Cervar Porat - Istria

The summer holidays are just around the corner and many have not yet decided what kind of transportation they will use. A good number will choose to fly, since travel time is significantly shorter. Some will probably want to take their car on holiday so that you won’t be forced to pay unnecessary money for transportation. But the trip from Scandinavia and Northern Europe is very long, so there is something called the Autozug. This is a train which in addition to people, also transports cars.


Autozug’s regular starting place is Hamburg and Berlin. Those who intend to travel to Croatia can stop by two places on the way down: one is Villach in Austria and the other is Trieste in Italy. The trip from Hamburg to Trieste takes 18 hours and is very comfortable. When I tried out Autozug for the first time I was pleasantly surprised how well organized it was, how comfortable it was and just how clean it was on board the train. Interior is tidy and there is room enough for 6 people inside them. There are multiple power outlets, so you can connect a small portable fridge, or just the laptop, so that you can see a movie or two on board. 
The seats are easily made into beds, so that you’re both rested and relaxed before going off and continuing the journey towards your final destination. After you get served breakfast, you have more than enough time to pack your things and get off the train. For an average family of four, it costs 370 to 560 euros, and for those who want to have a separate toilet, the price is 800 euros. It is also very easy to get on or off the train with your car.

Those who wish to travel with Autozug this summer can book their seats on the website http://www.dbautozug.de . I think that this type of transportation will become more and more attractive for those traveling from Scandinavia or Northern Europe to Croatia and Italy, especially now that there are so many problems with the planes due to the volcano on Iceland.