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Travelling around Europe can be a pretty daunting prospect. In fact it can be very daunting, especially when you don’t speak the language and you’re not entirely sure where you’re going. But don’t let that deter you! Time spent travelling and enjoying all the beautiful and varied countries across Europe is an unforgettable and life changing experience; one not to be missed. It’s also not as difficult as you may have originally thought, especially when travelling by train. There are so many different train varieties across Europe and each one makes the holiday of your dreams easier than you could have ever imagined. Looking at Europalace’s tips for travelling by train, here are my best tips for travelling round Europe.
Getting started
Starting from the UK, the obvious way to begin your travels is from London’s international station St Pancras on the Eurostar. With several destinations only a few hours away, and with the comfort on the trains, it makes the journey an enjoyable part of your holiday, rather than a hardship. You could be sipping on a café au lait in Paris in a mere 2 hours and 16 minutes, or strolling along the canals in Amsterdam in just over 4 and a half hours, or taking in the culture of Brussels in exactly 2 hours and 1 minute. Either way, the Eurostar is without a doubt the perfect way to start your trip.
Inner City Travel is Easier than you Think
Within the cities there are many options for affordable and easy train travel. One example is the train system in Paris, the metro and the RER. For many, the thought of navigating around one of the busiest cities in the world is terrifying, but it can be made very easy. For those of you with a smart phone, download the free app ViaNavigo and you’ll have the whole of Paris at your fingertips. There’s a feature that tells you where your nearest bus stops, metro stations and tram stops are. When planning your journey, the app gives you several options; a route with the least amount of walking, a route that promotes walking, a route with the least amount of transport changes, and the quickest route. Basically it’ll be your Parisian bible. With regards to buying train tickets; you can get an affordable Paris Visit Pass for 1, 2, 3 or 5 consecutive days, in zones 1 to 3 or 1 to 5, which includes all the suburbs and Versailles.
Bulk/multi buying tickets
The most famous way to travel around Europe is by Interrail or Eurail. The Global Pass that they offer is phenomenal, with just 1 ticket for 30 countries. And as if that wasn’t enough the pass comes with offers and freebies and well as access to a 24/7 customer helpline. The initial price may seem like a shock however you have to take into account how much this pass offers, unlimited train travel for up to a month. So in the long run you’ll be saving an absolute fortune. It’s no wonder that over 300,000 travellers choose Interrail and Eurail every year.
So if you aren’t already persuaded to a life of train travel lets recap. Many of the big cities in Europe have their own train system, including: Paris, Berlin, Athens and Rome. There’s the Eurostar to kick start your journey from home. There’s apps to make it all easier. It’s quick, it’s simple, it’s affordable. Travelling by train is the best way to see Europe.
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