I am taking a train from Vienna to Budapest in March. Does it make sense to purchase my ticket now or should I buy it while I'm in Vienna.
Posted by
Hendersonvlle, NC
486 posts
I'd wait. And if you want to splurge, I'd consider the hydrofoil. We did that from Budapest to Bratislava (only stop on the Budapest-Vienna hydrofoil). It made a nice change from taking the train but was noticeably more expensive (€80 if I remember correctly in 2004).
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
If you book NOW by phoning the Austrian rail call center, you may still be able to get a SparSchiene fare of 19€. There are eight trains/day for which this fare is sold. See here: http://tinyurl.com/2zrvxt.
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
3428 posts
We did the train trip in Nov. Loved the views. You should really enjoy Budapest. We plan to return soon!!!!
Posted by
OP
Alpharetta, Ga, USA
46 posts
Thank you all. Tim, I just booked the SparSchiene ticket and saved a bundle. Thank you for the tip.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
45 posts
Jim - did you book by calling the Call Center. Any language issues?
Thanks!