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General Discussion / Fussen to Basel via Lake Constance: Itinerary help

« on: April 24, 2011, 05:06:38 am »

Hi,

My hubby and I will be visiting Munich and Fussen soon; we have planned the rough itinerary and booked the hotel. We will be arriving at Munich West via Ryanair on around 2.30pm on 6 May.

 

May 6: get around Munich on arrival. Stay 1 night at Munich.

May 7: get around Munich. leaving to Fussen at late evening and overnight at Fussen.

May 8 : get around Fussen.

May 9: Morning train from Fussen to Basel via Lake Constance. Sight seeing of Lake Constance. Planned to arrive Basel by 11pm.

 

We need advice or suggestion on itinerary on May 9 which is the journey from Fussen to Basel. We have no idea where to stop by for sight seeing and the detailed itinerary. What is the cheapest way to travel on this route?

The advice on Munich and Fussen is also welcome.

 

Thanks.

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Train fares and tariffs / Re: Need advice on Europe train ticket

« on: April 10, 2011, 06:00:05 am »

Thank you so much for your prompt reply and valuable advices. This really helps a lot.

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Train fares and tariffs / Re: Need advice on Europe train ticket

« on: April 03, 2011, 06:51:22 pm »

Again, thanks for your reply.

I do planned 7-day trip for Switzerland (locations are mentioned in previous email), the super saver ticket will start again from April 29. If I buy half-fare card online (I am not sure if I will be given card serial # though), will I able to get additonal 50% discount on top of the super saver ticket?

What about "Plan + Spar"? How do you think i can make use of it?

Thanks.

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Train fares and tariffs / Re: Need advice on Europe train ticket

« on: March 27, 2011, 05:18:21 am »

Hi,

Thanks again for your reply.

For Germany trip, it is a 5-day trip, from 6 May till 10 May, covering Cologne(start point), Heidelberg, Baden-baden, Black Forest, Lake Constance, Munich, Fussen, Romantic Road and Basel(Swiss). We (2 persons) will be visiting Basel as well on May11. We  need further advice. We are reconsidering the itinerary. Can you advice us on the route order (Cologne->?->?-....->Basel) so that we can save on transportation?

Thanks.

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Train fares and tariffs / Re: Need advice on Europe train ticket

« on: March 25, 2011, 07:06:44 am »

Again, thanks for your advice and replies.

Is there cheaper way to travel from London to Cologne in May? I even tried Eurolines, it cost about 45 Euros. I am travelling with my hubby. Two person would cost 90 Euros. Good thing about taking bus is that it arrives Cologne at 9.15am in the next morning if i would take night bus. For train, there is no direct connection.

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Train fares and tariffs / Re: Need advice on Europe train ticket

« on: March 23, 2011, 04:39:37 pm »

Hi,

Thank you so much for your reply.

For Italy regional train, do you know where I can get the timetable and fare?
You mentioned that I don't have buy regional train ticket in advance. Does this mean that I can definitely get the ticket even before departure?

For Paris local train including RER train, do i have to purchase in advance?

For Eurolines promo fare, i also have to purchase in advance?


To get around Swiss (e.g.  Zurich -> Lucerne -> Berne -> Geneva ), can I buy international ticket at Italy instead of Germany? Will the tariff still be the same? Is purchase in advance needed for international ticket?
For International ticket, does the single ticket need to involve 2 different countries?


Thanks for helping.

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Train fares and tariffs / Re: Need advice on Europe train ticket

« on: March 20, 2011, 04:00:01 pm »

Hi,
Thanks for your prompt reply. I still have some questions.
When train ticket involve one country to another country, does the ticket valid for 1 month? If so, the 1 month validity ticket can be purchased online? Or only can be purchased at ticket counter? When the ticket start to take effect for 1 month validity? From the date of purchase?

For transportation within Switzerland:
According to http://mct.sbb.ch/mct/en/sparbillette-faq, the SuperSaver ticket only available starting from April. You also mentioned on purchasing TCV/SCIC-NRT international ticket in Germany from a ticket counter, and can use it as a pass. Is that only can be purchased at Germany ticket counter? Can it be purchased online?
For this kind of ticket (TCV/SCIC-NRT international ticket), I will need to purchase 2 separate ticket as following? Will it be valid for 1 month like international ticket?
1) Basel -> Zurich -> Lucerne -> Berne -> Geneva
2) Geneva -> Montruex -> Interlaken -> Zermatt
What about transportation from Zermatt -> Milan ?
Do you think I should purchase Swiss pass?

For Bavaria (Fussen)->Basel : does Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket cover the route? Or I still need to purchase additional ticket?
 
Sorry for bombarding you with all these questions. Really appreciate your help. Thank you so much.

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Train fares and tariffs / Need advice on Europe train ticket

« on: March 19, 2011, 06:23:11 pm »

Hi,
I will be travelling to Europe for 1 month during May. I will be firstly arriving at London on 4 May.

My itinerary would be:
London -> Paris -> Bruges -> Rotterdam -> Kinderdijk->Amsterdam-> Cologne -> Heidelberg -> Black Forest -> Baden- Baden -> Lake Constance -> Munich -> Bavaria (Fussen)->Basel -> Zurich -> Lucerne -> Berne -> Geneva -> Lake Geneva -> Montruex -> Jungfrau -> Lauterbrunnen -> Interlaken -> Zermatt -> Milan -> Verona -> Venice -> Florence -> Pisa -> Rome -> Naples -> Capri -> Rome
 
I need your advice on how to get cheap train ticket for the above route. If the train ticket is too expensive for certain journey, I might consider night bus/coach which would help to save money on accommodation.
As this is my first time travelling to Europe, I am not familiar with the places especially the transportation system. Some travel website mentioned about "seat reservation" and "validate ticket before boarding", can you help to explain on this? Does all train/coach need ticket validation and seat reservation?

Btw, any comments on the route planning above is much welcome and appreciated.
Thanks.
p/s: I will be flying back to London from Rome via Ryanair.