Euro Tour 2009 - Travel Informations

[Zjoske]

Norman (and everybody)... what options do we have to travel from Rotterdam to Berlin?

Taking the train is a good option:
Rotterdam - Utrecht: €10,60
Utrecht - Berlin: €39,-

Almost 10 hours though... (sleeping train)
Leaves 14th around 7pm and arrival around 5am

http://www.nshispeed.nl/en

We'll probably drive with 1 car to Berlin so unfortunately no room left there...

Another option is flying with Ryanair from Dusseldorf-Niederrhein airport on the 14th. Costs €22,57 including taxes. Additional costs: train Rotterdam - Nijmegen €19,80 and a taxicab from Nijmegen to airport (not very expensive, maybe 10 euro's pp)

[norman-grunge]

the east midlands flight is Ryanair, but it cost me a lot more because I am taking my little monster with me,....

the flights were £20 return, total cost...over £250.....£40 fucking quid to take a bag along the way, and 20 quid each to check in!!! no online checking in becausen I have an infant....unreal, but I dont care I'm seeing PJ

Norman getting from East Midlands is easy to manchester, there is a train direct, just worried about the time of night the plane lands. I would defo suggest hiring a car at the airport - one that you can leave in manchester - should cost you no more than 30 pounds and give you total flexibility

Thanks Paul! But I think I will take the same flight as Victor. We arrive much earlier the day and it's directly Manchester. Now just have to find a good way from the airport to the hotel. Vic do you have any suggestions?

[VicSpeed]

Im not sure as i left Manchester 9 years ago, but I think the best option is to catch a bus to the Central Coach Station.

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s ... ,-2.237649

[pdalowsky]

train or taxi also Norman, the airport is right next to the train station and goes direct to city centre, you can then hop on the tram to the MEN

[massimo]

My girlfriend spoked again....no more show for me! I'm sorry guys to share few time with you..

Some heads up about Berlin? Hotel? Is better to book in the center of the city or near the arena?

[VicSpeed]

where is the arena?... is it close to the airport?

My plane takes off at 8 am!

[norman-grunge]

There are 2 airports in Berlin - Tegel and Schönefeld. Schönefeld is quite near to the Wuhlheide. You can take a tram.

[VicSpeed]

There are 2 airports in Berlin - Tegel and Schönefeld. Schönefeld is quite near to the Wuhlheide. You can take a tram.

Nice!

[pdalowsky]

There are 2 airports in Berlin - Tegel and Schönefeld. Schönefeld is quite near to the Wuhlheide. You can take a tram.

Nice!

great stuff, Norman do you know which hotels are close to the arena??

[massimo]

I land in Schönefeld but I have a free day to visit the city..

[pdalowsky]

I have two days to wander the streets massimo and fully intend to take in the zoo. Its not every day you get chance to see a panda and pearl jam

[VicSpeed]

Paul we have panda bears in Madrid also...

[massimo]

[pdalowsky]

Paul we have panda bears in Madrid also...

thats cool Vic, really cool, its one of those things I have never seen so i fully intend to have a look whilst in Berlin!!!!

[norman-grunge]

Here are some hotels in Berlin:

HRS
Opodo
Bookings
Expedia
Venere

This hotel is very near the Wuhlheide.