There are arguments for and against road and rail travel, but it all depends on your circumstances. Here’s what you need to know.
You won’t have trouble travelling by either road or rail in Europe. Trains are fast, efficient and regular. Motorways are well maintained and widespread, supplemented by good highways and country roads.Your carbon footprint is vastly reduced by train travel but, leaving aside eco-considerations, you’ll need to ponder other pros and cons.
How far do you want to go? Train travel is faster and easier if you’re travelling longer distances and zigzagging across the Continent on a whistle-stop tour. It’s less fatiguing too – and a wise idea, at least in the first couple of days, as you get over jet lag. If you prefer to immerse yourself in countryside or Norwegian fjords, however, you’ll prefer the convenience of driving. Roads give you more chances to get off the tourist trail. Spontaneous travellers can stop whenever the spirit takes them to admire views, visit castles or enjoy walks.
Rail travel between major cities is cheap, since trains compete with budget airlines on those routes. By car, petrol and motorway tolls add up if you intend to go far.
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