
3. Keep your receipts, you can get a refund on your VAT taxes. You will need to do this at the airport before you leave.
4. Try www.eurolines.com first before you buy with Eurorail.
5. Check out Lonely Planet guides.. they are for those with limited funds
6. Try eating where the locals eat, you can get good deals.
7. Know the exchange rates, then you won't get ripped off.
Have fun!
What is the best way to get from venice to switzerland to paris?
I'm landing in Rome and aparently its cheaper not to get the eurorail in rome but I mite need it in swiss and france? What's the cheapest way to get there?What is the best way to get from venice to switzerland to paris?
Buy a pass before you go. You can get them online, e.g. see link below (2 country pass omitting Switzerland is cheaper than one through Switzerland). Depending on where you live you might find local outlets that can sell you tickets. Shop around but get before you travel!
Buy a pass before you go. You can get them online, e.g. see link below (2 country pass omitting Switzerland is cheaper than one through Switzerland). Depending on where you live you might find local outlets that can sell you tickets. Shop around but get before you travel!
What is the best travel plan to travel from Holland to Denmark to London?
I have 6 days and I wanted to visit Holland, Denmark, and need to end up in London. Is there enough time? I just need to go from Amsterdam to Brussels to London. Should I take the EuroRail or something else?
Thanks in advance.What is the best travel plan to travel from Holland to Denmark to London?
You seem to be battling with time. If you take the rail it takes up time otherwise if you take a flight it can cost you more. However it is good to check out travel packages which can save money not for one trip but for the long run. The best packages will give you loyalty or mileage points, You can check them out by surfing the net.
I usually travel through an online travel network. They are , reliable and their packages are very cost effective. The best part is a system where I am able to "LET" - Learn, Earn and Travel.
While surfing the net you may want to check this out too. Have a wonderful trip. I Hope this has been useful and will be happy to hear from you.What is the best travel plan to travel from Holland to Denmark to London?
I would suggest you to fly 'cause you'll save a lot of time. But 6 days is not a lot...maybe you can limit your must visit countries.chuckie cheese vegan cheese
Thanks in advance.What is the best travel plan to travel from Holland to Denmark to London?
You seem to be battling with time. If you take the rail it takes up time otherwise if you take a flight it can cost you more. However it is good to check out travel packages which can save money not for one trip but for the long run. The best packages will give you loyalty or mileage points, You can check them out by surfing the net.
I usually travel through an online travel network. They are , reliable and their packages are very cost effective. The best part is a system where I am able to "LET" - Learn, Earn and Travel.
While surfing the net you may want to check this out too. Have a wonderful trip. I Hope this has been useful and will be happy to hear from you.What is the best travel plan to travel from Holland to Denmark to London?
I would suggest you to fly 'cause you'll save a lot of time. But 6 days is not a lot...maybe you can limit your must visit countries.
What is a good website for cheap plane tickets from America to Europe?
I am planning a trip in September to go to London from Chicago and then take the eurorail around Europe for 2 weeks. I want to fly into London but i'm not sure which city i want to fly back to Chicago from. Which website is best?What is a good website for cheap plane tickets from America to Europe?
I always use Momondo, it's the cheapest I've found for international flights. You can sometimes find deals for one-way flights, which is more difficult using a US-based engine (they tend to offer low prices on return trips only). It's easy to play around with dates and cities using their flight calendar.
http://momondo.comWhat is a good website for cheap plane tickets from America to Europe?
I work in the travel industry, and I always refer my clients and my friends to the website BookMe. You can compare prices on all the major travel websites and save lots of money. Good luck, and check out the link below.
I always use Momondo, it's the cheapest I've found for international flights. You can sometimes find deals for one-way flights, which is more difficult using a US-based engine (they tend to offer low prices on return trips only). It's easy to play around with dates and cities using their flight calendar.
http://momondo.comWhat is a good website for cheap plane tickets from America to Europe?
I work in the travel industry, and I always refer my clients and my friends to the website BookMe. You can compare prices on all the major travel websites and save lots of money. Good luck, and check out the link below.
What is a good travel website to plan a trip traveling as a student through Europe?
Hi-
I will be in London this summer and want to find a site that has information about eurorail, flight info to other countries, and good suggestions on trips to make for weekends out of London? Any advice welcome!What is a good travel website to plan a trip traveling as a student through Europe?
Easyjet and Ryainair are the cheapest to fly with within Europe.
Also if you want to travel by train use Eurostar they do month long rail passes and are cheape if your a student.
Come to Scotland!!What is a good travel website to plan a trip traveling as a student through Europe?
Bus http://www.eurolines.com
Flights on budget airlines might be the cheapest way. Check http://www.easyjet.com %26amp; http://www.transavia.com %26amp;
http://www.clickair.com %26amp; http://www.germanwings.com
you might get a 3-country Eurail Selectpass with Spain, France, and Benelux for $479 or a France/Spain pass in 2nd class for $331 and pay extra from Amsterdam to the border of France
I will be in London this summer and want to find a site that has information about eurorail, flight info to other countries, and good suggestions on trips to make for weekends out of London? Any advice welcome!What is a good travel website to plan a trip traveling as a student through Europe?
Easyjet and Ryainair are the cheapest to fly with within Europe.
Also if you want to travel by train use Eurostar they do month long rail passes and are cheape if your a student.
Come to Scotland!!What is a good travel website to plan a trip traveling as a student through Europe?
Bus http://www.eurolines.com
Flights on budget airlines might be the cheapest way. Check http://www.easyjet.com %26amp; http://www.transavia.com %26amp;
http://www.clickair.com %26amp; http://www.germanwings.com
you might get a 3-country Eurail Selectpass with Spain, France, and Benelux for $479 or a France/Spain pass in 2nd class for $331 and pay extra from Amsterdam to the border of France
Friday, February 24, 2012
How much would I have to save if I planned on going to Spain for a week?
me and another friend plan on staying in hostels and we gonna be there aweek, I think in Madrid, Barcelona and Sevilla...We plan on getting maybe eurorail pass ahead of time and all...thanks!How much would I have to save if I planned on going to Spain for a week?
You ask a question nearly impossible to answer. There are too many variables to give you anything accurate. Your location now and the cost of airfare, level of accommodations, numbers of meals you will purchase yourself, touring you will do, transport costs, souvenir costs.
You ask a question nearly impossible to answer. There are too many variables to give you anything accurate. Your location now and the cost of airfare, level of accommodations, numbers of meals you will purchase yourself, touring you will do, transport costs, souvenir costs.
What's the best and cheapest way to travel from rome to florence to venice to switzerland to paris?
I'm planning a trip and landing in Rome and flying out of paris. I've heard taking the plane from city to city over there is cheaper than the eurorail? or taking the bus is cheaper?
I'm also over there for 3 weeks.
Thanks so much...im so confused on what's the best way to travel.What's the best and cheapest way to travel from rome to florence to venice to switzerland to paris?
Don't get EuRail if you only plan to travel by train through Italy. You'll have to pay extras at most trains anyway, sometimes just to get a seat :o/ plus Italian trains can get really crowded and a bit messy sometimes. I don't know about buses, but planes will cost about the same as getting EuRail. You can get a flight from Rome to Florence for about 60-70 鈧?and from Florence to Venice for about 100 - 120 鈧? Try Alitalia Airlines (http://www.alitalia.com/EN_EN/splash-pag鈥?/a>
YOUTH rail passes are cheaper than flying. Usually.
As mentioned, there are surcharges...extras for faster/nicer trains, extra for reserving your seat, extra for more popular routes/times.
The days of buying your pass, and just hopping onto a train, sitting on the floor, sleeping only if you could find space...those are GONE! People who travel these routes regularly want to be free of smelly, dirty backpackers packing the aisles...they want to be able to sit in a seat, and know that if they want to get up to get a cup of coffee, or go to the loo, that they won't have to take an obstacle course over the backpacks and backpackers. The train systems have listened.
My suggestion: If you're young enough for the Youth Pass, go that route...but know that it's not the end of paying for your tickets. You'll still have to stand in line at the station, and you'll have to pay more.
If you're not young enough...buy your tickets individually. Use the train (or bus) while in Italy. You might want to fly to Switzerland (depending on where you are going) and probably fly to Paris (again, depending on the length.
the adult pass has so many restrictions on it that it's worth it to just buy the tickets individually.What's the best and cheapest way to travel from rome to florence to venice to switzerland to paris?
Eurorail is much cheaper unless you have some amazing hook-up. $500-$800 at most to cover rail. I can't imagine you taking more than two flights for less than that.
Good luck.
Hello, train will be better for travelling inside the Italy, while travel between different european countries, check the ryanair. Could be very cheap sometimes if book early. Have a nice trip!
The trains are the best way to get around here in Italy. From Rome to Florence takes 1 hr 35 min on a fast train at a cost of 45 euro in 2nd class, but you can get the ticket for 27 euro if you buy in advance to get the discounted mini fare. http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a> There are also a few intercity trains on this route that cost 30 euro, but take about an hour and a half longer and a few regional trains for 17.05 euro which take almost 4 hours to get to Florence.
From Florence to Venice is about two hours on a fast train. The standard 2nd class fare is 43 euro; there are similar discounts for early purchase. You can go cheaper by taking a regional train to Bologna and then another from there to Venice, but that adds a lot of travel time and there aren't many options by regional train.
You should be aware that a Eurail pass will cost you more for this travel than individual tickets even if you don't book early to take advantage of discounts.
For the Venice to Switzerland and Switzerland to Paris legs of the trip, the trains will most likely be cheaper; flying would be faster. You can check schedules at the Italian and Swiss train sites: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a>
http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
or the German site is useful for planning trips throughout Europe, but you will have to go to the other sites to price the trip: http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.s鈥?/a>
You can find budget flights to compare to the trains here: http://www.skyscanner.it/
I'm also over there for 3 weeks.
Thanks so much...im so confused on what's the best way to travel.What's the best and cheapest way to travel from rome to florence to venice to switzerland to paris?
Don't get EuRail if you only plan to travel by train through Italy. You'll have to pay extras at most trains anyway, sometimes just to get a seat :o/ plus Italian trains can get really crowded and a bit messy sometimes. I don't know about buses, but planes will cost about the same as getting EuRail. You can get a flight from Rome to Florence for about 60-70 鈧?and from Florence to Venice for about 100 - 120 鈧? Try Alitalia Airlines (http://www.alitalia.com/EN_EN/splash-pag鈥?/a>
YOUTH rail passes are cheaper than flying. Usually.
As mentioned, there are surcharges...extras for faster/nicer trains, extra for reserving your seat, extra for more popular routes/times.
The days of buying your pass, and just hopping onto a train, sitting on the floor, sleeping only if you could find space...those are GONE! People who travel these routes regularly want to be free of smelly, dirty backpackers packing the aisles...they want to be able to sit in a seat, and know that if they want to get up to get a cup of coffee, or go to the loo, that they won't have to take an obstacle course over the backpacks and backpackers. The train systems have listened.
My suggestion: If you're young enough for the Youth Pass, go that route...but know that it's not the end of paying for your tickets. You'll still have to stand in line at the station, and you'll have to pay more.
If you're not young enough...buy your tickets individually. Use the train (or bus) while in Italy. You might want to fly to Switzerland (depending on where you are going) and probably fly to Paris (again, depending on the length.
the adult pass has so many restrictions on it that it's worth it to just buy the tickets individually.What's the best and cheapest way to travel from rome to florence to venice to switzerland to paris?
Eurorail is much cheaper unless you have some amazing hook-up. $500-$800 at most to cover rail. I can't imagine you taking more than two flights for less than that.
Good luck.
Hello, train will be better for travelling inside the Italy, while travel between different european countries, check the ryanair. Could be very cheap sometimes if book early. Have a nice trip!
The trains are the best way to get around here in Italy. From Rome to Florence takes 1 hr 35 min on a fast train at a cost of 45 euro in 2nd class, but you can get the ticket for 27 euro if you buy in advance to get the discounted mini fare. http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a> There are also a few intercity trains on this route that cost 30 euro, but take about an hour and a half longer and a few regional trains for 17.05 euro which take almost 4 hours to get to Florence.
From Florence to Venice is about two hours on a fast train. The standard 2nd class fare is 43 euro; there are similar discounts for early purchase. You can go cheaper by taking a regional train to Bologna and then another from there to Venice, but that adds a lot of travel time and there aren't many options by regional train.
You should be aware that a Eurail pass will cost you more for this travel than individual tickets even if you don't book early to take advantage of discounts.
For the Venice to Switzerland and Switzerland to Paris legs of the trip, the trains will most likely be cheaper; flying would be faster. You can check schedules at the Italian and Swiss train sites: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a>
http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
or the German site is useful for planning trips throughout Europe, but you will have to go to the other sites to price the trip: http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/index.s鈥?/a>
You can find budget flights to compare to the trains here: http://www.skyscanner.it/
What is the CHEAPEST flight from the midwest USA to anywhere in Europe?
My girlfriend, sister, niece, and I are going to Switzerland for 2 months (aprox. June 18-August 20) but we are flexible on the dates. We are located in Minneapolis, but we could fly out of anywhere within 5-6 hours from here. We need to fly to somewhere in Europe for as cheap as possible so we can take the Eurorail to Switzerland. It does not really matter where we land in Europe as long as it is CHEAP. Please help!What is the CHEAPEST flight from the midwest USA to anywhere in Europe?
CHI SNN 854 US
MSP ARN 985 FI
Chicago - Shannon, Ireland $854 r/t total around your dates. http://www.usair.com
Minneapolis - Stockholm $985 r/t total around your dates, http://www.icelandair.comtowing greyhound tickets
CHI SNN 854 US
MSP ARN 985 FI
Chicago - Shannon, Ireland $854 r/t total around your dates. http://www.usair.com
Minneapolis - Stockholm $985 r/t total around your dates, http://www.icelandair.com
What in the non peak season to travel in Europe?
We are planning for our Europe trip. From the tips that we read, reservation for trains are required and strongly recommended if you are travelling via Eurorail during peak season. There's also this peak season surcharge that we want to avoid. So when exactly is the non peak season to travel Europe? We had London, Parie, Swiss, Italy and Germany in mind.What in the non peak season to travel in Europe?
The non-peak season here in Italy is pretty much from October through March. There are exceptions if you're going to the ski areas. You should be aware that there are reservations/supplements for the faster trains regardless of the season. Here in Italy, it's 5 euro per Intercity train, 15 euro for a Eurostar, and 20 euro for an Alta Velocita train. The night trains may be higher for a berth. You have to go to a ticket window in the train station to pay the fee before you get on the train. There's a substantial fine if you don't. It's often cheaper to get point-to-point tickets directly from the national train systems rather than having a pass. The Eurorail tickets are most likely to be an advantage if you're doing a lot of travel using the slower regional trains which may also require a lot of train changes for long distance travel. There are often discounts available on tickets if you buy the ticket at least one day in advance. For example, here in Italy, the Intercity, Eurostar, and Alta Velocita trains offer an "Amica" fair that's up to a 20% discount over the standard fare. On international trains to and from Italy, there are often "Smart" fares or other promotional discounts that offer significant savings. There are limited numbers of discounted tickets though.
You can find the national train sites by searching for "train" and the name of the country you're interested in. Note also that the Eurail pass does not cover the UK.
The German train website is particularly good for planning train schedules throughout although you鈥檒l have to go to the individual train websites to price trips outside Germany. http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en鈥?/a>
Italy: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a>
Switzerland: http://www.sbb.ch/en/index.htmWhat in the non peak season to travel in Europe?
Winter
The non-peak season here in Italy is pretty much from October through March. There are exceptions if you're going to the ski areas. You should be aware that there are reservations/supplements for the faster trains regardless of the season. Here in Italy, it's 5 euro per Intercity train, 15 euro for a Eurostar, and 20 euro for an Alta Velocita train. The night trains may be higher for a berth. You have to go to a ticket window in the train station to pay the fee before you get on the train. There's a substantial fine if you don't. It's often cheaper to get point-to-point tickets directly from the national train systems rather than having a pass. The Eurorail tickets are most likely to be an advantage if you're doing a lot of travel using the slower regional trains which may also require a lot of train changes for long distance travel. There are often discounts available on tickets if you buy the ticket at least one day in advance. For example, here in Italy, the Intercity, Eurostar, and Alta Velocita trains offer an "Amica" fair that's up to a 20% discount over the standard fare. On international trains to and from Italy, there are often "Smart" fares or other promotional discounts that offer significant savings. There are limited numbers of discounted tickets though.
You can find the national train sites by searching for "train" and the name of the country you're interested in. Note also that the Eurail pass does not cover the UK.
The German train website is particularly good for planning train schedules throughout although you鈥檒l have to go to the individual train websites to price trips outside Germany. http://www.bahn.de/international/view/en鈥?/a>
Italy: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.js鈥?/a>
Switzerland: http://www.sbb.ch/en/index.htmWhat in the non peak season to travel in Europe?
Winter
Is uptaining Eurorail tickets expensive for two adults <500.00$?
For less than $500 you can get a Eurail Select saver pass, with 5 or 6 days travel in 3, 4, or 5 countries.
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
Another trick is to get some of the
2-country passes that allow you to get 2nd class passes, for example the 2nd class France/Germany passes:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
You can get an Eastern Europe Pass for $220
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
A global Eurail pass including all the possible countries is well over $500.Is uptaining Eurorail tickets expensive for two adults %26lt;500.00$?
try raileurope.com. and do the research. check what you want/need, and decide for yourselves. I'm pretty sure that two adults, one month each, will cost over $500.00 US. The price depends on the exchange rate, and...that's really bad these days. I keep hoping the presidential election will change that....
If you want to travel from Rome to Venice and back in 10 days, getting the Eurail pass is a waste of money.
If you want to travel all over Europe for 2-3 months, taking the train every second day or so to get to the next city the Eurail pass is a bargain.
It is impossible to tell whether the Eurail pass is expensive for you without knowing what you want to see in Europe.
http://www.ricksteves.com/rail/rail_menu鈥?/a>Is uptaining Eurorail tickets expensive for two adults %26lt;500.00$?
Your Question is very broad. It depends on how many countries, how many days etc... Go to http://www.eurailtickets.com and there It will tell you every thing (and more) that you want to know. Hope you have a great visit!!!
This question is difficult to answer well because it makes a huge difference in the prices depending on how many countries you want to visit and how many days you need. There is a link to an interactive rail finder at Traveler's Guidebook http://www.travelersguidebook.com/Rail.html which can really help you determine the best deal for your travels. It can be overwhelming trying to pick out the right pass/tickets and this can pinpoint the tickets you need very quickly.
I hope this helps you some and I hope that you enjoy your trip. Train travel is truly a wonderful experience.
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
Another trick is to get some of the
2-country passes that allow you to get 2nd class passes, for example the 2nd class France/Germany passes:
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
You can get an Eastern Europe Pass for $220
http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes鈥?/a>
A global Eurail pass including all the possible countries is well over $500.Is uptaining Eurorail tickets expensive for two adults %26lt;500.00$?
try raileurope.com. and do the research. check what you want/need, and decide for yourselves. I'm pretty sure that two adults, one month each, will cost over $500.00 US. The price depends on the exchange rate, and...that's really bad these days. I keep hoping the presidential election will change that....
If you want to travel from Rome to Venice and back in 10 days, getting the Eurail pass is a waste of money.
If you want to travel all over Europe for 2-3 months, taking the train every second day or so to get to the next city the Eurail pass is a bargain.
It is impossible to tell whether the Eurail pass is expensive for you without knowing what you want to see in Europe.
http://www.ricksteves.com/rail/rail_menu鈥?/a>Is uptaining Eurorail tickets expensive for two adults %26lt;500.00$?
Your Question is very broad. It depends on how many countries, how many days etc... Go to http://www.eurailtickets.com and there It will tell you every thing (and more) that you want to know. Hope you have a great visit!!!
This question is difficult to answer well because it makes a huge difference in the prices depending on how many countries you want to visit and how many days you need. There is a link to an interactive rail finder at Traveler's Guidebook http://www.travelersguidebook.com/Rail.html which can really help you determine the best deal for your travels. It can be overwhelming trying to pick out the right pass/tickets and this can pinpoint the tickets you need very quickly.
I hope this helps you some and I hope that you enjoy your trip. Train travel is truly a wonderful experience.
Where can i buy eurorail passes in uae / dubai?
go online and buy one
visit the eurorail site:
http://www.eurail.com/
visit the eurorail site:
http://www.eurail.com/
Where can u i buy eurorail pass in india?
Can be purchased through Rail Europe's Indian website - http://www.raileurope.co.inWhere can u i buy eurorail pass in india?
All over the country as soon as the country becomes part of europe
All over the country as soon as the country becomes part of europe
Eurorail trip problem, how to book?
I am trying to get from Florence to Munich on Jul 19. I want to include this journey in our railpass. However, when I go to eurorail, there is nothing available for this. Railpass.com says some of the trains dont accept reservations.
How do you reserve a seat for a trip like this?Eurorail trip problem, how to book?
I looked on the Italian Rail website and you can buy the ticket from them, but they don't have a way to reserve it for railpass holders, or to just pay extra for a couchette. If I were you I wouldn't worry about it. Just as soon as you get to Europe, go to the nearest train station or travel agent that sells train tickets and show them your railpass and ask to reserve a place or pay the supplement for the couchette (if you want a sleeping place for the night train.) I've never had a problem except when I tried to buy a couchette on the day of travel. and one time we tried to buy a couchette for the night train from Pisa to Napoli on Christmas day for the next night and it was booked up, so we got first class instead and were able to stretch out and sleep.Eurorail trip problem, how to book?
Stop trying to do it yourself and find a reputable travel agent who has been ion the business for a good amount of time. Let them help you. It won't cost you anymore, and may even cost less.nada guides puerto rico
How do you reserve a seat for a trip like this?Eurorail trip problem, how to book?
I looked on the Italian Rail website and you can buy the ticket from them, but they don't have a way to reserve it for railpass holders, or to just pay extra for a couchette. If I were you I wouldn't worry about it. Just as soon as you get to Europe, go to the nearest train station or travel agent that sells train tickets and show them your railpass and ask to reserve a place or pay the supplement for the couchette (if you want a sleeping place for the night train.) I've never had a problem except when I tried to buy a couchette on the day of travel. and one time we tried to buy a couchette for the night train from Pisa to Napoli on Christmas day for the next night and it was booked up, so we got first class instead and were able to stretch out and sleep.Eurorail trip problem, how to book?
Stop trying to do it yourself and find a reputable travel agent who has been ion the business for a good amount of time. Let them help you. It won't cost you anymore, and may even cost less.
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