Episode 30: Germany by Train vs Car: Pros, Cons & Insider Tips
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Train or car – which should you choose for your Germany trip? In this episode I share the honest pros and cons of both, plus insider tips from our own travels. Before you book anything, listen to this episode to find out what’ll make your trip smoother and more fun.
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Contents
Helpful Links
- Episode 23: The Truth About Taking the Train in Germany
- Germany Driving Tutorial – highly recommended by us and our clients who’ve used it!
- DIY Germany Travel Planner – includes our Germany train travel guide and more transportation guidance
- Custom itinerary service
- One-on-one trip planning consult service
- Itinerary review service
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About Cate
Hi, I’m Cate, host of the Germany Travel Planning podcast and co-founder with my husband Aaron of My Germany Vacation.
I used to live in Germany and have worked as a German professor and intercultural trainer preparing people to live, study, and work in Germany. Aaron, who used to work in IT, and I have 35 years experience traveling to all corners of Germany (and into surrounding countries).
As digital nomads we spend several months each year in Germany and surrounding countries doing on the ground travel research.
We started My Germany Vacation to help you plan unforgettable, stress-free, and super fun trip to Germany and beyond. We’d love to help you, too!
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