How to Get Around in Europe (By Bus, Train, Van & More) • Indie Traveller

I’ve been traveling in Europe for over 20 years now. Whether it’s traveling by sleeper train through Central Europe, road tripping through Eastern Europe, or catching budget flights for many a Mediterranean holiday, I’ve used lots of ways to travel throughout the continent.

I’m from the Netherlands, but I know many of my readers are from the USA and other countries. If you are coming from afar, keep in mind travel in Europe can be a bit different from what you’re used to.

Read on as I’ll tell you the most important tips for traveling around Europe.

The best way to travel around Europe

How you get around Europe all depends on your trip. There is really no best way, as each mode has its own pros and cons — and you can mix them all the time.

But do consider traveling by public transport. Many Americans may have negative associations with those syrupy slow Amtrak trains or sketchy Greyhound buses in the US — or so I’m told — but the trains and coaches in Europe…