If you have plans on traveling to Europe there is a variety of inexpensive and environmentally friendly ways to get around; all the options I have listed are available to research and book online. If you are searching for flights, online budget airlines offering a complete range of flights are an excellent option and are typically available for online booking via their websites, with flexible return fares - which are perfect for the spur-of-the-moment traveler who is able to change their route at the last minute.

If you’re choosing flights, Fly Monarch fly to some popular destinations in Europe, with cheap flights to big cities like Barcelona, which act as a useful starting point for European jaunts, as they are a centre of activity and a convenient way to start a trip.

Inter-railing has demonstrated it’s a smart travel option with students and those under the age of 25, due to its flexibility and the economic feasibility of the system. For example, it is simple to customize you ticket to suit your exact needs. If all you wish to do is stay in one country then a one-country pass is all that you need.

Two-country passes are also available, as well as global passes for those who have a variety of destinations in mind. The discounts for young travelers are fantastic, and it’s possible to choose a ticket which will suit precisely the amount of train travel you intend to embark on.

Options include 3, 4 and 5 days of travel within a month long period, or, for more ambitious travel, it is possible to buy an all inclusive unlimited pass for a higher fee. If you’re travelling in a large group of 30 or 40, the bus is often, collectively, the cheapest option; however it is also probably one of the slowest and least comfortable methods of travelling. Unless you’re intending to hire a private, good quality bus for you and your party for the duration of your stay, it probably isn’t the wisest choice. Long bus journeys within Europe tend to be stressful, crowded, hot and generally unpleasant, and most travellers resolve to pay extra and take the train next time.

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