My $12 overnight bus from Berlin to Prague saved my trip budget

I booked a FlixBus for a 7 hour ride that left at 11pm, got a full night's sleep, and arrived right in the city center at 6am, saving a night's accommodation. The seat reclined enough to be comfortable and the bus was quiet, so I felt rested enough to explore Prague all day. Has anyone else found a specific overnight route that worked surprisingly well?

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foster.mary1mo ago

Wish all budget travel was that smooth.

the_miles1mo ago

Saw a blog post about a guy who flew to Lisbon for under $300. Said the trick was booking on a Tuesday afternoon.

caleb_ellis14d ago

That Tuesday afternoon tip is a classic myth. It's more about being flexible with your dates than the exact day you book. I've found setting fare alerts and checking nearby airports works way better. Flying into a city like Porto instead can save a ton, then you just take a cheap train down. The real trick is avoiding peak summer travel if you can.