Any thoughts on the best way to take public transport, and whether it's advisable to try and do this on the same day? Also, any thoughts on whether it's a good idea to purchase euros before arriving in Europe? Advice much appreciated.
Ruth
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in a train schedule...
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Amboise-Bourges: maybe. That train journey takes about 4 hours. Arles is out of the question. It's at the bottom end of the country and there is no high speed connection between the stations.
Euros: Exchange ~100E or so as "starter cash." Fund the rest of your trip via ATMs in Europe. Be sure to notify your debit/credit card companies of your excursions abroad.
Posted by
Boston
4132 posts
Amboise-Arles would be about six hours. Not ideal but feasible. Amboise-Bourges-Arles in one day--not unless you love train compartments.
Amboise-Arles might be more palatable if you design your itinerary to spend time in Paris in between. So if our plan was to arrive in Paris and spend a few days there before going on to Amboise, you could consider going directly to Amboise first thing and saving Paris for later.
Posted by
OP
houston, texas, usw
3 posts
Thank you Martine.
Posted by
OP
houston, texas, usw
3 posts
Thank you Adam.
Ruth