Travel affordably through Europe by train
Though European low-cost airlines have gotten a lot of press, taking the train may often be more affordable (and comfortable) than flying, especially if you have multiple stops in ... More
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2011-03-08 18:39:33 UTC By T+L
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2010-08-16 17:35:34 UTC By T+L
Find the best route from the UK to your final destination in Europe
The newly launched Zoombu allows you to calculate the best way to get from point A to B; case in point: while it’s less expensive to fly from London to Paris, it actually takes lon... More
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2010-02-10 13:51:06 UTC By T+L
Getting to Vancouver by train
Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) serves Vancouver directly from Seattle, with once-daily service in each direction. Fares are incredibly reasonable starting at C$36.25 (about US$35) Note th... More
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2010-02-10 12:36:55 UTC By T+L
Getting to Florence by train
Florence is on Italy's main north-south rail line, with frequent high-speed connections to all the major cities. For timetables, see www.trenitalia.it. Tip: be sure you buy tickets... More
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2010-02-10 12:23:06 UTC By T+L
City trains around Berlin
Once a horror that quite often literally hit a (well, the) wall, Berlin's public transport system is now nearly completely patched together. The S-Bahn (commuter) and U-Bahn (subwa... More
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2010-02-10 12:21:16 UTC By T+L
Getting to Berlin by train
Berlin is well connected by train from many other European cities (the high-speed ICE travels from or to Munich in about five hours, Hamburg in 1.5 hours), stopping at the main tra... More
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2010-02-10 11:29:32 UTC By T+L
Getting to Chicago by train
Depending on what Illinois suburb you are coming from, you can take Metra (the commuter rail route) into downtown's Ogilvie Station or Union Station, which are within a block of ea... More
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2009-12-03 14:50:32 UTC By T+L
Getting to the Amalfi Coast by train
The major train lines (contact Trenitalia) serve Naples, where you have to switch to the private Circumvesuviana commuter line to Sorrento. The connection is a bit tricky: in the N... More
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2009-10-06 13:24:41 UTC By T+L
Planning side trips from Paris
You may think you'll want to travel outside by train to other cities, but once you arrive in Paris, there is so much to do that you may not want leave the city. Therefore, wait unt... More
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2009-10-05 16:12:56 UTC By T+L
Exploring Moravia, Czech Republic by train
Exploring Moravia by train has never been easier, thanks to the recently launched website idos.cz, where you can access all schedules. More
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2009-07-24 12:53:16 UTC By T+L
Take overnight trains
If you’re traveling long distances between major cities—especially in Europe—consider an overnight sleeper car. You’ll save on airfare and hotel costs, and when you wake up, you’ll... More
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2009-04-21 12:30:57 UTC By T+L
Glamorous train travel in Central and Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe have a new, glamorous way to explore the cities and the countryside. The Danube Express, a restored 1950’s commuter-rail train that includes 12 sleeping ... More
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2009-04-21 11:55:12 UTC By T+L
Riding Europe's high-speed trains
Europe’s high-speed rail network continues to grow—a boon for travelers looking for convenience and affordability. Spain is at the forefront, with 900 miles of track and plans for ... More
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2008-12-22 11:21:08 UTC By T+L
Choose trains over planes
"I’ll choose a four-hour train ride over a one-hour flight any time I can; it usually costs less, the seats are more comfortable, and there’s scenery out there." Alice Gordon, Feat... More
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2008-12-01 10:19:52 UTC By T+L
Getting to D.C. by train
Union Station, set just behind the Capitol, is a hub for Amtrak, with direct trains north as far as Montreal and south as far as Florida. More
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2008-12-01 10:19:50 UTC By T+L
Buses and trains in Sydney
Sydney’s comprehensive network of CityRail trains (www.cityrail.info) and buses (www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au) can take you pretty much anywhere you want to go within the city limits... More
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2008-12-01 10:19:47 UTC By T+L
Getting to Seattle by train
Amtrak has three routes serving Seattle: the Empire Builder, which runs west-east between the city and Chicago; the Coast Starlight, which runs north-south between Seattle and Los ... More
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2008-12-01 10:19:37 UTC By T+L
Getting to Portland by train
Amtrak’s Coast Starlight stops at downtown’s Union Station on its run between Los Angeles and Seattle; the Empire Builder connects Portland with Spokane, Minneapolis, and Chicago; ... More
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2008-12-01 10:19:20 UTC By T+L
Train travel to L.A.
Amtrak has excellent service to L.A. from cities around the country; trains arrive and leave from downtown’s Union Station, one of America’s grandest terminals. More
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2008-12-01 10:19:17 UTC By T+L
Getting to London by air
Most flights land at Heathrow, which is west of central London; it’s a 45-minute tube ride to Leicester Square on the Piccadilly line, or 15-20 minutes on the Heathrow Express trai... More
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2008-12-01 10:19:08 UTC By T+L
Getting to Detroit by train
Amtrak “Wolverine” train runs between Chicago and Detroit three times daily (www.amtrak.com; $29 for adult, one way). Trip takes six and a half hours. More
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2008-12-01 10:19:04 UTC By T+L
Getting to Boston by train
Amtrak has lots of East Coast routes that operate out of Boston; most popular are the Northeaster, which runs as far north as Portland, Maine; and the Acela, which runs as far sout... More
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2008-12-01 10:19:02 UTC By T+L
Getting to Beijing by train
This is possible, although not recommended unless you fancy retracing Paul Theroux’s journey in Riding the Iron Rooster. The journey from Hong Kong takes up to 25 hours, and arrive... More
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2008-12-01 10:18:55 UTC By T+L
Getting to Atlanta by train
Brookwood Station, which sits right on Peachtree Street in Midtown, links Atlanta to points as far south as New Orleans and as far north as New York via Amtrak (www.amtrak.com). More
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2008-12-01 10:10:44 UTC By T+L
Getting to Novgorod, Russia
Fly to St. Petersburg, through Moscow or another European hub; Helsinki and Frankfurt offer the most options. From there, take a three-hour high-speed train ride or a four-hour car... More
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