EuroCheapo's City Transportation Articles

Dublin: Hop on the city’s bike-share program for €2

Dublin's bike share program
Bikes wait for riders in Dublin's city center. Photo: Informatique

Mar 11 By Jessica Colley— In 2009, the streetscape in Dublin changed for good. Almost overnight, the bicycle lanes were filled with splashes of bright blue – the Dublin Bikes (or simply “db”) bike-share program had launched. A development like this in a city as small as Dublin caused quite a stir. Suddenly, you could be almost » Read more

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Bikes, City Transportation, Dublin, Ireland, Practical Info, transportation

British Rail Round-Up: New schedules for 2011

British Rail Round-Up: New schedules for 2011

Dec 09 It is not just across continental Europe that new rail schedules kick in next weekend, but in Britain too. So let’s just take a moment to review what’s new on the rails around Britain for 2011. Scottish Connections Effective Sunday December 12, a new rail service launches between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Travelers between Scotland’s two » Read more

Posted in City Transportation, Edinburgh, Europe, Festivals, France, hidden europe, London, Practical Info, round-up, Train, transportation, United Kingdom

Prague Tram System: The cheapest tour in town

Prague Tram System: The cheapest tour in town

Oct 14 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Prague has its share of tours – via shuttle bus, horse drawn carriage, and antique car – but why would you pay top dollar when you can hop on the tram (street car) for just 26 kc? Comprised of 33 lines, Prague’s tram system offers not only a local perspective, » Read more

Posted in City Transportation, Czech Republic, Prague, transportation

Paris Transportation: How to get around town for less

Paris Transportation: How to get around town for less

By Bryan Pirolli in Paris— Visitors coming to Paris might be at a loss when it comes to the cheapest way to navigate the Metro. It is one of the most convenient modes of transportation in Paris, but there are a few tricks that can help make sure it remains the least expensive as well » Read more

Posted in Bus, City Transportation, France, Other, Paris, Train, transportation

Berlin Transportation: See the sights by public train, ferry or bus.

Berlin Transportation: See the sights by public train, ferry or bus.

Oct 11 By C H Kwak in Berlin— Why shell out €12 for a “self-guided” bus tour of Berlin, when you can see the same historic sights (and more) on public transportation—and for a fraction of the cost? BVG, Berlin’s public transit authority, runs an efficient network of trains, buses, trams and ferries all over town. Use » Read more

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Berlin, City Transportation, Germany, Train, transportation

Florence: Take a ride on the city’s new tramway

Florence: Take a ride on the city’s new tramway

Sep 08 Florence is a medieval fairy tale city of churches, palazzos and cobblestones. However, like in other cities, it has had to adapt to modern times and technology. In January 2010, Florence took a giant leap into the future by christening the first of three tramway lines servicing the city center and surrounding areas. Despite much » Read more

Posted in Alternative Transportation, City Transportation, Florence, Italy, Practical Info, transportation

London: The city’s new bike-share program pedals forth

London: The city’s new bike-share program pedals forth

Sep 07 Paris did it, albeit with a few setbacks, and now it’s London’s turn to implement a public bike-share program. The mayor has championed cycling in the capital as a green and healthy means of navigating the city. He was also keen to be snapped riding about on one of the new bank-sponsored bikes for the » Read more

Posted in Alternative Transportation, City Transportation, London, transportation, United Kingdom

Padova, Italy: An art-filled day trip from Venice

Padova, Italy: An art-filled day trip from Venice

Aug 06 If you are visiting Venice and you have a day to spare, you should add to your travel itinerary the beautiful city of Padova (Padua). Padova is closer to Venice than many think—only about a half-hour by train or an hour by bus. Padova is famous for having been home to Saint Anthony, a Franciscan » Read more

Posted in City Transportation, Day Trips, Italy, Padova

Berlin: How to rent a bike, Cheapo-style

Berlin: How to rent a bike, Cheapo-style

Aug 04 Raeder (bikes) and Berlin go together like sausage and beer. Surveys reveal there are more than 400 bikes per 1,000 Berlin residents, meaning that almost half of the city’s residents own a bike. Luckily, visitors don’t have to feel left out of the biking fun: Bike rentals are cheap and easy to find. And tooling » Read more

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Berlin, City Transportation, Germany, transportation

Paris: Finding budget flights to and from Paris

Paris: Finding budget flights to and from Paris

Jul 20 Everybody loves Paris. The French capital is one of the world’s top travel destinations and a perennial EuroCheapo fave. Getting to the City of Light remains a primary goal for many visitors to Europe, first-time and veteran alike. France has no low-cost airlines of note, but there are several budget airlines that serve Paris. Here » Read more

Posted in Air Berlin, Airlines, Airports, Budget Air Travel, City Transportation, easyjet, France, Paris, Ryanair, transportation, Warsaw