Amsterdam - berlin - prague

Voyager2002

Berlin and Prague are reasonably close to each other, but a long way from Amsterdam. So why not decide whether you want to visit Amsterdam (a fantastic city) and surroundings, or fly to somewhere further east? Both would be good options.

If you want to cross Germany by train, look for separate tickets to get to Germany (say Amsterdam to Cologne) and then a special to get across to Berlin. The cheapest I have seen for Cologne to Berlin is 19 euros, so if you have a good look you can do it very cheaply.

markccfc

Voyager2002 wrote: »

Berlin and Prague are reasonably close to each other, but a long way from Amsterdam. So why not decide whether you want to visit Amsterdam (a fantastic city) and surroundings, or fly to somewhere further east? Both would be good options.

If you want to cross Germany by train, look for separate tickets to get to Germany (say Amsterdam to Cologne) and then a special to get across to Berlin. The cheapest I have seen for Cologne to Berlin is 19 euros, so if you have a good look you can do it very cheaply.

You can do Amsterdam to Berlin for 39 Euros according to the DB Bahn website. Journey time just over 6 hours.

superstar_2

markccfc wrote: »

You can do Amsterdam to Berlin for 39 Euros according to the DB Bahn website. Journey time just over 6 hours.

I tried but cannot find for 39 euros. Im looking at around 14th Feb. Can you have a look and get me the link, if thats not much of a trouble. :j

salduck

Have you considered an interrrail pass? Call studenttravel.com or STA and ask them they will be able to sort you out with one which may well work out a lot cheaper for trains
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superstar_2

salduck wrote: »

Have you considered an interrrail pass? Call studenttravel.com or STA and ask them they will be able to sort you out with one which may well work out a lot cheaper for trains
Sal
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will try them later and see if thats any cheaper.

Sergio1982

superstar wrote: »

I tried but cannot find for 39 euros. Im looking at around 14th Feb. Can you have a look and get me the link, if thats not much of a trouble. :j

The cheapest is €49, there don't seem to be any €39 fares left on 14/2. You also need to add €3.50 for postage and €2 for seat reservation. See here and look under 'Savings Fares' and click Check Availability. You will need to change the age of traveller as I just put in any age.

Berlin - Prague has tickets from €19. If you are only making these two journeys then an interrail pass will not be worth it.

I would always personally go for a train; they are so much better (quality and value) than over here.

superstar_2

Im thinking of amsterdam, belin, prague, warsaw and then wraclow. Do i need to get a interail pass?

superstar_2

Sergio1982 wrote: »

The cheapest is €49, there don't seem to be any €39 fares left on 14/2. You also need to add €3.50 for postage and €2 for seat reservation. See here and look under 'Savings Fares' and click Check Availability. You will need to change the age of traveller as I just put in any age.

Berlin - Prague has tickets from €19. If you are only making these two journeys then an interrail pass will not be worth it.

I would always personally go for a train; they are so much better (quality and value) than over here.

Thanks sergio. I've tried this before. When i click that, it seems that im unable to buy any of the 39 euro ones. See here.

superstar_2

We thought that it would be easier to just get the tickets along when we go cos its not that easy to plan when you're going to a few cities, may be thats not a good idea.

Sergio1982

superstar wrote: »

Thanks sergio. I've tried this before. When i click that, it seems that im unable to buy any of the 39 euro ones. See here.

If you travel on a slightly later train then there are €49 fares available.

We thought that it would be easier to just get the tickets along when we go cos its not that easy to plan when you're going to a few cities, may be thats not a good idea.

My girlfriend and I did something similar three years ago. We flew into Budapest and then travelled by train to Bratislava, Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Berlin before flying home. Did this in two weeks without Interrail passes, just bought the tickets at the station as we went. However I had researched it like you seem to be doing at the moment to check the availability of trains and prices. Only problems I remember were; Budapest - whilst the ticket line wasn't long, we waited for ages to get served (lucky we went the day before travelling) and Vienna - the tickets we were issued were for the wrong day but this was easily rectified.

Another site to look at is www.raileurope.co.uk (cashback available from Quidco). This shows Prague - Warsaw £65 and Warsaw - Wroclaw £24. Have a play around and find out how much the fares add up to and compare this with the Interrail pass. http://www.interrail.net/english/fares.php