What is the quickest and cheapest way to travel between European countries besides flying?

Question

What would you suggest if I wanted to fly to Paris and spend a few days then go to Amsterdam and spend a couple days and then fly back to the US from Amsterdam?

Renting a car is outrageous and nearly as expensive as flying if you drop it off in another country and the only trains I can find take a long time to get from point A to point B and they are expensive too.

Know of any other rail systems I don't know about or any other suggestions?

Answer 1

The only realistic option is the train. You say it is too slow and expensive, but I think your expectations are too high.

You can buy a one way ticket from Paris to Amsterdam for about $160 and the journey takes just over 4 hours. That seems pretty good to me, it's almost 300 miles you know.

This journey would overall be faster than flying, because if you fly you would have to be at the airport at least 2 hours before departure, and then you could have another hour at the other end getting through security and getting your bags. I think you need to think realistically about this.

Tickets here: http://www.internationaltrainline.com

Answer 2

Train.

It takes 4hrs from Paris to Amsterdam. Fare is around $

70 Euro = $104 USD. It depends on what time of the year. You have to make sure there are some restricted days that the train doesn't run this route. Just like Amtrak in the US.

Check this out

http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/eurost...

or http://www.thalys.com/nl/en/

Answer 3

in not trains (check into a Europass btw) than how about ferries?

Answer 4

trains they are everywhere

or magic carpet

Answer 5

walking it is the cheapest way of travelling,or horse ridding.or dreaming