Hey all,

I’m looking to book the trains below. For Paris to Nice specifically, March tickets are cheaper than when I’ll be going in May, should I wait till book my train tickets then? What other sites besides sncfconnect are reliable, such as Omio, RailEurope, etc…?

• Paris to Nice train (May 28) • Nice to Florence train (June 1) • Florence to Sorrento train (June 4) • Sorrento to Rome train (June 7)

In April my wife and I will be flying into Munich. We’ll have 6 days so our current plan is to take a train from Munich to Innsbruck and spend a couple of days there, then spend our remaining time back in Munich.

The first thing I’m wondering about is whether or not it’s possible to get off a train at an intermediate stop. Would I be able to get off the train between Munich and Innsbruck to go explore a bit and then get back on another train? Or does the train ride need to be continuous?

The second thing I’m wondering about is whether or not there is anywhere worth seeing between Munich and Innsbruck. Are there any cute towns or beautiful natural areas that are worth checking out? Thanks in advance!

My wife (29) and I (30) and heading to Europe in May. We are pretty overwhelmed with trying to plan it all but I am working through it. One big thing I can't wrap my head around is train travel. What's the go with eurail pass vs highspeed trains (and are the highspeed trains booked via SNCF app)?

Is our plan do-able? Should I reschedule it? What are the best things to do in each place? There's SO much I need answers for and I'm struggling to get help.

We love the outdoors, trail running, hiking, beach towns. My wife also loves fashion, beauty and nice food.

FRANCE 12 nights 3rd of May - 15th of May

Paris 3 nights (3rd,4th,5th) Usually tourist stuff in Paris.

Train to Chamonix (is this the best way to get to Chamonix or should I hire a car and drive because we are then heading to nice and I can't work out the trains to get there)

Chamonix (6th 7th, 8th, 9th,) Running in mountains and exploring local area.

South of France / french riverina Nice/ surrounding towns (10th 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th) Any good boat tours to go on in the south of France?

How do I get from nice to Florence/Tuscany?

ITALY 12 nights 16th of May - 27th of May

Drive from nice to florence on the 15th

Florence 4 nights

Train to rome

Rome 3 nights Should we avoid Roma because of the jubilee?

Train to naples 1.5 hours

Naples/ Amalfi 5 nights

ALBANIA - 28th of may fly to Albanaia

ALBANIA & GREECE 16 nights (15 NIGHTS 28TH - 11TH JUNE) 28th of May- 12th of June

What are the best things to do in Albania?

IBIZA, MALLORCA, MAINLAND SPAIN 9 nights (10 NIGHTS 12TH JUNE - 22ND JUNE) 13th of June - 22nd of June

This time is our party time so we will work out what's on and book around that.

Hi everyone! I am in the early stages of planning a solo trip to Europe. This is not my first time going. I've been to Italy twice, Switzerland, and some others but all with family and mainly for backpacking in the mountains.

I am trying to plan a trip for just me. I want to explore more of what Europe's night life has to offer. I'm in my early 20s as a guy so I feel like I will have lots of fun.

I am consider doing a train so that I can travel to a few different places within a week. What do you guys think of that? Or should I just stay in one city for a week?

I still want to do things other than nightlife. Maybe some day hikes? Or just overall exploring. I am open to being spontaneous.

**I am not asking anyone to plan a itinerary for me, I just want some overall suggestions.**

Things that may help…

Flying out of Atlanta

Not quite sure on dates yet but I know mid may sometime

Most likely around 1 week and 2 days or something like that

Trying to stay around $1000 budget

If someone does have an itinerary from a previous trip, I will gladly take a look!

Meeting family in Barcelona for a week in December. We are trying to plan what to do beforehand. Kids will be 6 and almost 9 and generally great travelers but a 9+ hour flight would be new.

Looking for people with experience on what may be best considering a direct red eye to London or an alternative with layover to Paris.

Option 1: nonstop red eye from Pdx to London. Arrive around noon.

London: 3 nights

Paris: 3 night

• (7 hr train to Barcelona)

Barcelona: 8 nights

• 2 day trips (Girona & Montserrat)

Option 2: 12-14 flight (include layover)PDX to Paris. MST flights arrive in the morning Paris time. May have to kill time before getting access to hotel.

Paris: 4 nights

• (7 hr train to Barcelona)

Barcelona: 8-10 nights

• 2-3 day trips

A nonstop flight sounds great and London sounds great but I want to set the kids up for success. Hopefully, some can weigh in on their experience or thoughts on direct red eyes with kids. Thank you!

Hello everyone! Trip is booked and hotels are booked but now I really just need help executing it!

It is a 14 day trip from April 5-19th: -April 5: Arrive in Rome, take TRAIN to Naples. • Spend April 5-9th exploring Naples/Capri -April 9: take TRAIN back to Rome. • Spend April 9-11 exploring Rome. -April 11: Take TRAIN to Florence and day time explore a little and pick up rent a car. • Take car up to Dolomites and explore before leaving on the 13th. -April 13: Day in Lake Como and return car rental. •Take TRAIN to Interlaken. -April 13-14: Explore Interlaken and do paragliding. • Take TRAIN to Grindelwald. -April 14-16: Stay and explore Grindelwald. -April 16: Take TRAIN to Paris. • Spend April 16-19 in Paris

• April 19: Fly home

Most helpful tips I need are travel with trains that is why I put it in all capitals.. I need help knowing which train passes to buy, if I should just buy individually, help with best routes Please Please Please! Thank you!

Hi fellow travelers,

I'm planning to walk from Amsterdam to Paris within 30 days. According to Google Maps, the distance is approximately 500 kilometers (311 miles) by road.

Google Maps estimates that walking this distance would take about 4 days and 8 hours of continuous walking. This estimate doesn't account for rest, sleep, meals, or unforeseen delays.

A few questions for those familiar with long-distance trekking in Europe:

1. Feasibility – Has anyone attempted a similar journey on foot? Is it realistic to cover this distance in a month, or would I need more time?
2. Camping – As a non-EU traveler (Indian passport holder with a valid Schengen visa), is wild camping allowed in countries along the way (Netherlands, Belgium, France)? Are there affordable campsites or hostels along the route?
3. Border Crossings & Rules – Since I have a Schengen visa, are there any specific regulations I should be aware of when crossing borders on foot?
4. Weather & Terrain – Considering the season, what challenges should I expect? Any recommended gear for such a long-distance trek?

I'd love to hear from experienced thru-hikers or anyone who has walked long distances across Europe. Any insights, route suggestions, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance! 😊

A family member of mine is getting married in Ireland, so while we're in Europe, I thought afterward I could take my mom to Salzburg because she loves the Sound of Music. Would that be enough for like 4-5 days in June? It looks like the next closest big city is about a 2-hour train ride away, and it seems best to stay in one spot since this will come on the back of a lot of travel for the wedding (fly into Dublin, travel to the countryside, then travel back to Dublin to fly for the next leg).

Would Salzburg be interesting enough? We've been to Rome and Sorrento (loved), Naples (didn't like), Zurich (mom didn't like it), Strasbourg (loved), Frankfurt (loved), Breisach (liked but only there for an afternoon, was small), Heidelberg (same).

Hi - I will be travelling to Switzerland in late April and plan to spend 3 nights in Zurich. Is it feasible to cover Lucerne and Mt. Pilatus in one day starting my day from Zurich? Most tour operators allocate an entire day to Mt. Pilatus. Thanks

Hey everyone,

My girlfriend, my dog, and I are planning to move to Europe soon and travel around for a while. We’re looking to buy a second-hand car since it seems like the easiest and most comfortable way to get around, especially with our dog.

My girlfriend has a German passport, but we won’t have a residential address or a European bank account. We’re trying to figure out the best place to buy a used car with the least amount of paperwork and hassle, especially as non-residents. We’d also like to sell the car at the end of our trip, so we’re looking for a country where both buying and selling would be relatively straightforward.

Does anyone have experience with this? Which country would be the best option for purchasing, registering, and eventually selling a car under these circumstances? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

So I’ll be doing a study program in Turin and my parents & grandma will be coming over a few days before the end of the program, then we’ll all travel together for 3 weeks. My grandma is 80 but she’s still strong lol. But of course I want it to be an enjoyable, manageable, and not stressful trip. A balance of seeing what we need to see and having time for spontaneity. It’ll be our first EU trip!

Our main priority is food, cultural sights come second. We’re not super touristy people. It will always be about the food! Plus wine and butter hence Bordeaux. We love the beach hence Costa Brava.

Thoughts??? On the # of nights, places to visit? 😀

•	June 4–7 → Turin, Italy (4 nights)
•	June 8–9 → Venice, Italy (2 nights)
•	June 10–16 → Rome, Italy (7 nights, includes a day trip to Naples)
•	June 17–20 → Paris, France (4 nights)
•	June 21–22 → Bordeaux, France (2 nights)
•	June 23–24 → Costa Brava, Spain (2 nights)
•	June 25–30 → Barcelona, Spain (6 nights)
•	July 1 → Departure from Barcelona

Put Barcelona last so it’s easier to fly out

Total Trip Duration: 28 days / 27 nights

Thanks in advance!

Booking tickets for a train from Zurich to Amsterdam, I'm looking for overnight trains that arrive in Amsterdam. I found a Nightjet train, but I'm unsure if this ticket is for a sleeper car. Is there a way to confirm that?

I have a close friend in Amsterdam and want to spend a few days there, but it doesn’t seem like it’s an 8 day experience. I’ve been to the UK quite a bit and could swing through to see friends (never done Scotland), or more things on the continent (I’ve done Paris, though only for 4 days, and Thessaloniki and Sophia).

Any recommendations?

Looking for some advice on highlights to hit for a 10-12 day trip next April. Trying to decide between Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, or possibly Prague or Venice. Any advice would be greatly appreciated -- hoping to hit some WWII spots in Belgium and Germany. Would like to hit several cities and use mostly public transport if possible. TYIA!

Heyyyy, we are two girls (20 and 19). We are going to puglia in July, we are staying there for 18 days (10 days in Gallipoli and 8 days in Castro Marina). Our budget is around 268 euro per day. It’s our first time visiting Puglia.
We want to do watersport, boatparty, go to nice beaches (with beach bars), nightlife, maybe visiting 2-3 nice restaurants and local markets.

The bars/clubs we want to visit are: Cotriero, Lido Zen, Le voilier, Riobo, Blu Café, Cafe del mar, Bahia, Praja, Le Cave, Vega, Kabana, Guendalina and Blubay

The beaches we want to visit are: Baia Verde Beach, Puritate Beach, Punta della Suilina and Zen beach

If anybody has more to add, we would love to hear recommendations.

Since we don't speak Italian is this a problem?

Thank you in advance

I finally did it, booked a one-way ticket to Europe because everyone said to travel while I’m young. Now I’m here, wandering through old streets, drinking coffee in tiny cafés, and feeling like I’m in a movie. ✨

It’s kinda overwhelming, kinda magical. Some moments I feel so free, other moments I feel like I have no idea what I’m doing. 😅 What was your first solo Europe trip like? Did you have a ‘wow, I’m really here’ moment*?*

I used ChatGpt to make my travel itinerary for europe. I have to make one for my application. Lemme know if I should change anything.

Day 1-3: Rome, Italy 🇮🇹 Day 1: Arrive in Rome. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Enjoy Italian pasta in Trastevere. Day 2: Explore Vatican City (St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel). Walk to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Day 3: Take a morning train to Florence (1.5 hours). See the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Michelangelo’s David. Night train or flight to Barcelona, Spain.

Day 4-6: Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 Day 4: Arrive in Barcelona. Visit La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and Gothic Quarter. Day 5: Explore Montjuïc, Casa Batlló, and enjoy the beach at Barceloneta. Try tapas & sangria. Day 6: Morning visit to Camp Nou (if interested in football) or explore El Born. Evening flight/train to Madrid(2.5-3 hrs).

Day 7-8: Madrid, Spain 🇪🇸 Day 7: Visit the Royal Palace, Plaza Mayor, and Prado Museum. Enjoy churros at San Ginés. Day 8: Explore Retiro Park and Gran Vía. Night train or flight to Berlin, Germany.

Day 9-10: Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 Day 9: Arrive in Berlin. Visit Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and East Side Gallery. Day 10: Explore Museum Island, Checkpoint Charlie, and Tempelhofer Feld. Take an evening train (or quick flight) to Amsterdam.

Day 11-12: Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱 Day 11: Visit Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, and walk along the canals. Day 12: Explore Jordaan, rent a bike in Vondelpark, and visit a windmill village (Zaanse Schans). Evening train to Luxembourg City.

Day 13-14: Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Day 13: Explore Old Town, visit Bock Casemates, and enjoy Grund’s scenic views. Day 14: Take a half-day trip to Vianden Castle or hike in Müllerthal. Night train or flight to Milan, Italy.

Day 15: Milan, Italy 🇮🇹 Day 15: Final day in Milan. Visit the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper" before flying home.

Transport Plan Trains: Italy (Rome → Florence), Spain (Barcelona → Madrid), Germany → Netherlands → Luxembourg Flights: Rome → Barcelona, Madrid → Berlin, Luxembourg → Milan Night Trains: Where possible (Madrid → Berlin)

Hi everyone,

The following is a possible Europe route we have planned and would love some feedback. We’d appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on things we might want to adjust.

London —> Brussels —> Amsterdam —> Cologne —> Nuremberg —> Prague —> Munich —> Zurich —> Strasbourg —> Paris —> Monaco (Monte Carlo) —> Milan —> Florence —> Ljubljana —> Bratislava —> Krakow —> Warsaw

To clarify, the reason the route doesn’t look the most logical (such as starting from Poland and making our way west and south) is due to the main fact that my friend wants us to spend Christmas in Paris and we wanna visit Germany, Prague, Zurich, Strasbourg and London while Christmassy stuff is happening haha.

I‘m considering a hotel under 10min walk to the station around 05:30 (train departs 06:00) in early March, and I suppose it’s still not quite light.
Is the area sketchy (like in Milan) ? Is it safe to walk there? I’ll have a carryon luggage only.

thanks

As the post says so haven’t been to Europe in quite sometime(20 years). I’m not familiar with European rail systems ect. But planning to fly to Spain and travel through from there.

Just curious if anyone has recommendations for travel or places I need to see or advice on anything helpful. I’ll be traveling for about 4 months and taking rail to just about every country I can.

Thank you all very much in advance and really excited to see you fucks again.

I and one buddy of mine are looking to take a ski trip in Switzerland in February. We both have the Epic ski pass and are looking to ski at Andermatt and Crans-Montana. However, after looking on websites like booking.com, kayak, tripadvisor etc, we are unable to find any affordable accommodation at or around the mountains. I’m unsure if cheap accommodation is just unavailable or we are looking in the wrong places. Any tips or advice on how to research would be greatly appreciated.

We don’t anticipate staying directly next to the ski lift and would be ok staying in a neighboring town and taking transportation if it means cheaper prices. Thank you!

Hey everyone,

I’m a 31F, and I have a big bar exam coming up. Unfortunately, my ex broke up with me on New Year’s Eve (great timing, right?), and I really don’t want to spend the next few weeks spiraling instead of studying.

So, I’m looking for a quiet, remote place where I can disappear for five weeks and fully focus. Ideally:

• Somewhere off-grid-ish, near the ocean, surrounded by nature.
• Very few people around—just enough so I don’t feel like I’m in a horror movie. A max-grandma situation: mostly empty, but the occasional kind old lady is fine.
• A small village nearby would be nice, maybe with a little church, but nothing touristy or crowded.
• Safe for a solo woman.

I was thinking about the Azores, but I’m open to other suggestions within Europe. A tiny house in the middle of nowhere sounds perfect.

If anyone has recommendations—whether it’s a place you’ve stayed or just a hidden gem you know about—I’d love to hear!

Thanks so much!

Hi I need some help and suggestion please.

Me and my wife (Based in Belgium) are planning for a vacation in France for 2-3weeks.

Basically we are planning to bring our car and bicycles and bike bags along with us, then leave the car in a long-term car park, and explore france in our bicycle, staying in different bnb or hotels along the way

We would like to explore the French country side, food, villages and do some hiking along the way too.

I would like to know if:

1. Any suggestions where we can leave our car to start with?
2. Specific towns/ villages we shouldnt miss?
3. When is the best month to do this spring or fall? We are planning to avoid summer because of the heat and larger crowds.

I Would love to hear your recommendations and tips too.

Thanks!

This is our draft itinerary planned for July. Two girls in their mid 20s. London and Turkey are two destinations we will definitely be visiting.

Thoughts/ comments/ suggestions. Do you think we should cut back or is it doable?

London - 5 nights Madrid, Spain - 3 nights Seville, Spain - 2 nights Faro, Portugal - 2 nights Madeira, Portugal - 3 nights Porto, Portugal - 2 nights Istanbul, Turkey - 3 nights Cappadocia, Turkey - 3 nights

We recently just got our visas and are now booking train tickets on our 15-day trip to Europe. Looking at train tickets from Paris-Zurich for 11 April and it’s currently around €200 per person, but I’m playing around with the calendar (checking Feb and March) and I can see that for other dates there are fares at less than €100 per person. Now I’m wondering if this is because April is still too far away or is that really the normal price. Unfortunately we can’t change our travel dates because our visa validity starts on April only.

Same with Paris-Barcelona train fares where it looks like it would be cheaper to fly. Is this really how it is or should I hold off and book closer to the trip?

I have done some research on this too but I’m just really confused now and would appreciate any help.

Hi
My Regiojet Train would arrive at 23:00 and the Gepard Bus leave at ~2:00 so I have 3h to spend somewhere. I dont know at what Day I will travel yet. So I looking for an nice, quite, cheap Restaurant where I can spend the most of the Time. Since I will be sleepy I want enjoy the silence and eat something before getting Home.
Thanks!

Here's the current plan. Any feedback is welcome!

Arrive in Barcelona, Depart from Madrid. Trip is in April.

6 nights: Barcelona

7-8 nights: Sevilla + day trips

8 nights: Granada & Cordoba, or Malaga with day trips

8 nights: Madrid

We're a couple in our 30's, traveling with a 2.5 year old, and we prefer to travel "slow" and spend more time in fewer places. For example, we are happy to relax in a cafe reading books for half a day, or taking our child to a park and letting them run around and play all afternoon.

If we find a restaurant we enjoy, then we like to go back again and try their other dishes.

So we are less interested in checking off boxes and sights, and more interested in settling in, and enjoying various cities and towns at a relaxed pace.

With all of that said, is it worth it to travel to northern Spain, or save it for a future trip?

We will get a taste of Andalusia with our time in Sevilla, but I'm very curious about the Basque country, too. However, that would involve quite a lot of extra travel, so I can't decide if we should do it, or stick to really exploring as much of Andalusia as we can.

Thanks everyone.

My mom and I are planning on visiting Central Europe and the Balkans at the end of March/early April this year. We've booked everything except the hotel in Vienna, and the train/plane tickets between each country.

We're going to be taking trains between each city except between Budapest and Bucharest.

We're staying:

• 3 nights in Vienna
• 1 night in Bratislava
• 2 nights in Budapest
• 4 nights in Bucharest with a day trip to Peles Castle and Sinaia

I’m in Barcelona in March, arriving late (almost midnight) on Friday, and leaving early (8am flight) on Sunday. I’d like to see the “downtown” at least one day, while I’m already there. I’d the airport too far to comfortably go into the city? It’s just so much cheaper, and I will have to take a taxi to and from the airport because of how late it is at night, I’m thinking maybe I just travel into the city one day. But I don’t have much understanding of the transit system or the area especially around the airport, so not sure if anyone has thoughts? Thank you.

We have 4 nights between Madrid and Barcelona and I'm not sure where we should go. I originally chose a place in San Sebastián but I'm worried about how long it will take to travel from Madrid -> San Sebastián -> Barcelona. Anywhere with good views, mountains, and hiking would be perfect. Maybe just Zaragoza? Any recommendations would be appreciated :)