Transport in Eastern Europe

A great deal has changed in recent years when it comes to travel to and from Eastern Europe. Many border crossings have been eliminated, so it is now possible to enter numerous Eastern European countries without passport checks. This has significantly reduced waiting times at border crossings. Together with the abolition of visa requirements, this has made the administrative preparations for a holiday in Eastern Europe much simpler—a positive development for tourism.

When travelling via Eastern European motorways, however, bear in mind that tolls must be paid to use some routes. If driving takes too long, it is now also possible to travel to Eastern Europe by plane at an affordable price.

Regular scheduled flights from German airports serve many of the larger cities. This is the fastest way to reach the destination, particularly for business travellers who need to travel to Eastern Europe for work. Several low-cost airlines now also offer regular flights to Eastern European countries.

You can also travel to Eastern Europe by train, although the journey takes a little longer. Connections to Eastern Europe will continue to be expanded in the future, improving transport links and further promoting tourism.

Here you will find the latest news about travel to and from Eastern Europe. The development of transport infrastructure in Eastern Europe is crucial to the growth of tourism in its many new destinations. For holidaymakers, easy access to their chosen destination is important.