Prague,Munich, Salzburg,Vienna, Budapest-just returned
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Glenn - My wife & I are looking to train to many of the same cities; Vienna, Prague, Budapest <BR>and - add one - Krakow. I have three questions: What traveling order would you suggest (Why?); What advice on taking the trains?; How did you arrange the train (Knowledgeable agency or personally?) Thanks for offering to share your experience!
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We went in May and after landing in Amsterdam, we flew to Munich and from there took trains. You will need to purchase a Europass and I suggest getting it through a travel agent although you can also get them through their www site. You will need to purchase a special "add on" for the Czeck Republic as they are not included in the Euro pass. Trains are a very pleasant way to travel. After Prague we then went to Vienna and from there to Italy. Generally you won't need to make reservations but if there is a holiday or special event, you would be wise to reserve ahead of time. On this last trip we found out that the ticket people will not make changes 3 or (6)? hours before the departure time; however, you can go directly to a car and "plead" with the conductor of that car to see if you can get on. We needed to be in Italy and ended up doing that! We enjoy trains because you get a chance to meet so many interesting people and don't have the hassle of entering a foriegn city and trying to find safe parking facilities.
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Lisa: <BR>The leg from Prague to Budapest is 8 hours--Vienna is about half-way between the two & a little west. Try the German rail site at bahn.hafas.de It will give you all info--Vienna is Wien & Prague is Praha, otherwise, it is the same. If you need nice, clean, shower & toilet in room, helpful English-speaking staff, and full breakfast for $35-40/night in Prague & Budapest, email me. In Prague the pezion is 5-10 min from anywhere. In Budapest, it is a private residence of a retired lawyer with a terrace overlooking the city.