Does anyone have suggestions or tips for using Eurolines Coach travel through Europe?
We are planning a trip through Europe and realized it is a lot cheaper to travel by coach (bus) than by rail. Has anyone had any experience and or have tips for us?
I travelled on Eurolines a couple of times when I was a student, but to be honest would not use it now.
You are correct that it is cheap and a lot cheaper than rail normally, but there are disadvantages. The trip is longer than by rail (and a lot longer than by air), if it is a busy bus then you can feel very cramped.
Most of the buses have airco, but still sitting in a seat without the oppounity to walk around (like a train) can be quite restrictive. Also it depends on what your co-travellers are like. If you get a loud bunch on the bus, it can really test your patience on a long journey.
Plus if customs (at the borders of the Schengen zone) decide to pull up the bus, this can really be a hassle and it takes an inordinate amount of time for them to check all the people and bags (but this is not a normal procedure).
Otherwise they are ok. They tend to try to keep to schedule, safe and offer the basics such as a onboard toilet.
Look at where you are going, and if you have a timetable and can book in advance, then also look at travelling by budget airlines between major cities. Booked in advance you can pick up some really cheap fares which rival those of Eurolines. http://www.skyscanner.net/
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