How we got to Berlin from Amsterdam #traintravel #berlin #shorts #deutschebahn
Last week we took a trip from Amsterdam to Berlin. There’s nothing particularly unique about this journey in Europe, but as a North American, it still amazes me that we can take a trip like this to another country and major city without ever having to drive, fly, or even take a taxi.
I was just about to say "this is pretty normal" and then you said why you made it. Also the free local transportation is not that common, but it's cool af.
Not many do it, but in 1998 I took a street car 800ft from my home, crossed San Francisco Bay by ferry to board Amtrak to Seattle. A snowy day in the Cascades later, boarded up at a restored downtown hotel and continued the following morning by train to meet friends in Vancouver BC for Christmas. It's possible, even if unpopular.
As an American, I love my car, I do think that a car still provides you with the degree of freedom that public transportation can’t necessarily provide. Especially when it comes to outdoor activities or exploring rural areas. But in urban areas, the United States has no excuse for their poor public transportation infrastructure. I spent more on my four day trip to Nashville (and a small town, ironically called Paris about two hours away to visit a friend) than my whole week to DC and NYC due solely to having to rent a car.
This is great but how much did the train cost vs a flight? I live in the UK and our rail travel is extortionate for some journeys to the point that it's cheaper to fly (which is a massive pain in the arse).
ou took the Intercity from Amsterdam to BErlin. This is in Fact a Highspeed Train. In Germany are Trains, which have a Highspeed higher than 160 Kph called Highspeed Trains. The Intercity travels with a Highspeed of 200 kph
Living in Amsterdam. Pretty much everyone I know goes to Berlin or other cities with flights. Train to Berlin and back is usually cheaper flying. I prefer trains, dont get me wrong, but your videos would be more relevant is you mentioned costs. Train tickets prices usually shock visitors traveling to Europe. My North American friends think I just go everywhere by train, but I dont, mostly bus/plane…trains are just too pricey.
The closest I've ever been to experiencing this in the USA was traveling between Providence to Boston (via Acela), then took the T to my final destination. It gave me a short glimpse of what America could be like. Sucks that it's only possible in a small part of our country.
It still makes me sad that this country not only allowed some robber barons to rip out our nearly universal train system, but abetted them.
I remember the city ripping up the trolley tracks. So sad. Given that 30% of our greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, what would life on earth be like if we still had our trains? Not to mention how much EASIER life would be without having to navigate traffic in a car all the time?
If you don't remember, check out The Big Roads. Just read the parts about the beginnings of paved roads in the US.
Tbf where i live in westbrook, me. I could go down the street, hop on a bus, go to the train station and take a train to boston or new york or florida from here. The US sucks for public transpo but it can be done. And 650km would take about 4.5 hours to drive vs 6 hours on train.
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The 1950's suburban sprawl onward is what ruined the landscape in the US for trains.. we're stuck in a suburban strip mall hellscape..
Could you let us know the price of the train you took from Amsterdam to Berlin, and you if it was a business class or just normal?
I was just about to say "this is pretty normal" and then you said why you made it. Also the free local transportation is not that common, but it's cool af.
Trolling the UK.
Not many do it, but in 1998 I took a street car 800ft from my home, crossed San Francisco Bay by ferry to board Amtrak to Seattle. A snowy day in the Cascades later, boarded up at a restored downtown hotel and continued the following morning by train to meet friends in Vancouver BC for Christmas. It's possible, even if unpopular.
As an American, I love my car, I do think that a car still provides you with the degree of freedom that public transportation can’t necessarily provide. Especially when it comes to outdoor activities or exploring rural areas. But in urban areas, the United States has no excuse for their poor public transportation infrastructure. I spent more on my four day trip to Nashville (and a small town, ironically called Paris about two hours away to visit a friend) than my whole week to DC and NYC due solely to having to rent a car.
And the no-highspeed-train travels at up to 200km/h.
This is great but how much did the train cost vs a flight? I live in the UK and our rail travel is extortionate for some journeys to the point that it's cheaper to fly (which is a massive pain in the arse).
Does it still feel like a vacation for you if you film city footage (for your channel)?
Come to France, where taking the plane is a fraction of the cost of taking the train
Oil subsidies go BRRRRRR
America could never
It is a trick. They're trying to make the Americans move back to the eurozone. Don't fall for it lol
I always forget that Americans got rid of a lot of their railways to help the tyre/car business…
I always forget Americans got rid of most of their railways to help the car/tyre company’s…
Except in America you can travel that same distance and still be in the same state.
This is the future that we should choose if we want our children to live happily… drive your V8 SUV TODAY, your child will probably be hungry tomorrow
ou took the Intercity from Amsterdam to BErlin. This is in Fact a Highspeed Train. In Germany are Trains, which have a Highspeed higher than 160 Kph called Highspeed Trains. The Intercity travels with a Highspeed of 200 kph
Living in Amsterdam. Pretty much everyone I know goes to Berlin or other cities with flights. Train to Berlin and back is usually cheaper flying. I prefer trains, dont get me wrong, but your videos would be more relevant is you mentioned costs. Train tickets prices usually shock visitors traveling to Europe. My North American friends think I just go everywhere by train, but I dont, mostly bus/plane…trains are just too pricey.
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The closest I've ever been to experiencing this in the USA was traveling between Providence to Boston (via Acela), then took the T to my final destination. It gave me a short glimpse of what America could be like. Sucks that it's only possible in a small part of our country.
It still makes me sad that this country not only allowed some robber barons to rip out our nearly universal train system, but abetted them.
I remember the city ripping up the trolley tracks. So sad. Given that 30% of our greenhouse gas emissions are from transportation, what would life on earth be like if we still had our trains? Not to mention how much EASIER life would be without having to navigate traffic in a car all the time?
If you don't remember, check out The Big Roads. Just read the parts about the beginnings of paved roads in the US.
Tbf where i live in westbrook, me. I could go down the street, hop on a bus, go to the train station and take a train to boston or new york or florida from here. The US sucks for public transpo but it can be done. And 650km would take about 4.5 hours to drive vs 6 hours on train.
What was the price for all transit on this trip?
Can't forget to mention dealing with stupid border patrol
Japp, pretty normal in Europe.
Danke!