Even with COVID-19 and $7.50 to $9 a gallon gasoline, the basic rules for getting around within Europe remain as they were years ago:
— Rent a car for exploring the countryside and staying in country inns.
— Use a low-fare airline for long intercity or international trips.
— Take trains if you’re staying in cities or towns that are no more than 500 miles apart.
For those who don’t already know, Europe’s main tourist-destination countries maintain dense, efficient passenger rail networks—something the U.S. hasn’t had since 1940, if ever. Trains are fast, comfortable even in second class, and frequent. Fares can be high—sometimes even higher than low-fare airlines’ rates—but the product they offer is also a lot more comfortable and convenient.
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