InterRail: Berlin-Ljubljana

Lufty

Thinking of going inter-railing for 18 days and fleshed out the following route:

• Amsterdam
• Berlin
• Prague
• Auschwitz / Krakow
• Budapest
• Ljubljana
• Lake Bled

1. Would it possible to pack the above destinations into 18 days?
2. Would you recommend using night trains between destinations in place of staying in accommodation and getting a train in the early morning?
3. How long would be a reasonable amount of time to stay in above destinations?

Valmont

Lufty wrote: »

Thinking of going inter-railing for 18 days and fleshed out the following route:

• Amsterdam
• Berlin
• Prague
• Auschwitz / Krakow
• Budapest
• Ljubljana
• Lake Bled

1. Would it possible to pack the above destinations into 18 days?
2. Would you recommend using night trains between destinations in place of staying in accommodation and getting a train in the early morning?
3. How long would be a reasonable amount of time to stay in above destinations?

I did the same trip as you except I went to Belgrade after Budapest. You won't need very long in Ljubliana, it's quite small and a day is fine for lake bled. Night trains are a nightmare, especially if you're passing through different countries as border guards will be on and you really, really need to keep an eye on your stuff. I was asleep on a night train in Hungary and I woke up to see a big fat man with his hand stuffed in my friends bag (it was his dirty boxers pocket:p) and he was all agro when I tried to confront him. Another factor is that you have the most craic in hostels so I'd recomment only taking the night train if you really have to.

I'd advise 3 days in Amsterdam (it is a tourist deathtrap so beware!), 3 or 4 in Berlin, 3 in Prague, 2 in Krakow (one whole day for Auschwitz is worth it) and 2 in Ljubliana or Bled. Don't plan it so meticulously as you may decide you really like somewhere and want to stay longer. Good luck.

colsku

Lufty wrote: »

Thinking of going inter-railing for 18 days and fleshed out the following route:

• Amsterdam
• Berlin
• Prague
• Auschwitz / Krakow
• Budapest
• Ljubljana
• Lake Bled

1. Would it possible to pack the above destinations into 18 days?
2. Would you recommend using night trains between destinations in place of staying in accommodation and getting a train in the early morning?
3. How long would be a reasonable amount of time to stay in above destinations?

Sounds outstanding, you jammy ba5tard!

Lufty

Valmont wrote: »

I did the same trip as you except I went to Belgrade after Budapest. You won't need very long in Ljubliana, it's quite small and a day is fine for lake bled. Night trains are a nightmare, especially if you're passing through different countries as border guards will be on and you really, really need to keep an eye on your stuff. I was asleep on a night train in Hungary and I woke up to see a big fat man with his hand stuffed in my friends bag (it was his dirty boxers pocket:p) and he was all agro when I tried to confront him. Another factor is that you have the most craic in hostels so I'd recomment only taking the night train if you really have to.

I'd advise 3 days in Amsterdam (it is a tourist deathtrap so beware!), 3 or 4 in Berlin, 3 in Prague, 2 in Krakow (one whole day for Auschwitz is worth it) and 2 in Ljubliana or Bled. Don't plan it so meticulously as you may decide you really like somewhere and want to stay longer. Good luck.

Cheers Valmont. What a coincidence! Thanks for all of that advice, really helps. Should be a good trip, just have to count down the months to it! Also, would you recommend booking accommodation online before reaching each destination or having a look for some when we arrive there?

Valmont

Just book one or two days ahead every time, use hostels.com I find that one really good and have booked over 30 hostels on it. It's good knowing that you have a guaranteed bed when you arrive in a new city and have directions to it rather than hoofing it around to different spots that may or may not be full. You'll get the better hostels the sooner in advance you book but I found 2 or 3 days ahead (sometimes 1) was fine.

Lufty

Great! Thanks for all your advice mate.

Valmont

The inter-rail nostalgia has definitely set in, I should start planning another trip soon, maybe for 2010!

Poor_old_gill

Valmont- have you been to greece and the balkans?
Wouldnt mind fitting it in but lookd like it could be too time consuming in terms of travel.
Myself and my mates still cant decide should we include it in out travel plans or not