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train planning using 3rd party HAFAS ReST interface frontends
Apart from various official sources such at bahn.de, sbb.ch, or bene-system, there exists a HAFAS ReST Interface that offers options that are not presented in the typical web frontends. For example, ...
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Some problems in planning a trip to Tunisia
I was planning a trip to Tunisia in September, but I've encountered some issues. My plan is to arrive in Tunis, stay there for a few days, then take a bus or a train to Tozeur, spend a few days there, ...
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Route planner with distances for trains?
Is there a route planner that includes the distance traveled by trains. Google maps and Apple Maps both state the time, but no information on how far the route is. I'd like to know this to compare C02 ...
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How to plan a UK train route avoiding the tube?
Planning a train journey in the UK using any of the major booking services allows you to specify stations to avoid or travel via. I would like to avoid taking the tube. In this case it is only a ...
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What's the use of trains that spend 6+ hours of daytime en route? [closed]
There's such thing as "a daytime train" - a train which runs all the route during daytime. Some of them run really long routes - 500-700 kilometers - and a train spends 6-8 hours en route to run such ...
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I'm trying to get from London Heathrow to Edinburgh [closed]
I'm trying to get from London Heathrow to Edinburgh with my family (4 people), and can't figure out which option is the best trade-off between time and money - We arrive at LHR at 12:15.
Option 1: ...
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Can I easily travel in Italy by bus/train without any prior reservation?
I am planning a trip to Italy this coming January. My plan is to land by plane in Roma and then go to France by train/bus stopping in some Northern Italian cities on the way, enjoying the architecture,...
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Do the Russian Railways offer discounts in November?
I will start my trans-Siberia trip on Nov.18 in Moscow.
Do the Russian Railways offer discounts in November?
I am not a student. I just expect special discount since Nov. should be low season.
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Can I search for European train connections avoiding certain stations?
With flight search engines, it is possible to search for routes excluding particular airports. Is there an equivalent way to search train routse excluding particular stations/cities? For example, ...
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Why can't I get anywhere from Cleveland via Amtrak?
I was looking at travelling to and from Delaware, and the closest Amtrak station to me is in Cleveland. To my surprise, however, it said there were absolutely no routes between the two places! I tried ...
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What to do if a mail-to-home train ticket is estimated to arrive after you leave?
I want to purchase a ticket from DB Bahn, but the train ticket can't be printed online. The estimated delivery time for the ticket is just past the day that I leave, and, additionally, I don't know if ...
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Why are some routes unable to be booked on DB's website?
I'm trying to book a transfer from Dijon to Basel, but there's no option to book it. I've noticed this on other routes as well. I thought TGV trains must be reserved online. So why is this?
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Are there other sites such as Rome2Rio?
I have been solely relying on Rome2Rio (click the link for a quick explanation of what Rome2Rio is) for planning transportation around Europe. However, only recently have I noticed that it doesn't ...
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Venice (Treviso) to Ljubljana
I have a flight that arrives at Venice Treviso (TSF) Airport at 16:50. I would appreciate some suggestions of how I can get to Ljubljana. I have looked at some buses however it seems that they are too ...
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London pass travelcard vs. Oyster card
We are 2 families, 4 adults and 4 kids (age 8, 11, 13, and 16) reaching at LHR
airport from USA.
Which will better economically save money and time to purchase, Oyster Card or London pass with ...
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Availability of local train tickets in France
The airplane tickets are easily ordered from travel agency. But what about local transport? I have no idea how to reserve the local transport using online reservation. For instance, I can see that ...
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Comparing travel costs in Europe: rail vs bus
I wanted to compare costs for travelling around in Europe by bus and rail. While I don't have a firm itinerary yet, for the purposes of this comparison let's assume that it will be close to the route ...
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Cheapest 'times' or methods to buy an Interrail Pass
I planning to travel around in Europe for about a month in August/September this year. I haven't sorted out an itinerary or a date for commencing travel yet. What I wanted to know is whether Interrail ...
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How to prepare for very long train journeys?
A friend of mine is going to take a very long train journey the next week. The journey takes 44 hours according to the train schedule and takes place in Europe. He has to change trains two times. Once ...
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Should I book Thailand Rail tickets online (pre-trip) or at the station when I arrive?
I plan on taking the Thailand rail system between Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket (particularly the overnight trains), and Siem Reap.
Is it safe to book these tickets ahead of time through their website "...
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Is this a realistic backpacking trip in Europe?
I'm trying to plan a backpacking trip in Europe but I'm not really sure where to start. We'll be flying from the US into most likely London. Our budget is about 2,000 USD (per person) not including ...
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Please help me understand this Deutsche Bahn schedule from Prague to Vienna
OK, I'm in the "dream" planning stages for my next trip to Europe. Prague and Vienna is a contender.
So I get this Deutsche Bahn (DB) app for my iPhone and type in a hypothetical trip for tomorrow. ...
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Is there a good website to plan a trip via trains in Europe?
My wife and I have decided to move across Europe by train.
Do you know of any good sites for planning a trip via train (schedule and maybe prices)?
We're going to go across Europe from east (Russia ...
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