How to move around in europe?

Question

Rent a car or interrail?

Answer 1

Trains or busses. I've travelled like that around most of Europe and it was great. It's cheaper than renting a car, so you can use the money to see more places. :)

Answer 2

if you are not european, my suggestion is, don't drive. use public transportation. it's fairly easy to move around by bus or train, depending on where you want to go.
if you really want to drive, brush up on your traffic signs. in europe we don't tell you what they mean. you have to recognize them and know what they mean - a lot of them are easy, but there are some tricky ones. especially look out for speed limit signs, as some will be qualified to apply only to certain types of vehicles, and some even refer to a minimum speed (on a freeway you find them often). in some (rare) cases, you will have 3 lanes on the freeway, all of which have different minimum speeds. you must know whether a sign says you need to stay under or above the speed printed.
Also, be prepared to drive defensively, as often european drivers are very aggressive in their driving. and be prepared to get lost. especially in towns. most towns in europe (at least most of the ones worth visiting) were old by the time the horseless carriage was invented, and traffic is hellish if you don't know what to expect. though some towns are better than others, finding a place to park may be difficult, and often you have to park in a privately owned park, which means it will be hard and expensive.
did i manage to turn you off the rental car yet?
good luck, whatever you decide.

Answer 3

First it depends on how long you have,, how much money do you have,,and where do you want to go,, or see.....

If you have time.,, take the train to where ever,, you can ride 1st class,, over night,, i suggest it,, 2nd if its a day trip....

If you want distance and places to go and see,,,, FLY.... try easyjet.com....
I just did it during the winter olympics.... was cheap and fun and on time !!!!

last ,,if you want to show off,,rent a car... but be prepaired to pay for it.. its expensive and most people dont own cars in europe just for that reason.....

If you have to,, rent a motorcycle,,, but,,,, be careful,,, you are NOT use to driving in the cities there,,,, they are and its dangerous for non residents to get anywhere......with out getting squished........

Good luck,have fun.......

Answer 4

The best way is probably by train as you get to see some of the varied landscape as you pass through it. The network is extensive and with a rail pass fairly affordable.

There are many 'budget airlines' if you're flying out of the UK, but connections can be to quite out of the way airports rather than city centre ones - so be warned!

Answer 5

i think you should go by train or bus. try not to go by taxi. since you might look likea tourist and have an american accent, the taxi drivers will charge you more. believe me. when i was in europe everyone told me not to go by taxi. unless you really need to. but the bus is great to get around the city and the train for longer rides.

Answer 6

The train is great if you get the eurorail pass.

Answer 7

train is your best bet over there

Answer 8

i'd get on the train and go!!! but that's just me.