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Getting there safely

Getting there safely

Travelling requires planning. Whether you are travelling by plane, rail or in a car - you will have to make some decisions on getting from A to B. Do you want to travel the fast or the relaxing way? The fuel-guzzling or environment-friendly way? Do you want to plan well ahead - or last minute? Travel at no matter what cost - or save as much as possible? Do you want to be sure about your time of arrival in advance or plan for congested roads?

Luckily, the Internet affords you the stress-free opportunity to book your flight or railway journey from home or to find out, which route is least likely to be congested at what time.
  • What used to be Deutsche Bahn's information desk is now on www.bahn.de. You can make inquiries, book and print your tickets. An additional advantage: This information desk does not only speak German, but English, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch, too. www.bahn.de
  • Lufthansa's English website offers an overview of flight schedules and special offers, and a special form allows you to specifically select the flights you want. www.lufthansa.com
  • The Michelin website contains interactive road and city maps as well as a route planner that plans your trip according to your planned departure or desired arrival. The way it displays your route may take some getting used to, though. www.viamichelin.co.uk
  • AOL's route planner requires entering data in a German web form. But the description of the route is very clearly laid out - and is returned in English: auto.aol.de/Routenplaner