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The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube

From Tube maps and fare zones to Oyster cards and the Night Tube, Rome2rio has all the tips a first-time visitor to London needs to know about the London Underground. Whether you need to get to Heathrow Airport or find…

Posted March 14, 2018 Read more ›

The beginner’s guide to the World Nomad Games

The World Nomad Games is held every two years in Kyrgyzstan, with 3000 athletes from 77 countries participating in 37 types of ethno-sports such as horseback wrestling, archery and hunting with golden eagles.

Posted August 3, 2018 Read more ›

From London to Paris and beyond, by Eurostar

Advance-purchase Eurostar fares can be cheap, and the many possible connections make travel between Britain and Western Europe quick and affordable.

Updated May 18, 2018 Read more ›

French strikes 2019: What are my alternative transport options?

With SNCF train strikes causing travel chaos in France, Rome2rio has alternative transport options – from bus services to car-pooling – to make your journey as stress-free as possible.

Posted April 16, 2018 Read more ›

Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled

The easiest way to get from Ljubljana to Lake Bled is by bus from Ljubljana bus station to Bled bus station; but if you want to get there quickly, frequent trains depart from Ljubljana central train station to Lesce-Bled train…

Posted November 1, 2017 Read more ›

Greyhound bus travel in the US

Travelling by bus in the US is generally cheaper and more flexible than flying or taking the train and it doesn’t get any better than the classic American road trip with the wide-open scenery and the tiny, less-travelled towns. If you don’t…

Updated June 27, 2018 Read more ›

How do I buy a London Underground ticket?

A simple, at-a-glance explanation of all your London Underground ticket options, how to buy them and, most importantly, which one you should choose.

Posted March 7, 2018 Read more ›

Bali’s Mount Agung eruption: What to do

Article updated 09.25 AEST on 6 August 2018: A magnitude-7 earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Lombok on Sunday 5 August, causing numerous casualties and shaking the neighbouring island of Bali. Airports on both islands are currently operating as normal. We…

Updated August 6, 2018 Read more ›

How to get from Southend Airport into central London

With routes to some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations, a single, easy-to-navigate terminal and just a handful of boarding gates serving its lone runway, London Southend Airport (airport code SEN) is a hassle-free antidote to mega-airports like Heathrow. But…

Posted July 11, 2018 Read more ›

Australian F1 Grand Prix: How to get there

The Australian F1 Grand Prix draw fans from all over the world to Melbourne every year. Here are the best ways to get to Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit and around the city over race weekend.

Updated August 23, 2018 Read more ›

Australian Open: How to get to the tennis

Wimbledon, Roland Garros and Flushing Meadows are all quite a hike from their city centres. The year’s first Grand Slam, by comparison, is a few minutes stroll from downtown, along the river and past bars and restaurants well-known for slowing…

Posted January 9, 2018 Read more ›

How to get from Stansted Airport into central London

With the most scheduled flights to and from Europe out of all six London airports, many travellers to the English capital will pass through Stansted (airport code STN). However, what many of them might not realise is that London’s third busiest…

Posted July 11, 2018 Read more ›

Thanksgiving travel tips 2018: Your cheat sheet for stress-free travel

Thanksgiving travel doesn't need to be stressful. Here’s how to effortlessly sail into Thanksgiving dinner, with not a hair out of place.

Posted September 21, 2018 Read more ›

Cherry blossom in Japan? Here are the best ways find it!

Cherry blossom season marks a time of renewal in Japan and it's also a wonderful time to visit. You'll find plenty of options for travelling around, and flying is probably the least attractive.

Posted February 6, 2018 Read more ›

Travelling around the UAE

Flying into the United Arab Emirates, you’ll see a desert vision of sky-puncturing towers and Xanadu-like five-star hotels. The two main entry points are the closely connected twin cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, both thrill-a-minute proposals with a motherlode…

Posted November 24, 2017 Read more ›

How to get from JFK airport into New York City

Whether you're heading to Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens, we explain how to navigate the AirTrain, subway and Long Island Rail Road so you can get moving in New York City as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Posted June 8, 2017 Read more ›

How do I get to Rome from the airport?

If you're flying into Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino–G B Pastine International Airport (CIA), taxi, train or bus are your best options to get into central Rome from the airport – although your choice will depend whether speed,…

Posted November 10, 2017 Read more ›

Winter Olympics, South Korea: Getting there and getting around

Let’s start with size: South Korea is small. It’s only a third of the size of Germany; a quarter of the size of Japan; and a fifth of the size of California. A train ride from Seoul, near the north-western…

Posted January 12, 2018 Read more ›

FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia: Getting there and around with Rome2rio

Headed to the FIFA World Cup in Russia next year? You may need help figuring out the best way to get to Russia, how to get from one city to the next and even how to get from your accommodation…

Posted January 3, 2018 Read more ›

How to get to Lake Como and the Italian Lakes region by train

We explain how to get to Lake Como, Lake Garda, Lake Lugano and Lake Maggiore, whether you're coming from the airport or travelling between lakes. Rome2rio provides train ticket and schedule information as well as alternative and scenic routes around…

Updated August 1, 2018 Read more ›