Bus:
Eurolines.The bus always take a bit longer than the train, but it is usually half the price, so well worth it if you have time.
-I travelled from Copenhagen to Paris (one-way 97 euros, 20 hours).
-I travelled from Paris to Brussels (return approx. 40 euros, 5 hours).
-I travelled from Paris to Amsterdam (return approx. 60 euros, 7 hours).
You can normally sleep or read on the bus, and it is comfortable enough.
Train:
Train is fast, but can be expensive. Train is the best way to get around a country when you are there (especially France).
Carte 12-25: This card is great if your home base is France and you plan on travelling a lot in France and from France to nearby European cities (Berlin, Vienna, Geneva, London...). It gives you around 40% off on tickets, and costs 50 euros.
I traveled from Paris to Reims (return approx. 40 euros).
I traveled from Copenhagen to Lund to Stockholm, and from Stockholm to Copenhagen. This was the best train I have ever taken. On the way back, I actually had to buy a first class ticket because it was the only one available. It was a little under $CDN 100, but it was very comfortable, with free coffee, tea, muffins and fruit.
Discount airlines:
As a last resort... The planes are actually sometimes the cheapest option!
Try to book at least two weeks in advance (it is cheaper the earlier you book), and be wary of surchanged and extra fees for shuttle buses from the city to the sometimes very far out airport, and for luggage!
Within Europe:
Ryanair
Easyjet
Vueling
Kayak
Getting to Europe:
Edreams
Tips:
-To make things cheaper, see which planes go to certain cities the most often. Flights will normally be cheaper, and get a cheap flight there. Ex: Madrid - Morocco has a lot of flights, and tickets are cheaper. If you want to go from London to Morocco, get a cheap flight from London to Madrid, and then from Madrid to Morocco.
