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Almeria to Granada train times & ticket prices: A realistic day trip?

It’s a slow train from Almeria to Granada. Daytrippers should consider driving or getting the bus. Granada is rightly regarded as one of the jewels of Andalucia. The Alhambra complex is magnificent – although you should book tickets well in advance if you want to…

Almeria, Andalucia, Granada, public transport, Spain, trains

Prague to Linz train times, ticket prices and journey length

There are four direct Prague to Linz trains per day, with ticket prices starting at €19. Linz on European rail trip Linz doesn’t tend to get as much tourist attention as other Austrian cities – notably Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck. However, this city on the…

Austria, Bohemia, Czechia, Linz, Prague, public transport, trains

How to get from Linz to Cesky Krumlov: Train, bus or private tour?

Linz in Austria is the closest major city to Cesky Krumlov, but the best transport option isn’t obvious. Getting to Cesky Krumlov The Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov is one of the most attractive destinations in Central Europe. Positioned in a loop of the Vltava…

Austria, Bohemia, buses, Czechia, Linz, public transport, trains

Prague to Olomouc train times & ticket prices: A feasible day trip?

Relatively frequent – and cheap – trains make Olomouc a feasible day trip destination from Prague. But an overnight stay is recommended. The appeal of Olomouc Prague is not the only city in Czechia worth visiting, and Olomouc in the east of the country is…

Czechia, Moravia, Prague, public transport, trains

Is there a direct train from Prague to Cesky Krumlov?

The one direct train a day from Prague to Cesky Krumlov isn’t ideal for a day trip. But there are other options… Europe’s most beautiful town? Cesky Krumlov in Czechia has a strong claim to being Europe’s most beautiful town. This southern Bohemian town is…

Bohemia, Cesky Krumlov, Czechia, Prague, public transport, trains

Five things I learned about the world recently – 18 June 2025

I’m planning for this to become a regular feature on the site. Every time I learn five new things about the world that I find strangely interesting, I’m going to write them down and share them. This week, I have discovered that… Europe’s longest train…

Cook Islands, disease, Europe, Fiji, Five things, Germany, trains

Dunedin Railway Station in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Visiting Dunedin Railway Station in New Zealand

Dunedin Railway Station is one of New Zealand’s best-known landmarks, famous for its ornate architecture and historic charm. Opened in 1906, the station quickly became a symbol of the city’s prosperity during the gold rush era. Today, it remains a popular attraction for visitors to…

architecture, Dunedin, New Zealand, Otago, South Island, trains

Berlin to Prague by train: A realistic day trip?

The Berlin to Prague train timetable makes a day trip possible, with tickets costing from €18.99. But it’s better to turn the two cities into a twin centre holiday. City breaks in Berlin and Prague Berlin and Prague are two of Europe’s great city break…

Berlin, Bohemia, Czechia, Germany, Prague, public transport, trains

Madrid to Córdoba by train: Can you visit the Mezquita on a day trip?

Madrid to Córdoba train tickets cost from €16.50 – but day tours to Córdoba by train, including a visit to the Mezquita, may be a better option. High speed trains to Córdoba, Spain High speed rail has opened up amazing possibilities in Spain – especially…

Andalucia, Cordoba, Madrid, Spain, trains, transport

Amsterdam to Antwerp train: Ticket prices, time & day trips

Ticket prices on the Amsterdam to Antwerp train drop if you book a couple of weeks in advance. But there’s a speed vs price trade-off if planning a day trip. Planning a day trip to Antwerp from Amsterdam Antwerp in Belgium is a tremendously underrated…

Amsterdam, Antwerp, Belgium, Netherlands, public transport, trains, transport