Re:Europe's night trains are on track for a resurgence
by awiesenhofer on Monday December 14, 2020 @01:44PM
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If you travel longer routes sure, but to neighbouring cities and countries? Here in Vienna I can get to all larger nearby cities and capitals for 30-50€ in a cheap seat that easily beats anything economy class on a plane has to offer. The journey takes longer of course (sometimes), which may not be for everyone but I take a longer ride vs all the airport hassle any day. Plus on a train first class is something you can actually afford if you want more space and quiet (another 30 to 50€ extra here).
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Re:Europe's night trains are on track for a resurgence
by EdwinLarkin on Monday December 14, 2020 @02:44PM
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The point of travel is to get from point A to point B as fast as possible. It's never about the journey and it's always about the destination.
The only hassle at the airport is all in your head. As a frequent traveler (I used to fly every 2 weeks) all the screening and getting to the airport was a chore, not something to be angsty about.
Re:Europe's night trains are on track for a resurgence
by danw1979 on Monday December 14, 2020 @04:50PM
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I'll bet you've never been through airport security carrying a bored toddler, pushing a buggy (in which you have balanced a child car seat), two extra bags full of baby stuff over your shoulder, all whilst your trousers are falling down because they made you take your belt off ?
It's absolutely the worst way to start and end a holiday.