Posts with Tag: Hungary


Sziget Festival – Budapest

August 15, 2011 · Posted in Eurail, Hungary
I have never seen so many foreigners in Budapest. For six days (or seven, or eight, depending on the hangover), a mix of Hungarians and foreigners converge on one of Budapest’s islands in the Danube: Obudai-sziget. Campers fill the island all week here, the sight of Europe’s largest music and cultural festival [...] Read more

Budapest to Bolzano, Italy

October 17, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
After comparing train schedules I found the fastest way to Bolzano. In the train towards Italy we pass vineyards and make our way into the Dolomites. Read more

Night train from Budapest to Zurich (2)

October 10, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
In the night train I had the couchette cabin to myself. When I woke up, daylight poured in and the views of the Swiss mounatins and lakes were stunning. Read more

Night train from Budapest to Zurich (1)

October 9, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
Travelling overnight from Budapest to Switzerland takes 12 hours. I spent the first half of the trip reading in a seated cabin. For the second half I reserved a couchette. Read more

Budapest to Split

October 2, 2010 · Posted in Croatia, Eurail, train travel
Before heading to Split, I must first get some Croatian money at an exchange office in Budapest. I took a very early train to Zagreb, where I could connect to a fast train to Zagreb. With my Eurail pass the seat reservation costs about 6 US dollar. Read more

In Budapest

August 24, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
In Budapest I avoid the spas filled with tourists and go for a swim in the outdoor public pools. Read more

Venice to Budapest

August 24, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
My reservation on the night train to Budapest turned out be for a seat instead of a bed. Luckily it was quite comfortable. When passing Croatia and Slovenia we had a time-consuming passport control. Read more

Budapest to Warsaw

June 16, 2010 · Posted in Eurail
I´ve discovered a direct over-night train from Budapest to Warsaw that is not listed in the Eurail Timetable. This train is a great-time saver for anyone traveling East, as it saves connections in Vienna or Prague. Read more

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