Cheap and Easy Travel

In Europe there is so much to see, London, Paris, Florence, Barcelona – I could go on. But the problem for those on a limited budget travelling around Europe, is how to meet the costs of getting around. One good option for getting from place to place, in my opinion, is Eurolines.

One concern, particularly to travellers from North America, is the idea that bus travel tends to be a bit of a last resort, aimed at those who can’t afford air fares. Having travelled a number of times by Eurolines myself, I can testify that the buses are comfortable and clean, the journeys are pleasant, and the other passengers tend to be students, budget travellers, and those who, for one reason or another, are not keen on trains or planes.

When considering overland travel versus plane travel, a lot of people say that they like to see the views as they travel, and also that they enjoy the convenience of a journey that starts and ends in a city centre, as opposed to out-of-town airports, that tend to waste time. On Eurolines modern buses with reclining seats, you can just relax and watch the world go by. The buses all have toilet facilities too, so there is no need to anxiously wait for the next stop!

Eurolines serve 500 destinations in Europe, including all of the classic cities, and you can buy your tickets quickly and easily online.

For those planning a whistlestop tour, Eurolines offer two passes – you can have fifteen or thirty days of unlimited coach travel between forty cities. The fifteen day pass costs between €169 and €329, and the thirty day pass is between €229 and €439, with the prices varying according to whether you are youth or adult, and whether it is high, mid, or low season.

So with Eurolines providing the opportunity for reasonably priced travel around Europe, there is really no need to put off that European tour of all those great sights.