Ister, Budapest — Travelrags

Lonely PlanetJul 29

The movement to make travel more sustainable has boosted demand for sleeper trains. Here are nine routes that get you to a new destination by dawn.

overnight adventure from Budapest to Bucharest

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IsterPlaceovernight adventure from Budapest to Bucharest
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