Budget for traveling in Eastern Europe? [closed]
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We are planning to backpack through Eastern Europe for a month on an Interrail pass and I am trying to put together a budget estimate. Our travel path is not planned yet, but will be something like Greece->Macedonia->Serbia->Hungary->Slovakia->Czech Republic->Poland. I understand that prices will probably vary between these countries.
- What is the average price for staying in a hostel mixed dorm (5-10 persons)?
- How widespread is CouchSurfing, can we expect to be hosted for most of the trip?
(We have previous CouchSurfing experiences.) - What budget should I estimate for food daily when cooking ourselves and buying at super markets?
In most of Western Europe seat reservation on fast trains is compulsory, and can become quite expensive when interrailing.
Is this also so in Eastern Europe, and if so what is the price generally for reservations?
Are there some trains that we should prefer to avoid compulsory seat reservations?
- What is the average price of a double bed in a private room (at a hostel)?
- Is there anything else budgetwise I should take into account?
- In your experience what total budget should be set aside for such a trip, when backpacking and travelling cheaply?
Best Answer
Subquestion 4. - Train reservations:
I took several trains in Eastern Europe last year including some international ones. I never made any reservations for day time seats. I took a few night trains in the Ukraine and from Bulgaria to Turkey. For these I bought the tickets for the berth the day before.
I did not have an interrail pass, and I think you have to pay extra for a berth on a night train with your pass.
In general I think there are not as many 'super fast trains' in Eastern Europe as in the west.
Here's a good list of international trains that require a reservation.
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How much money do you need to travel Eastern Europe?
Traveling Eastern Europe can realistically be done for as little as $30-50 USD / day, including accomodation, food, beer, transport and attractions.Can I travel to Eastern Europe?
Yes, it is still safe to travel to Poland, Hungary and Slovakia, but always check the latest advice before you go. Poland is currently receiving a large number of Ukrainian refugees across its borders, so tourists planning to visit the country should book their accommodation in advance.What is the cheapest Eastern European country to visit?
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Answer 2
Poland:
- Between 8-20 euros for a night for a bed in a dorm in a hostel. Depends on the town and if it is high season or not.
- Not really widespread
- 10-15 euros per day if you'll buy in supermarkets.
- National railway operator is called PKP. You do not need a reservation of Regio/InterRegio/TLK trains (the cheaper ones). Crossing the border in a train is quite expensive. It's better to get to the border, cross it yourself and continue with another train.
- 20-40 euro
- Entrance to Museums and national parks can be paid, but it's not expensive.
- I think about 700 euro for a month should be enough.
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