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3-4 week itinerary, NEED ADVICE
Thu, 05/01/2008 - 13:00
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Hi
For our Eurotrip we just drew a few lines between major cities we want to visit (not bracketed). Then in brackets we put the cities that were close to the lines. We know a few dates already but are unsure how to spread the time. The 14 and 17 june in bern is just a fun idea cause holland would be playing football in the european champsionships there..

I know this list is too long so please tell us which cities to cut out and how to divide time. We are planning on using ALL trains except a flight from amsterdam to barcelona. (night trains no problems, even in eastern europe Wink) We dont actually want to visit brussels but 1 of our group needs to be there on July 3rd to meet up with his parents.

Also, if theres smt NOT on the list please tell us!



Amsterdam                 8 June
Barcelona
(Marseille)
Florence
Venice
(Bern                          14, 17 June PREFERRED)
(Salzburg)
Vienna
(Bratislava)
Budapest
(Krakow, Auschwitz)
Prague
Munich                       26 June
Berlin
Brussels                      3 July


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Thu, 05/01/2008 - 15:05
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Bratislava is quite forgettable. I am a little ashamed to say that, since it’s our capital. But I am also ashamed that our capital has so little to offer.

Anyway. There is a seasonal sleeper train from Budapest to Krakow, but it starts on the night of 20/21 June. That’s the first time it’s running. Then it runs daily until 1/2 September. It leaves Budapest Keleti station as an InterCity No. 536 “Hernad” at 18:35, the official destination is Kosice, but there are direct cars – both sitting and sleepers – to Krakow. Arrives to Krakow Glowny at 5:40 in the morning.

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Fri, 05/02/2008 - 04:44
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Bratislava is quite forgettable. I am a little ashamed to say that, since it’s our capital. But I am also ashamed that our capital has so little to offer.

Anyway. There is a seasonal sleeper train from Budapest to Krakow, but it starts on the night of 20/21 June. That’s the first time it’s running. Then it runs daily until 1/2 September. It leaves Budapest Keleti station as an InterCity No. 536 “Hernad” at 18:35, the official destination is Kosice, but there are direct cars – both sitting and sleepers – to Krakow. Arrives to Krakow Glowny at 5:40 in the morning.


Thanks for the info. The thing is, going from Vienna to Budapest you go through Bratislava. Being a capital city it must be worth it to at least get out of the train and soak up the atmosphere of the centre, right?

Tue, 05/06/2008 - 12:04
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BUMP. please give advice!

Tue, 05/06/2008 - 13:22
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I like Bratislava and it’s definitely worth a day. It’s one of the few capitals where you can actually still walk through the medieval town. You do have to ignore the ugly concrete apartment blocks that are your first impression, though. It’s really compact, so you can get a good feel for it in a day. I think it’s a great place to wander. You always end up at the Danube, the castle or the presidential palace (at least that’s what I thought it was), so you can get your bearings and start wandering again. I think it’s a great overnight — lots of cafes and bars that are way, way cheaper than nearby Vienna. Personally, I’d stay in Bratislava and visit Vienna on a day trip.

I do agree that Bratislava is not the best that Slovakia has to offer — I love the High Tatras, but it’s certainly worth a visit.

IMO, you’re covering way too much territory in way to little time on this trip. The first week looks like the plot for a “vacation” movie.

Wed, 05/07/2008 - 15:11
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gekkegerrit wrote:

Thanks for the info. The thing is, going from Vienna to Budapest you go through Bratislava. Being a capital city it must be worth it to at least get out of the train and soak up the atmosphere of the centre, right?


Actually, direct trains from Vienna to Budapest skip Bratislava, as the main rail line runs some 20 miles south from Bratislava. But there are numerous direct trains from Vienna to Bratislava as well as from Bratislava to Budapest. Also, you can take a cruise ship on the Danube between these three cities.

But, if you want to see it, go for it. It is a capital city with population of 430.000, but the tiny historical centre reminds one that in 1900, that city had less than 100.000 inhabitants. Its historical centre is small and cozy, and it’s a nice place to enjoy a coffee or a beer in one of the many cafes.

Bratislava ad: http://www.youtube.c…

If you have any questions about Prague or Czech and Slovak republics, ask me.
If you only want to search train or bus connection within Czech&Slovakia and/or to neighboring countries, use www.cp.sk or www.idos.cz search engines. For domestic transport, they also show prices.