Now that many European countries allow fully vaccinated visitors it's time to say"oui" to a Parisian croissant maybe wave to the Queen or just relax in the Mediterranean heat. Now all that's left to do is figure out the best way to move forward.

Europe has more than 40 countries that tourists can visit. Because there are so many countries to see one of the most common questions we get is how to get around Europe.

The meaning of “best” may vary from person to person!

Your best way to travel around Europe will depend on a number of factors such as whether you want the cheapest fastest or most flexible routes. Because of this it's important to think about all of your options.

If you want to take a trip to Europe you should first think about how many people will be going with you where you want to go how long you want to stay how much luggage you want to bring and when you want to book. These questions will help you select which of the following major modes of transportation in Europe is best for you.

Trains

In Europe trains are thought to be the best way to get around. The train system is big the tickets aren't too expensive and the scenery is beautiful. Trains are a great way to get to a lot of different places quickly and easily.

If you want to visit many countries or want to travel Europe by train you might want to get a Eurail Pass. The Eurail Pass is a single piece of paper that lets people from outside of Europe take trains for the first time in 33 different countries.

The trip must happen within a certain time frame and with the pass you don't have to buy separate tickets from one place to another. It may be cheaper than buying individual tickets and you don't have to go to the station and wait in line to buy them.

When you travel by train with a Eurail Pass you have the most options of any way to do so. So you can follow your wanderlust and set as many travel goals as you want in Europe.

When you travel with a mobile Pass you can carry Europe with you and change your plans from your phone. The Eurail Pass and Eurail global pass can be used on local trains high-speed trains and even night trains. Depending on how you plan your trip traveling with one may save you money as well as time and give you more freedom.

Get the option of renting a car or camper

Renting a car or camper may be the most expensive option but it gives you the chance to see some of Europe's most remote places.

A car or camper could also be a quick choice since there is often little time to wait. You'll also be able to fill it up with as much stuff as you want. These are suitable options for groups and families. Before you rent a car make sure your driver's license is valid in the countries where you'll be going. You should also check out official websites to learn about the rules of the road. For example do pedestrians have the right of way what is the speed limit do you drive on the left or the right and so on?

Another idea is to choose the option to not pay for insurance. This means you'll have to pay a little more but you won't have to pay an excess if you get into an accident (depending on the terms). For the top quality services for rental cars you can look up DiscoverCars.com.

DiscoverCars.com has grown to serve places all over the world by partnering with both well-known international rental companies and reputable local businesses. They offer all kinds of cars from more than 500 partners in more than 10000 locations around the world including one-way rentals.

Take a Cruise

Plan a tour or cruise for people who want to sit back and relax while someone else takes care of the details. You can choose TourRadar for this purpose. It is one of the first Adventure Booking Platforms in the world. It makes it easy to book individual group and custom-made multi-day organized experiences from more than 160 locations around the world.

Tours can take place on the continent such as along rivers or highways or on a cruise ship sailing around the Mediterranean or Baltic seas.

By Plane

If you want to see a lot of places in Europe flying is often the fastest way to get around.

Omio can help you find the best deals on flights all over Europe. In contrast to other booking services they show every flight that is available and the cheapest price. Omio also has a cool feature that lets you search for flights to "anywhere" and find the cheapest options.

By Buses

Buses aren't the most fun or fastest way to get around but they get you where you need to go and save you money for food lodging and fun. You can be more spontaneous with your trips when you take the bus because you can buy tickets just minutes before the bus leaves.

Trains and buses usually go to the same places but a train ticket will cost more because it will probably get you there faster. But traveling by bus in Central and Eastern Europe may be faster than traveling by train. When taking a bus trip it's best if it's not a long one unless you plan to take an overnight bus and sleep most of the way.

Conclusion

There is no one "best" way to travel through Europe but this guide should help you get started! A big part of your trip depends on what kind of traveler you are. What you're comfortable with where you've traveled before and how much time you have are all factors.

Each of the parts listed above can be done in different ways depending on your preferences. So to make sure your experience is as good as it should be choose the best way of travel that makes sense to you instead of what other people tell you to do!