The journey to Croatia from Vienna through Slovenia takes 14 hours and guarantees a much smaller carbon footprint.
“We are from Austria, not far from Vienna, and we are heading to Spilt in Croatia by train,” says Brigit Rose, travelling with her husband in a family-size motorcycle.
“It’s not eco-friendly to ride a motorcycle but if you’re riding by train, it’s way better. And I feel less guilty,” she notes.
Is it pricey?
This train departs from the Austrian capital three times a week, but only in the summer. Last year, it transported 2,500 vehicles, four times as many as in 2021.
“It cost us around €800 for three people, with the baby and the car,” said another passenger. But is that too expensive?
“It looks a lot but if you take into account the two-day trip by car and the hotel stays for three? If I must calculate, I’m losing €60, but it’s worth it.”
Travelling by train allows passengers to avoid the risks associated with long road trips, such as fatigue, as instead of driving, travellers can spend a comfortable night in the sleeper car.
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Publish date : 2024-07-23 13:42:49
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