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The slovaklines buses are comfortable and cheaper than the Euroline buses. There are buses to and from Prague, Budapest, Bucharest and other nearby european cities. I enjoyed my trip to Prague and Vienna by these buses. Theme: Bus
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There are buses between Bratislava and Košice. The problem is that there are very few and it takes so long time to get to Košice – approximately 7 hours. The price should be 10 or 11 euros. The train (which takes approximately 5 hours) is the preferred means of travel to Košice. The price is less than 18 euros one way - though it is highly recommended to buy return tickets (because of the cheap, return ticket price) IF you will be returning the same way. Buying return tickets within Slovakia (and Hungary) is ALWAYS recommended. Sometimes the return ticket price is cheaper than buying a one way ticket!!!
There are no trains from Košice to Uzhgorod (I’m fairly certain) but there are buses that go directly between the two cities. They are dirt cheap. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Even better than bus... take the Danube Ferry! I was in Vienna a couple of years ago and was getting bored after a couple of days, so hopped on the ferry to Bratislava. It took about an hour and went onto Budapest but I think that was about another 4 or 5 hours.
Bratislava is totally safe and the heart of the Old Town has been completely facelifted and looks very smart with many small bars and cafes tucked away everywhere. The only thing to look out for are the brass statues of people crawling out of the drain manhole covers... They are very easy to trip over!
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As for traveling from Slovakia to further European countries, I would definitely recommend plane. Especially if you know the dates of your travel well ahead, there is a great chance of getting some cheap tickets. Check also for flights from/to Vienna, as it is very close to Bratislava and no problem to get to Schwechat (Vienna airport) by bus. With the lowcosts like SkyEurope you have to be prepared for delays, but at the end it will be faster than train anyway. Just don't pass the security check much earlier than needed - the secure zone in Bratislava doesn't offer much entertainment if you are stuck there for some hours waiting for a delayed flight. Instead, go to the shopping center nearby (5 mins by bus).
You can make some picture about possibilities to travel around Slovakia (and also to the surrounding countries) from the search engine at Zoznam: http://cp.zoznam.sk/ConnForm.asp?tt=c&p=ZM&cl=E5. It also gives prices, but only for domestic rides. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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I love getting around by trains, but sometimes you will be paying more for... someone to join you at 6 am and turn the light on in your cabin. After I got my fill of trains and sleeping lengthwise, I decided to save money and unstrap my backpack from around my legs.
Student Agency offers the best seats and service. Don't misplace your ticket though because Slovaks still have some learning to do when it comes to reasoning and customer service. Theme: Bus
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On my last trip to Slovakia (April '07) I flew to Bratislava and then caught a train across country to Kosice in the east and back again. Relatively cheap and comfortable, as well as highly scenic, I took a lot of pleasure travelling this way. Inter-city trains are regular and efficient I have always found. Also mostly uncrowded when you go 1st class, which,as carrier of GBP I could do. SEE THE WEB LINK FOLLOWING THIS FOR INFO ON SCHEDULES Leave a Comment Theme: TrainWebsite: seat61.com
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The Bratislava airport is about 20 minutes by car from the city centre, depending on the traffic. A taxi to the centre should cost 350-500 Kronen. If you pay more, you`ve been cheated.
If you stay only in Bratislava, you don`t need a car as all sights are in walking distance. If you plan to go elsewhere, a rental car is recommended. The motorways are well-signed and well-maintained.
Beware: If you try to reach the airport by car on your way BACK, the turnoff itself is not well signposted. You can easily overlook it. From Bratislava, you have to take the motorway to Nitra and leave at the turnoff "Ivanska Cesta".
To reach the High Tatra by car, it will take ca. 4 hours from Bratislava. Theme: Airplane
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 The Skoda by lmkluque
The best way to get around the town center of Kosice or Vlachovo is by foot. Vlachovo, because it is so small and Kosice because the town center allows only pedestrian traffic.
One thing that was pretty interesting was that they put portable radios, plugged into the cigarette lighter, in their car as a sign of affluence. Evidently the cars are not offered with a radio. Even in those days the Skoda was known to be a well made and lasting car. So, whether or not it comes with radio, it is reliable.
On the last day of my visit they asked me about the kind of car I had which led to a discussion in general about cars in the USA. I found it difficult to explain the varieties offered by each manufacturer and the pricing for each level. Leave a Comment
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