we are flying into frankfurt with 2 kids under 7. we want to get to paris then maybe the alps and one other place. my question is how ?
Posted by
Tacoma, WA, USA
671 posts
Are you asking if it is better to take the train or drive? Or what is the question? It is pretty vague!
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OP
Morgan Hill, ca, usa
3 posts
Yes. or both? We found car rental for 500$, but what woul we do with the car in PARIS?
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Ellen, how long is vacation and what month?
Posted by
maplewood, new jersey, usa
818 posts
I'd rent a car in Frankfurt and drive down into the towards Colmar/Strausberg and then drop the car in that area (maybe even on the German side to save $$?) And then take a train into Paris.
Posted by
OP
Morgan Hill, ca, usa
3 posts
we are going from june 16 to july 2
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
8943 posts
I think your kids would enjoy a train ride much more than sitting in a car. Plus, you need car seats in Germany for that age, sort of the booster type, though I imagine car rentals would have them. Riding the train with kids is so easy, plenty of room for them to do stuff if they want, like color or play with lego, etc., bathrooms are available, you can look out the windows at everything and talk about it. I just think it makes for a more pleasant experience for everyone involved. You especially do not want to get caught in a traffic jam sitting in a car in the middle of summer.