Tips for your climate-friendly Arrival
Arrival to our Eurohike walking holidays is organised independently by yourself. However we are always at your disposal with tips and support. In general, the arrival journey depends on where you live and your holiday destination. It is up to you whether you want to travel by car or public transport such as train, bus or plane. Each of these travel options has its advantages and disadvantages. Wherever possible, we recommend that you choose an environmentally friendly alternative, such as train or bus, so that you can travel sustainably even before you start your active holiday. But no matter which one you choose, a unique walking holiday awaits you at your destination!
CO₂ emissions per type of arrival: Compare and make informed decisions
But which mode of transport is the greenest? To make it easy for you to choose the most environmentally friendly option, we have compared the CO₂ emissions of the most common means of transport and shown them in the diagram:
- Long-distance bus: 31 g CO₂ per passenger-kilometre
- Train (public transport): 58 g CO₂ per passenger-kilometre
- Car: 166 g CO₂ per kilometre with average load (1.4 persons)
- Plane: 238 g CO₂ per passenger-kilometre on domestic flights
Grams per passenger-kilometre is the unit of measurement used to express the amount of CO₂ emitted per person per kilometre driven. A low value (g/km) means that less CO₂ is emitted during the journey. This means that travelling in a group or using efficient means of transport such as trains or buses is better for the environment overall.
Arrival by Car
Arriving with your own car is possible at any time and without any problems. Put your luggage in the trunk, enter the destination address into the navigation system and start your Eurohike walking holiday full of anticipation. Travelling by car is often a good alternative in terms of CO₂ emissions, although the emissions per person obviously depend on the number of people travelling: The more people in a car, the better for the environment. Electric cars also produce no emissions and are five times more efficient at converting energy into motion than internal combustion engines. However if you have not booked a centre-based tour or loop tour, but a distance tour, your trip does not end at the starting point. But that is not a problem, because we at Eurohike are happy to offer you a transfer back to your car.
Arrival by Bus or Train
However if you would like to leave your car at home or do not own one at all and cover everyday journeys by bike anyway, you should consider travelling by train. In most cases, it is also possible to travel to the holiday destinations by public transport and it is also a lot more sustainable than by car. In many countries, such as Switzerland, Austria and Germany, trains run almost entirely on sustainably generated electricity, making them often the most environmentally friendly way to travel, especially when travelling in these regions. The most sustainable way to travel is by bus, provided it is full. However, if you are travelling locally, we recommend that you consider changing to public transport.
You can find detailed timetable information on the homepages of the following bus companies:
Detailed timetable information can be found on the websites of the respective national railways:
Arrival by Plane
For long-distance trips to Mallorca or Madeira, getting there by car or train is difficult. Above the clouds and with a view of the destination from above, you travel to your next Eurohike walking holiday by plane. You must also note luggage regulations for this type of arrival. Most airlines allow a maximum weight of between 20 and 23 kilos per piece of luggage.
You will definitely find your next flight on these platforms:
You can find lots of information about travelling in our travel documents
To make planning your tour as easy as possible, you will find valuable information in your travel documents for all our Original Tours, which you will also receive in digital form in advance of your booking:
- Getting there: Overview of the best ways to get here by car, train or bus.
- Parking: Information on nearby car parks, Hotel car parks.
- Public transport: Detailed information on the nearest stops and timetables.
By making conscious choices when travelling, you too can contribute to an even better environmental balance. Use our tips to make your trip even more sustainable!
