Traveling in Germany and to the nearest countries
Want to know about cheap ways of traveling around germany
N Posts: 4
Hi all,
It is my 3rd day in Germany, Dortmund. I want to travel to dusseldorf and to other cities of germany, pl. guide me the cheap way. I just checked the train for this return tour (dortmund to dusseldorf) it costs me 40 Euros, is it good or i need some card etc to get discount?
Like I was in london last year and with Oyster card (costs 15 pounds) valid for two weeks, I was able to travel to lot of places either by bus or tube, not sure what is best way in Germany?
Also help me, I want to visit Paris, Amsterdam, what is the good way for this journey?
I'll be traveling only on weekends, really looking for some good help, thanks.
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It is my 3rd day in Germany, Dortmund. I want to travel to dusseldorf and to other cities of germany, pl. guide me the cheap way. I just checked the train for this return tour (dortmund to dusseldorf) it costs me 40 Euros, is it good or i need some card etc to get discount?
Like I was in london last year and with Oyster card (costs 15 pounds) valid for two weeks, I was able to travel to lot of places either by bus or tube, not sure what is best way in Germany?
Also help me, I want to visit Paris, Amsterdam, what is the good way for this journey?
I'll be traveling only on weekends, really looking for some good help, thanks.
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N Posts: 33
Use local public transport tickets between Dortmund and Düsseldorf.
See http://www.vrr.de
The far distance trains are expensive for such short hops, as DB wants to keep out the commuters from these trains.
To Amsterdam and Paris you can get special discounted tickets if you book in advance from DB. This can be done earliest 89 days from departure.
http://www.bahn.de
See http://www.vrr.de
The far distance trains are expensive for such short hops, as DB wants to keep out the commuters from these trains.
To Amsterdam and Paris you can get special discounted tickets if you book in advance from DB. This can be done earliest 89 days from departure.
http://www.bahn.de
[Edited: 13:08 - abalada ]
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To visit Paris, Amsterdam etc...check online at ryanair.com a very inexpensive airline with no frills but cheap flights. Reply to this
N Posts: 4
Thanks,
I visited Koln and Dusseldorf on train, costs 29 Euros. Can u ppl let me know the cheap calling card for use in phone booths?
Also I got a T-mobile sim, their site is in german langauge, do u know any good package they r offering?
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I visited Koln and Dusseldorf on train, costs 29 Euros. Can u ppl let me know the cheap calling card for use in phone booths?
Also I got a T-mobile sim, their site is in german langauge, do u know any good package they r offering?
Regards, Reply to this
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Hello Hira 
You could also try www.condor.com for cheap flights.
mitfahrzentrale finds paying passangers for people making car journey. The prices are pretty good.
Mel
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You could also try www.condor.com for cheap flights.
mitfahrzentrale finds paying passangers for people making car journey. The prices are pretty good.
Mel
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N Posts: 4
Thanks All,
I am getting return train ticket from dortmund to Paris for 158 Euros. Is it worth or any other cheap option is there.
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I am getting return train ticket from dortmund to Paris for 158 Euros. Is it worth or any other cheap option is there.
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B Posts: 24.4K
Hello Hira
It is possible to get an over night train ticket from Germany to Paris for 29 Euros in the seat car or one for around 49 Euros in the sleeper car. These prices include taxes. Try buying them a few months in advance on the internet. They are on the night trains. www.db.de
Mel
It is possible to get an over night train ticket from Germany to Paris for 29 Euros in the seat car or one for around 49 Euros in the sleeper car. These prices include taxes. Try buying them a few months in advance on the internet. They are on the night trains. www.db.de
Mel
[Edited: 10:20 - Mell ]
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Hi Mell,
I cant find such cheap ticket u mentioned, weather day or night cheapest is 158 Euros. Reply to this
I cant find such cheap ticket u mentioned, weather day or night cheapest is 158 Euros. Reply to this