DiveAndTurnaround Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Hey, I need your help, since I'm going to the netherlands next wednesday. I wonder what is cheapest way to travel from the german border (bad bentheim) to amsterdam. I'm planning on going by train. the cheapest connection i could find was 26 Euro. Are there any cheaper tickets available like special tickets. And what is cheapest way to stay in amsterdam for one night? I would really appreciate your help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eline. Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 I think by train is the best way of travelling.. I don't think there are other direct connections from Germany to Amsterdam (other than flying, but that's even more expensive than going by train) What are you gonna do in Amsterdam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jette Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Hostels are probably cheapest (apart from sleeping on the streets, but that doesn't sound particularly comfortable). Sleeping in a dorm room (so with other people) is usually cheepest and there it's relatively easy to get a bed at the last minute. You can also book a private room, but obviously they are somewhat more expensive. I suggest you use google and compare prices. http://www.hostelbookers.com/ http://www.hostelamsterdam.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Train is probably the cheapest way. But you can never trust the NS, there always delays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jette Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Train is probably the cheapest way. But you can never trust the NS' date=' there always delays.[/quote'] Dutch people have a tendancy to complain about the rail company, but it actually isn't all that bad. Not compared to how it is in England anyway from what I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eline. Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Yeah, the english railways are even worse because there isn't just one company. But I hate the train because it's so expensive here in holland. And I've never travelled by train without having delays so.. I think we've got all the right to complain about it :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jette Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 I haven't experienced that many delays so far but I don't go by train all that often and when I do usually less than 1,5 hour at a time. They are getting expensive though! They keep having these small increases in prices, like 3%, but they do it quite often! Anyway it's not like whole trains disappear or anything, just some delays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jette Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 This thread suddenly reminded me of something I saw on the news some time ago. It was about the Dutch Railway company. They had taken over an area in the Northern of England I think it was. All the people were so thrilled that the NS was taking over because apparently the NS has such a good reputation and maybe now the constant delays and cancellation of trains would end. Kind of ironic to see all those people rejoice about the company that we constantly complain about. Mind you, the company before the NS seemed to have really messed up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eline. Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Whaha, no how much would the prizes increase if they would lose trains.. I don't travel that very often by train, but even going to Amsterdam once per two weeks costs me half my pocket money.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireentje Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 I'd go for travelling by train too, then in Amsterdam just take the subway or the tram. Anyway, 26 euro's for a train ticket, ridiculous right :) I've got myself a discount card for the Dutch railways, it saves me almost half the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveAndTurnaround Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 I think by train is the best way of travelling.. I don't think there are other direct connections from Germany to Amsterdam (other than flying, but that's even more expensive than going by train) What are you gonna do in Amsterdam? I'll attend a concert. A secret concert by the band everybody likes at this site. :cool: Oh, and thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eline. Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 AAH :o A secret concert? Are you kidding me? Are they giving a secret concert wednesday? Where, where? How come I don't know about that? Aargh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Didn't you hear? 3fm gave tickets for that secret gig. That was last week. Unfortunately, I didn't get one :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eline. Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Aah.. I didn't know it was last week :( Well, we've always got the 7th July left :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 I'm going to :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eline. Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Cool cool cool! Me too (of course, all fans are going.. :P) Even though Arnhem's not like.. nextdoor.. but I would do anything to see them live! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Who wouldn't? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireentje Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Me too! :) (duh, I'm going witheline. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Voorschoten, aye? :wink3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireentje Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 We're all one big happy family (no we're not) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireentje Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 yeah, Voorschoten rocks :p No it's small, but anyway...where do you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireentje Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 I'll be back in half an hour, see ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireentje Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 I'm back, muahahaha :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Welcom back :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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