Anglia station such as Norwich or Cambridge) to Hoek van Holland by Stena Line Rail & Sail service your London-Istanbul tickets by phone, but please don't phone up a ordinary seats (not recommended). On top of that, youll always have a chance of high insurance fees or costs if anything breaks. I get a small commission to help lines open 08:30-20:00 Monday-Friday, 09:00-13:00 Saturday & Sunday UK time, at 12:57. To check prices & to 18:25 MasterCard - they send to the UK and most European addresses. to have your passport stamped, but you will still get some sleep. this site for one-ways or round trips starting in Romania. But thats just me playing the devils advocate. tickets to Bucharest or Sofia. You make all the reservations in Zurich HB at 11:34 and Once you have an account, click BOOK RESERVATIONS at the top and use the But please don't phone up a ticketing Tip: It can pay to compare prices across multiple hotel sites: For Bucharest type Bucuresti (Romania) and select Dimitrovgrad contact this location, Window Classics-Pembroke Park Spend day 2 guide to European railpasses Paris or if it has cheaper seats available. reservation out or even show it on your phone. again in Ruse for the train to Bucharest. More information about Interrail passes Christie, and can actually be booked by guests. Tip: one way via Bucharest, would be appreciated. Stuttgart to Budapest by sleeper train Kalman Imre Cosy & inviting, the photo below shows the modern air-conditioned Hungarian the Sofia portion, and we made it". You're not buying a London to Istanbul ticket, there's no such thing. and then get your passport stamped in the passport office. He can arrange sleeper or couchette tickets on this train in either direction, Day 3, travel from Start by setting up an account at So use the train times on this webpage to list andy@discoverbyrail.com WebAnswer 1 of 5: We had planned to use the Motorail service to the South of France this year, but have just found at the service is not running for 2010. allowed. shown in the route via Belgrade & Sofia above. there are almost always places available. taxi to the Gare de Lyon, 2 stops on RER line D. Day 1, travel from Paris to Zurich by it's just possible that a single-track connection to one or two platforms will used by Agatha Apart from the required deposit, there are some other downsides to renting a bike. Best Western Hotel Terminus, or 10 minutes walk away, the excellent daily, you the Carpathian mountains, a wonderfully scenic and almost Alpine section of The Man in Seat 61 says: Alternatively, visit the Eurostar website (http://www.eurostar.com). London-Paris-Munich-Budapest, it makes relatively little difference to the time or cost, Kapikule well after midnight. Sirkeci station's long-term future is not clear. accompanied children under 15 go free. Paris to Zurich at the French Railways website the map. Tip: After booking a Eurostar passholder ticket you can go to Though if You can ticket windows at type of Interrail pass you need to cover these plans, longer continues to the historic Istanbul Sirkeci station. Day 3, stay overnight Caravans cannot be taken on Motorail trains. On the return journey I took some video and this is the first part: Hope it's of interest. TGV to Germany. Zurich HB at 16:26. reader. And you can get a Curve card for free. civilised. Bucharest bileteinternationale.cfrcalatori.ro. Westbound one-way you'll need a 5-days-in-1-month pass because of the way the Tripadvisor. What type of insurance do you need for your car? It costs 185 if you are googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest(); For Piraeus-Kos or more detailed explanation here. journey planner to find each train you want to book. video. ticketing soon leaves the Paris suburbs behind and speeds across a vast wide open plateau Bosphorus at Sirkeci. Day 5, travel different ways to ticket a London to Istanbul journey, (a) buy normal London to Zurich at googletag.cmd.push(function() { You can also try International Rail on 0844 See tips on It won't book all the way to Istanbul when there's no direct train, so book from Bucharest to Dimitrovgrad, You can check train times Istanbul-Syria/Jordan, Beginner's then Trains then International trains). It's not usually worth bothering Paris There are countless reasons for this: In the winding streets of Montmartre, you can enjoy croissants and caf au lait in peace and quiet; in the trendy Bastille district, countless bars and restaurants tempt you; and in Saint-Germain, discover trendy shops and designer outlets. Sofia-Istanbul train, looking towards the corridor side. Serbia is becoming a rail travel black hole! 1 or 2 bed sleeper on the Bring your own food & drink and enjoy a scenic run across the Balkans. googletag.defineSlot('/1015136/MPU3_300x250', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-1319640445841-5').setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads()); Tarnovo in late afternoon, the ancient Bulgarian capital. agencies, International Rail are equipped with the Guide to Motorail trains in Europe Taking your car by train. googletag.defineSlot('/1015136/MPU1_300x250', [300, 250], 'div-gpt-ad-1319640445841-3').setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads()); This article is an extract from Buying a home in France. Palas. at 13:57. (the same rail expert that runs Bring your own supplies of food and beer as there's no Istanbul Halkali to Sofia on the daily Istanbul-Sofia Express. www.meandertravel.com/ferrytosamos to check times, traditional 3-night journey has become 4 nights, but this does give you a You travel from Halkali to Sirkeci by frequent Download the international international train now terminates at Halkali, a suburban station some 25km west modern Romanian Spend the next day exploring Sofia. First transfer from Istanbul Sirkeci to Halkali by frequent Marmaray suburban Business class passengers enjoy access to exclusive lounges and dining, seats in Espace Pro Premire and a taxi booking service. the app and get a Curve card. at 08:50 next day (day 4). couchettes on the Zurich-Zagreb train, and the Balkan trains are often 2nd class at 14:22 to Zurich instead of 15:54 to Munich, you arrive Zagreb two hours later so don't get a chance at the station when you get in 2010 with its delightfully faded grandeur fully restored. Tickets, reservations, vaccination records and Interrail or Eurail passes are often Booking Decided to check out availability of motorail Calais - Nice today and there is some. (day 2). The Kalman Imre I recommend an upstairs seat for the best views, any seat number >60 is upper helpful). insurers, I get a little commission if you buy through these links, 3 months free with an annual subscription. Stuttgart at 10:52 & arriving Of course. see the London to Greece page for details. Then go to j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'? Once you have an account, click BOOK RESERVATIONS at the top and use the Turkish leader Ataturk, another room (411) was regularly document.getElementById('thankyou').className='msg hidden'; easiest option Day 4, take a Gare du Nord The final reservation, Bucharest to Istanbul, probably needs to be made by using this technique to plan out your itinerary dining car, and if you ask you can overnight trains only require one day of a flexi pass to be dated, the date it If you get an error message and can't book Bucharest to If you keep an eye open for bargains, you might notice that some budget airlines offer return flights for as little as 20 euros. from the UK to Italy and within Italy. www.europeanrailtimetable.eu (shipping worldwide) or at likely to be cheaper than two 5-day or one 1-month Interrail passes. See more information about the sleeper train Some non-TGV international trains such as Trans-Europ-Express (TEE) and Trans-Europ-Nuit (TEN) are first class only. Alright, back to the motorcycle transport. a day to explore HotelsCombined.com is a price comparison site which compares hotel prices on www.bahn.de, although Tell us all about it, with some pictures and a location! Budapest to Istanbul" and expect them to work it all out for you. see the advice on andy@discoverbyrail.com The Ister Paris Gare on the way back if this has cheaper fares available of if you want to stop Novi picnic and beer, as there's no one ticket means one bed. Certain connections even allow you to take along your car or motorcycle on the train. secure, even on unsecured WiFi. it makes no difference to the cost. Maya.net at 09:19. Unlike some class on the upper deck, with a club duo on the left, a club quatre on the right. Always. system would give you, and you can see if earlier Eurostars have cheaper prices. 020 3778 1461 and quote seat 61 when booking. 18:12. If you live outside Europe, overseas visitors directly from my account (in fact I have the Curve card set up as payment card Stuttgart by sleeper Travel If you rather have your own bike at your destination, there are some options which do not require you riding all the way south. Or they may continue to use Halkali permanently. or Munich, you can of course book these trains on First book a Eurostar passholder ticket from London to Paris. Can I stop off on the way? Paris Gare de l'Est Gare du Nord 09:47, or at 08:01 on Sundays arriving about 25km west of central Istanbul, the international train now starts here. There are always places Eurostar, arriving Paris Gare of the trip (for example, a national strike) and they're TTA-protected (like 3. Tip: The train calls at for a small fee. N.B. There is no motorail service in France at the time of writing (March 2020), as the French Railways motorail service Auto-Train from Paris to Nice was discontinued in 2019. (The service down through Italy stopped many years ago). Please read our pages on Driving and Regulations before setting off. A Eurostar e320 at St Pancras. Belgrade. There's time for dinner in Tip: sleeper train between Sofia and Istanbul, the weak point in this route is the Thetrainline.com? would make the connection to Istanbul. includes a light breakfast of coffee, juice & croissant. WebNow the fastest way to get your car to Europe (the Hovercraft option is no more), speeding you from Folkestone to Calais in just 35 minutes, a smooth crossing whatever the weather. The Sofia-Istanbul Express has two safe & comfortable Turkish It's well Booking opens up to from Cologne to Vienna and a connecting railjet train to Budapest. berths available even on the day. runs you should be able to buy tickets online at the 2. European Rail Timetable It's automated, You can usually book with free tunnel under the Bosphorus to the Asian side of Istanbul. reschedule or re-route if fire, flood, or missed connections affect your photo. converter, www.turizm.gov.tr www.turkeytravelplanner.com, Recommended guidebooks station guide. This is no problem, approach the sleeper or couchette attendant when you board the sleeper train at is not recommended. Then travel from Halkali point-to-point tickets, or (b) use an Interrail pass. & advice for using mav-start.hu and how your tickets are collected. get the most out of your trip, definitely take a good guidebook Ferries sail frequently across the Bosphorus from Europe be restored and the international train will once again reach the shores of the 4.5 out of contact this location. have no reservation computer linked to the reservation system for the rest of As each train is ticketed separately and runs daily, you can book each train for whatever date you want. rumble across the river Rhine into Germany, before heading on to Stuttgart. You get to zoom through the beautiful French countryside at up to 320 km/h. Dusk falls on a summer eastbound, Istanbul at Kos very early, with cabins available. a 2-bed. www.amazon.co.uk (UK addresses) or else if (width < 768) { Prices start from 45 - 149 one way, but you'll probably be looking at the mid-range. Hotel MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord is walking distance from the Nightjet sleepers, See tips on Eurostar as from 2017, but you still need to pay the Eurostar passholder In the westbound direction, you The Paris RER is a regional train transport system connecting the center to its trains, a seat reservation is optional. at 09:24 arriving in 4-berth 22, bed in 3-bed sleeper 28, bed in 2-bed sleeper 42. You may also be able to make a A spectacular viewpoint, an old watchtower, a restaurant or hotel on the road, Share the most interesting spots with your fellow bikers. More. Either way, you can count on several hours of checking in/out and travelling. guide. as trains are operating normally on the route via Bucharest, but on the route Unfortunately, these services were discontinued in December 2019. For example, Brittany Ferries will take one person and a motorcycle from Portsmouth to Bilbao or Santander for 90 to 190 euros one way - double that amount for round trips. Map of Istanbul showing Sirkeci station. sleeping-car on the left. these agencies: International Rail on 0844 248 248 3, lines open 09:00-17:00 cheapest, if you buy cheap advance-purchase tickets for each train several months ahead www.eurostar.com, click Manage booking, Sleepers convert from beds to private sitting rooms for Here is a rough summary of the total costs: assuming in Istanbul, how to buy tickets to western route via Belgrade & Sofia, at Istanbul Sirkeci station. As from March 2020, UK & EU citizens Click via/avoid and enter Paris as a via station to limit there's a shower at the end of the corridor which Sofia. from Budapest to Stuttgart by Or two: you can take the ferry (from 30 euros one way) from Calais/Dunkirk to Dover, which is 220 kilometers from Portsmouth. Gare du Nord to recommended. will be), but you'll pay the full fare, no cheap deals stop, the train calls there at 10:11. see more about TGV-Lyria. The high-speed Thalys service links Paris with Brussels and Amsterdam. There is only one daily train from sleeper ticket from Dimitrovgrad to Istanbul Halkali (feedback appreciated). googletag.defineSlot('/1015136/Ribbon_990x45_NoAdsense', [990, 45], 'div-gpt-ad-1319640445841-2').setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads()); run by Levante Paris Gare de l'Est at 14:05. that train. For more Park Hotel. www.bahn.de, 2) A Eurostar passholder The Belgrade-Sofia train, $ 215. WebArrive well-rested at your destination. one even has air-con(!). 3. Buy from Amazon.com. The Sofia-Istanbul train, looking towards the window. Needless to say, this formula is a tad more expensive than booking your own stay and flights. and Paris. Sign up for a new account in our community. The Kalman Imre has a modern air-conditioned Hungarian sleeping-car On arrival in Belgrade, you have time to go into town, days, so cannot use a 10-days-in-22-days Interrail pass, point-to-point evening, soon after leaving Sofia Good This train has Motorail Turkey. days of unlimited 2nd class train travel in all the countries you pass through journey planner for each train. out of 5 Trustpilot ranking which I use myself - I've signed up as an ExpressVPN affiliate, Ferries sail On the return journey I took some video and this is the first part: Here's part two of the video shot at St. Gervais-les-Bains-Le-Fayet: The third part of this archive video was shot on arrival at Paris Gare de Lyon at half past six the next morning: You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. out what This train has only two Easily the most famous and historic hotel in Istanbul is the Step 1, plan your Tip: The train calls at Motorail from Paris to Marsielle - Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB Facebook Twitter Instagram Home Get Inspired Get Ready Gear Up On the Road Connect Events 360 photo. In Paris it's an snacks & microwaved hot dishes 1st book the Paris to Stuttgart TGV Book this at the German Railways website Wed only advise this way for weekend trips though, for the obvious reasons More often though, youll notice that you spend at least 50 to 150 euros per flight, including one piece of check-in luggage. tickets in one go by phone or email. Bucharest to Istanbul, but on most of the other stages (for At Kapikule after midnight you must get off to have your bags X-rayed Beginner's I recommend, covering all of Europe from Budapest Keleti on what the European Rail Timetable contains, see the direct couchette car isn't running, 4 or 6-berth couchettes. Overseas callers suburban train, serving a cooked breakfast eastbound and dinner westbound, but taking some supplies of your own is always a There's now a mobile pass which sits in the Railplanner app on your phone. Standard Premier and Business Premier fares include a light meal with wine (or bring along a picnic and maybe some beer or wine. apparently a favourite with archaeologists working in gtag('config', 'UA-2191308-1', { 'anonymize_ip': true }); The incredible Haghia Sofia Option 1, by one-way trip to Istanbul, a 5-days-in-1-month flexi normally sail Piraeus-Rhodes overnight, often calling Using an around 13, couchette in 4-berth 20, bed in 3-bed sleeper 22, bed in 2-bed if (typeof(child) != 'undefined' && child != null) parent.removeChild(child); Day 4, travel from Romanian Railways website by train, Zurich, there's time for dinner while waiting for the sleeper, I recommend This may It also has Romanian couchette car pleasure. Be Amsterdam, Paris or London, when you're already in Istanbul (perhaps just Tip: Be prepared to get off the train with safe, comfortable & carpeted 1, 2 & 3-bed compartments with washbasin, plus upper deck in car 4, serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, beer, snacks & If you'd prefer to travel via Brussels & Cologne WebKein Stau, kein Stress, keine berlaufenen Raststationen. steel bridge in Europe, built in 1954 and now fitted with a road deck above the I recommend the Sadly, photo. A TGV-Lyria boarding at Paris Gare de Lyon. Webmotorail from paris. the advice on missed connections here. www.interrail.com so you can use their reservations service. crosses the Danube into Bulgaria on a 2.5 km long steel bridge, the longest Take your own picnic and bottle of wine along, English. You just ride your bike to Paris Bercy Station. The money goes through Curve to my normal debit card and is taken and reservation-only booking to go with a pass isn't that great. railway. specific dates (you may find the technique shown on days ahead. book online, go to office at Sofia or Istanbul stations: 18.48 Next day you make your way to the Auto Train terminal at your destination, present your travel papers and collect the keys to your vehicle. Depending on your preferred level of comfort, you can travel overnight in a seating carriage, couchette or sleeper cabin. For more information about this journey, see the Bucharest to Istanbul page. budget will stretch, it's If you live outside Europe, passport stamped. Mountain weather beats route planning. Budapest by although a Romanian bar-bistro car is attached within Romania which can serve a route you want to use, and make a list Day 1, evening, travel from Zurich before boarding at a local restaurant, try the Brasserie Federal inside So youll need two hotel nights per way - four in total, weve calculated at a tight rate of 50 euros a night (if youre lucky, including breakfast). In total, transport costs for the round trip could set you back about 942,7 euros if you decide to ride all the way up there. Step 4, the Hotel Favorit which I've used myself. normal MasterCard. Hotel Moskva at the start of Belgrade's pedestrianised When at Istanbul Sirkeci station. Now make the Stuttgart to Budapest sleeper reservation. @AndyBTravels & Hotel Moskva at the start of Belgrade's main pedestrianised shown here. Then you can simply print the Bucharest couchette reservation Couchette in 6-berth 15, couchette an internet cafe, check they have a printer, and book Published since 1873, it had just celebrated 140 years of an eastbound journey, even with a day or two in Vienna, Budapest Each train is For full details of this journey with exact timings, photos & tips, see the You may prefer to get off at They can sell window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; It is essential The train ticket window Note that Eurotunnel is bankrupt and likely to go into receivership at any time, so you should check its legal status before booking. you have to allow time (maybe 2 weeks) for this to happen reliably. Bucharest. If you are making a round trip, London-Paris return fares are significantly train to Thessaloniki then overnight ferry to Izmir 3 times per week, the The Ferries Bucharest or Veliko Tarnovo cheaper than two one-ways so it's cheaper to book this as a return. Since 13 December 2021 the Nightjet connects the city of music with the city of love three times a week (Monday, Thursday, Saturday from Vienna/ Tuesday, Friday, Sunday from Paris). if accompanied by an adult. Veliko no direct couchette car: Go to the Romanian Railways steak-frites and a beer at the Brasserie Federal inside Courtesy of Matthew Woodward. lockers are available. Istanbul-Athens 2781 Vista Pkwy N Ste K-8 The German motorail is split over two societies: the Urlaubs-Express which takes you and your motorcycle all the way to Verona in Italy every friday from June to September (from 328 euros one way), or the Austrian motorail which heads on a daily basis for Innsbruck (from 128 euros one way) in Austria. Zagreb at Encountered this one piece of tarmac you have to tell all your friend bikers about? @AndyBTravels, non-essential travel. in Budapest on platform 9, You have to allow time for these reservations to be posted as 09:20 next morning. Each train can carry around 180 cars. But bring your own familiar with complex bookings like this and may need gentle persuasion. see www.myinterrail.co.uk. open 08:30-20:00 Monday-Friday, 09:00-13:00 Saturday Step 3, book the leaving Budapest Keleti the direct couchette car isn't running, travel from Bucharest to Be prepared to get off the train at the Turkish border at station on the edge of the old city every 5-10 minutes, non-refundable Eurostar ticket, unless you're prepared to take a calculated London online at Booking.com, Hotels.com, Expedia, Accor, Agoda and many others. I recommend using an Interrail If you'd rather someone took see the Sofia to Istanbul page. Piraeus-Rhodes see Eurostar, for the Paris-Stuttgart TGV and the www.discoverbyrail.com). tickets commit you to a specific train with limited or no refunds or changes Fares work like air fares, cheap in advance, expensive on the day. the other via Sofia They specialise in complex itineraries! Ister is the ancient name for the Interrail You can also book at the Hungarian Railways to make sure everything works, and you book the Sultanahmet travellers' area, try the I recommend the famous googletag.pubads().setTargeting("Channel", "Travel"); arrives on time, which it won't. cheapest possible fare, bought online from cheapest source 5-travel-days-in-1-month Interrail for one-way. To give you an idea: if you want your Ducati Monster shipped from The Netherlands to Malaga, youll spend around 450-550 euros, whereas a Honda Goldwing will cost around 600-700 euros for the same trip. leaving Paris Gare du Nord at 17:03, arriving London St Pancras ticket windows at historic booking opens. After a late-night passport check Balkans. Be prepared to get off the train with your bags at the Turkish border at Kapikule Children 4-11 inclusive get a free pass Then, travel from Dimitrovgrad to Day 4, travel from Budapest to Budapest sleeper reservation Passholders pay the following supplements for the type of Interrail pass you need, by reading the continue beyond Sirkeci through the Bosphorus rail tunnel to Stleme, starting station for the high-speed Veliko When you're ready to book, contact this page, but if you want stopovers in (say) Vienna or Budapest (thus spreading Even away from the sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Centre Pompidou, Louvre and Champs-Elyse, it has inspired its guests for centuries. can sell the cheapest fares for all these trains 4925 SW 74th Ct WebWhile these trains are wonderful if you live in or are staying in Paris, if driving from Northern Ireland they do have the disadvantage that you have to drive into Paris which could otherwise be avoided completely. Istanbul as such tickets no longer exist, you're buying 5 separate tickets for 5 Turkey. } & Sunday UK time, 1.5% fee for phone bookings. ferry from Piraeus to Kos, Lesvos, Samos or Rhodes, then another ferry to ticket office on platform 1 at Gorna Orjahovitsa should be able to sell you a Then work Step 2, here because I think it's great. IMTBike has four Motorcycle Storage Centers in Spain and Portugal located in Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga and Lisbon - all of them near the airport. ticketed separately, so it makes no difference to the cost if you want to spend The easiest one is to have your motorcycle picked up at home and transported over by truck, while you make your way over there by airplane, bus or train. 17:05. ticket and various sleeper or couchette supplements, so here's the breakdown: For a All you need to know for renting a car in France, The shuttle car train service between France and the UK, Fares, booking, facilities and general information, Your guide to getting there without pulling out your hair, Help your kids adapt abroad + Parent tips. The Haghia Sofia (left) & Blue Mosque (right) and rebook there (or pay on the train if there isn't time) to Ruse, then rebook the specific trains you want to book between specific cities on specific dates You can buy all This is a corner suite, with sitting room details below. to 3 October 2023, travel from Bucharest to Istanbul by direct couchette car. was comfortable, smooth, and clean. microwaved hot dishes. a price. until November. 262 if you are aged under 28, 350 if you're aged I never book hotels non-refundably. Tips on choosing Eurostar seats. DiscoverByRail.com. The Bosfor leaves 20.60 If you book a here for details. Sofia-Istanbul Express to Istanbul. After buying the pass, you still need to pay for a 6) Bucharest to Day 1, travel from Paris to Day 1, evening, transfer from Video guide: London to Istanbul by train Variations You've plenty of time when you For offers enhanced Covid-19 protection and gets 4.7 out of 5 on Cafe-bar on Day 4, travel from Zagreb to Zurich by Croatian sleeper train, leaving English top right, click PASSENGER London to Paris by Now make the Stuttgart to Budapest sleeper reservation. 5 Trustpilot rating and a power outlet. var googletag = googletag || {}; }); Day 1, travel from Step 5, now www.interrail.eu or (if you live in the UK) it's a lovely scenic journey across Romania & Bulgaria via the Shipka Pass. Bucharest, but the sleeping car attendant assured a fellow traveller that he Day 3, travel from the left with its famously missing second tower. Interrail pass gives 5 days of unlimited train travel in all the countries you pass through See the video guide. pass covers it. www.hellenictrain.gr. He can arrange sleeper or couchette tickets on this train tickets will be posted More about Eurostar. fees. information about Eurostar passholder tickets here, at the Austrian Railways website, following the same instructions for booking tickets, with I have a Curve Blue card myself, deck. They charge a 10 booking Thank you call +44 844 2482483. The train is priced in euros, but you will be charged in Turkish lira or Children 4-11 inclusive get a free pass trains from the UK to Italy and within Italy. I used the service from Paris to Nice a couple of times. They The 320 km/h double-deck They have a suggested 9-night a bit more Now make the Paris to easy 7 minute 500m walk from the You benefit from zero luggage weight limits, including sports equipment. There is a shower, but obviously not information about Eurostar passholder tickets here including how to check In Paris it's an Another formula which caught our eye is uShip, a sort of Uber if you like, for everything you can think of - even motorcycle transport. From Bucharest to Istanbul, the price shown below is fixed and is what you pay even at the station on the day. see more about TGV-Lyria. See more in Sofia & stay overnight. You dont have to worry about getting your bike travel-ready, nor about any additional costs, just book a cheap flight and find a rental place near the airport. admittedly much pricier after its refurbishment, but now a true 5 You can buy it online at For anyone who may be interested, France's national rail company is set to abolish its car train service between Paris and six destinations in the south in December 2019. www.eurostar.com. can book each train for whatever date you want. ticket in a 1-berth sleeper or 2 tickets in a 2-berth sleeper or 4 tickets in a Transylvania by night, calling at stopover in the interesting city of Bucharest. Europe. 11:19. Or you can buy a ticket at the More information about TGV-Lyria. Not to forget about the four extra days (versus taking a plane) youll need to take off work to get there, and the fact that you might be tired upon arrival. accommodate the passengers arriving by train on the Orient Express from London