Two calendar days off do not always mean two full days of sightseeing. When planning a short coach trip, it is a good idea to first check the available times and then decide whether the destination is right for you.
A travel pass helps to combine rail journeys, but does not exempt you from checking specific services. Before you buy, draw up at least a rough itinerary and check that the product is available in your country of residence.
Before buying a ticket to Budapest, make a note of the exact station that the service calls at. A large city may have several railway hubs, so the name of the capital alone does not determine your onward journey within the city.
When travelling to Odesa, it’s not just the night spent on the train that matters, but also the final leg of the journey into the city. Accommodation in different areas may take varying amounts of time to reach from the station, so make sure you have the exact address before you set off.
The timetable tells you when a journey is scheduled, but does not in itself confirm the availability of seats. To plan your journey, you need both the flight details and the results of a ticket search for a specific date. An old screenshot should only be used as…
Évora: a Roman temple and the white streets of the Alentejo. Ideas for a walk after getting off the bus, local insights, a plan for the return journey and answers to your questions.
Alicante: a fortress overlooking the sea and a stroll along the seafront. Ideas for a walk after getting off the bus, local tips, a plan for the return journey and answers to your questions.
Nuremberg in two days after a coach journey: an itinerary taking in the Imperial Castle and the Main Market Square, plus tips on luggage, transport and your budget.