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Travel plans, routes and timetables / Best way to visit Budapest, Athens and Istanbul

« on: April 19, 2010, 07:49:03 am »

Hello,

I will be in Budapest from Aug 24th - Sept 7th (return flight at 13:30).  I want to be able to visit these places within this time frame and hopefully get some advice on how to travel cheap.  What is the name of the train that I will take and where will I catch it? And how much will it costs?  Is the train running 7days a week or are there certain days that the trains are close especially when catching it from Greece.

If I want to travel by sleeper train, with 3 beds or 6 beds (with passangers not related to me), is there a locker in the room? Are women separated from men? How much does the sleeper train costs? Do I have to buy it online or at the train station?  I saw a website where they advice to buy it online from Turkey but maybe there is a better suggestion.

thank you so much,
Helen

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All other train travel questions / Need trip Advice from: Budapest-Thessaloniki-Athens-Istanbul

« on: April 19, 2010, 05:29:34 am »

Hello,

I need some advice for my trip from Budapest-Thessaloniki-Athens-Istanbul.

1. How long is the train ride from Budapest to Thessaloniki? And will there be any border along the way that needs special visa to enter? Is there an express train?

2. Is it better to take a bus or train from Thessaloniki to Athens and how much does it costs?

3. What is the best way to enter Istanbul and less hassle?  Do I need a visa (I have US passport) and how much does it costs?

4. I am also thinking of maybe taking a train from Budapest to Istanbul if that is possible? Is this a good idea? Then work my way back from Istanbul-Athens-Thessaloniki, then return to Budapest.

Thank you in advance

Helen