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My cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Prague turned into a 12 hour nightmare
I saved 15 euros by picking the sketchiest bus company I could find online. We broke down twice, the driver got lost near Dresden, and they ran out of water. I got in at 3am instead of 7pm. What's the worst bus or train ride you've ever taken to save a few bucks?
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barbara_baker575mo ago
My Budapest to Vienna trip took 9 hours once because of a blown tire and a driver who didn't speak English or German. I learned my lesson and now I always pack a full liter of water and a power bank in my carry-on, no exceptions. It doesn't fix the breakdowns, but it keeps you from getting totally stranded. That little bit of control makes the whole thing less miserable.
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alice_palmer206mo ago
They ran out of water? How does that even happen on a bus trip? That's just basic. I'd be so mad. I can handle a breakdown, but being thirsty for hours is a whole other level of bad.
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miles9466mo ago
Right there with you @alice_palmer20. It's pure bad planning, like they didn't count heads before leaving. A breakdown is bad luck, but no water is just neglect. You're stuck there with a dry throat for hours, it's brutal.
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