Questions tagged [night-transport]
Questions specifically about transport during the hours of darkness, including availability and fare uplifts.
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Why are sleeper buses so rare in some parts of the world, yet common in others?
Although night trains frequently have sleeper services, until recently, I had never come across sleeper buses. The man in seat61 reports their existence in Laos, and apparently they are used in N-...
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How long does it take to get to Budapest airport (BUD) by bus?
I want to know how long does the bus between Budapest city center and Budapest airport take.
I found the official webpage (in english) of the airport where I can take a look at the timetables of the ...
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Intercités de Nuit “Espace Privatif" with 2nd class Interrail?
The French Intercites de Nuit offer the option to book Espace Privatif for a supplement. It is available when booking at least one ticket in first class or at least four in second class. For example,...
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Do the Spanish domestic Trenhotel lines still operate?
The international Trenhotel services from Paris to Madrid and Barcelona were sadly withdrawn in December 2013. Renfe still describes the domestic trenhotel services such as Barcelona - Granada, as ...
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Labuan Bajo to Lombok by bus & ferry [duplicate]
I am in Indonesia, in Labuan Bajo (Flores) next to the Komodo national park, & I have been told it's possible to go to Lombok by bus & ferry.
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How to get from Poto Tano to Sape (Indonesia)?
I am in Sumbawa Indonesia . I would like to cross Sumbawa from west to east, that is, from Poto Tano to Sape.
Is there any transport available for this journey (Public buses, modern buses, shared ...
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How to go from Gilimanuk to Denpasar?
I want to get to Denpasar from Gilimanuk (Bali, Indonesia)
What transportation options are there available (buses, shared taxi, taxi, or else)?
Note that I do NOT have my own car.
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How to buy train tickets in Indonesia?
So I'd like to know 2 things:
I want know all the possible options to buy train tickets in Indonesia (assuming you can buy them from different places).
Is there any advantages when using one option ...
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Yogyakarta to mount Merapi by scooter, possible?
I would like to avoid the packaged tours, and go to mount Metapi (Selo village) from Yogyakarta by motorbike (scooter).
I read Selo village, where the hike to the top of Merapi starts, is about 3h ...
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Is it possible to go from Probolinggo to Bromo on a motorbike?
I would like to avoid the packaged tours, and go to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) from Probolinggo on a scooter. This looks not only cheaper but also nicer and more fun.
My only concern is the state of the ...
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Banyuwangi to Kawa Ijen by motorbike, possible?
I would like to avoid the packaged tours, and go to Kawa Ijen (Sempol) from Banyuwangi by motorbike (scooter).
This looks not only cheaper but also nicer and more fun.
My only concern is the state ...
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Riding an Abra at Night (Dubai)
Abras are small Arabic fishing boats and I am informed that Dubai has a cottage industry of using these boats to transport visitors across the Dubai Creek.
Is it reasonable to expect one or more boat ...
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Is it safe to drive at night in the Canadian Rockies?
As part of a road trip, I am thinking of crossing the Canadian Rockies by car during night time, from Banff, AB to Kamloops, BC.
I am aware that some areas in Canada are not recommended to be driven ...
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Things to do in 12 hour Night layover in Dubai? [duplicate]
I am looking for things to do in Dubai at night. I will be travelling in mid-June and will be arriving at 12.30 am. My connecting flight is at 1 pm next afternoon. I have glanced through the criteria ...
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Is there a way to spend a night at Paris CDG airport?
I have a connecting flight on Air France from Paris CDG to Toulouse at 8:30 on Saturday whereas my original flight from my home country lands at 19:00 hours at Paris on Friday. This means that I would ...
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