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Post by georgeberrysheadband on Feb 7, 2019 13:47:34 GMT
Is the £39 option definitely going straight to Budapest after the match or the following day?
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Feb 7, 2019 13:54:30 GMT
6 aways out them, i handed back my France (friendly) ticket as i had to cancel, hind sight maybe i shouldn't have ffs. still going to travel and hope that i find some one with a spare whos friend has had a bereavement or taken ill all of the sudden  |
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Feb 7, 2019 14:26:34 GMT
Is the £39 option definitely going straight to Budapest after the match or the following day? i believe its after the game |
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Post by manulike on Feb 7, 2019 14:59:38 GMT
I never thought that I would ever mutter the words ... but thank G-d for Ryan Air messing up their connections ;-) I booked on Kiwi.com RA Bristol to Cologne and then German Wings to Zagreb. RA delayed their first leg by seven hours, making it impossible. KIWI GUARANTEE
So got a text today offering full refund of both legs and I was happy enough to re-book on the same day to BUDAPEST - now that I have the Pecs to Osijek option sussed ;-)
A couple of notes about the Kiwi Guarantee:
1/. The full refund is only for the air-fare and any taxes, but it does not include the €8 I paid for the RA Priority Booking. They claim that I can approach RA directly for that ...
2/. Not only is there no advantage opting for Kiwi Credit (unlike Wizz Air that give you 120% refund if opt for Wizz Credit). But there is no way of using only a part of the credit, if the next booking you make is a LOWER FARE...
3/. Still, very happy with full refund minus €8 onto credit card (within 3 working days...) especially as my Budapest ticket was €12 cheaper. Here is hoping that Easy Jet doesn't mess that up ;-)
Finally, if anyone is using Kiwi.com you can get €10 OFF using the code KIWICOM10 - if booking is over €50. If booking is over €200 then get €20 OFF with KIWICOM20 - you can certainly use the first code twice, though ;-)
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Post by superunknown on Feb 7, 2019 15:44:13 GMT
6 aways out them, i handed back my France (friendly) ticket as i had to cancel, hind sight maybe i shouldn't have ffs. still going to travel and hope that i find some one with a spare whos friend has had a bereavement or taken ill all of the sudden You've got 6 aways? You'll be fine. |
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Post by superunknown on Feb 7, 2019 15:46:06 GMT
Is the £39 option definitely going straight to Budapest after the match or the following day? I'd say it's very likely. The buses returning to Zagreb are going back the same night so I don't see why the ones heading to Budapest wouldn't as they're similar distances. |
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Post by bleddccfc on Feb 7, 2019 16:12:20 GMT
6 aways out them, i handed back my France (friendly) ticket as i had to cancel, hind sight maybe i shouldn't have ffs. still going to travel and hope that i find some one with a spare whos friend has had a bereavement or taken ill all of the sudden You've got 6 aways? You'll be fine. I've got 6 also but far from sure I'll be 'fine'.. |
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Post by sleepy on Feb 7, 2019 17:49:36 GMT
I imagine the smarter amongst us may be able to work it out.. not me though. Edit: These were the numbers for Albania: Ticket Sales - Stage 1 From midday on Friday 26th October until 10am on Monday 29th October Eligible members: • 2018-20 Red Wall Adult or Junior Member • PLUS • Any 6 out of the last 11 away qualifying/friendly matches on their booking history All 1496 members who qualify for stage 1 are guaranteed a ticket provided they book before the end of stage 1. Ticket Sales - Stage 2 From midday on Monday 29th October until 10am on Tuesday 30th October Eligible members: • 2018-20 Red Wall Adult or Junior Member • PLUS • Any 5 out of the last 11 away qualifying/friendly matches on their booking history Tickets available in stage 2 will be sold on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability. It's possible tickets will sell out before the end of stage 2. There are a further 450 eligible members in stage 2. Ticket Sales - Stage 3 From midday on Tuesday 30th October until 10am on Wednesday 31st October Eligible members: • 2018-20 Red Wall Adult or Junior Member • PLUS • Any 4 out of the last 11 away qualifying/friendly matches on their booking history Tickets available in stage 3 will be sold on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability. It's possible tickets will sell out before reaching stage 3. There are a further 365 members eligible in stage 3. Ticket Sales - Stage 4 From midday on Wednesday 31st October until 10am on Thursday 1st November Eligible members: • 2018-20 Red Wall Adult or Junior Member • PLUS • Any 3 out of the last 11 away qualifying/friendly matches on their booking history Tickets available in stage 4 will be sold on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability. It's possible tickets will sell out before reaching stage 4. There are a further 454 members eligible in stage 4. Ticket Sales - Stage 5 From midday on Thursday 1st November until 10am on Friday 2nd November Eligible members: • 2018-20 Red Wall Adult or Junior Member • PLUS • Any 2 out of the last 11 away qualifying/friendly matches on their booking history Tickets available in stage 5 will be sold on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability. It's possible tickets will sell out before reaching stage 5. There are a further 803 members eligible in stage 5. Ticket Sales - Stage 6 From midday on Friday 2nd November until 10am on Monday 5th November Eligible members: • 2018-20 Red Wall Adult or Junior Member • PLUS • Any 1 out of the last 11 away qualifying/friendly matches on their booking history Tickets available in stage 6 will be sold on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability. It's possible tickets will sell out before reaching stage 6. There are a further 1488 members eligible in stage 6. Ticket Sales - Stage 7 From midday on Monday 5th November until 10am on Tuesday 6th November Eligible members: • 2018-20 Red Wall Adult or Junior Member Tickets available in stage 7 will be sold on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability. It's possible tickets will sell out before reaching stage 7. The last 11 away matches are as follows: •Rep. of Ireland v Wales 16.10.18 •Denmark v Wales 09.09.18 •Mexico v Wales 28.05.18 •China Cup Finals Day - Wales v Uruguay 26.03.18 •China Cup - China v Wales 22.03.18 •France v Wales 10.11.17 •Georgia v Wales 06.10.17 •Moldova v Wales 05.09.17 •Serbia v Wales 11.06.17 •Republic of Ireland v Wales 24.03.17 •Austria v Wales 06.10.16 These are the numbers that I have: BEFORE ALBANIA
1496 / 6+ ; 450 / 5 ; 365 / 4 ; 454 / 3 ; 803 / 2 ; 1488 / 1 TICKET SALES FOR ALBANIA
stage 1 1000 sold ; stage 2 / 200 ; stage 3 / 100 ; 4 / 80 ; 5 / 120 : 6 / 200 Thus, my best guess, for Croatia is:
Stage 1 - seven or more aways - from 12 - if we have circa 1000 allocation
Stage 1 - six or more aways if we have circa 1200 allocation
How confident are you on the figures of stage 1 sales for Albania? 1000 out of 1496 eligible purchased, is that correct? |
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Post by manulike on Feb 7, 2019 18:05:23 GMT
These are the numbers that I have: BEFORE ALBANIA
1496 / 6+ ; 450 / 5 ; 365 / 4 ; 454 / 3 ; 803 / 2 ; 1488 / 1 TICKET SALES FOR ALBANIA
stage 1 1000 sold ; stage 2 / 200 ; stage 3 / 100 ; 4 / 80 ; 5 / 120 : 6 / 200 Thus, my best guess, for Croatia is:
Stage 1 - seven or more aways - from 12 - if we have circa 1000 allocation
Stage 1 - six or more aways if we have circa 1200 allocation
How confident are you on the figures of stage 1 sales for Albania? 1000 out of 1496 eligible purchased, is that correct? That was a specific tweet from dragonsoccer they claimed confirmed by FAW. I think you also confirmed from their Face Book at the time that the total after stage two was 1200 I'm not that good on FB...
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Post by sleepy on Feb 7, 2019 18:56:03 GMT
How confident are you on the figures of stage 1 sales for Albania? 1000 out of 1496 eligible purchased, is that correct? That was a specific tweet from dragonsoccer they claimed confirmed by FAW. I think you also confirmed from their Face Book at the time that the total after stage two was 1200 I'm not that good on FB...
Fair enough. My memory is like a sieve, i have no recollection of confirming that (although it does sound like me!) |
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Post by georgeberrysheadband on Feb 7, 2019 19:07:51 GMT
Is the £39 option definitely going straight to Budapest after the match or the following day? I'd say it's very likely. The buses returning to Zagreb are going back the same night so I don't see why the ones heading to Budapest wouldn't as they're similar distances. Ok thanks. May catch it from Zagreb but then stay Saturday in Osijek and make way to Budapest on the Sunday |
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Post by manulike on Feb 7, 2019 19:16:35 GMT
Forgive the duplicity, but I feel it is important to post this here as well as on the new Welsh Footie thread... DIRECT TRAIN FROM OSIJEK TO PECSI just found out that there is a brand new 4X daily DIRECT train to Pécs - started December 2018. Pecs is a UNESCO World Heritage site ;-) The journey, including a 30 minutes stop at the border, takes 2'30'' costing 25 kn (£3). The most practical is a 10:12 departure arriving Pecs at 12:42. The next one departs Osijek at 13:20 ... From Pécs there are at least 9 express trains daily to Budapest Kelenföld and Deli stations - taking only 3 hours / 4300 fl / £12. If you prefer the train, but want to skip Pecs there is an onward Express train at 13:10 arriving to Kelenfold at 16:20 - so total travel time of just over six hours.
If you really want to avoid the celebrations on Saturday after the match, there is a 18:13 departure as well, that will get you into Pecs at 20:42.
The train stops briefly at Beli Manastir and Pélmonostor.
The Hungarian and Croatian rail schedules only show the train to the border points ...
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Post by rees73 on Feb 7, 2019 20:15:04 GMT
Forgive the duplicity, but I feel it is important to post this here as well as on the new Welsh Footie thread... DIRECT TRAIN FROM OSIJEK TO PECSI just found out that there is a brand new 4X daily DIRECT train to Pécs - started December 2018. Pecs is a UNESCO World Heritage site ;-) The journey, including a 30 minutes stop at the border, takes 2'30'' costing 25 kn (£3). The most practical is a 10:12 departure arriving Pecs at 12:42. The next one departs Osijek at 13:20 ... From Pécs there are at least 9 express trains daily to Budapest Kelenföld and Deli stations - taking only 3 hours / 4300 fl / £12. If you prefer the train, but want to skip Pecs there is an onward Express train at 13:10 arriving to Kelenfold at 16:20 - so total travel time of just over six hours.
If you really want to avoid the celebrations on Saturday after the match, there is a 18:13 departure as well, that will get you into Pecs at 20:42.
The train stops briefly at Beli Manastir and Pélmonostor.
The Hungarian and Croatian rail schedules only show the train to the border points ...
That's a great spot. I was looking to try and get to Pecs so that's a new option. Just need somewhere to store my luggage in Osijek now 🤔 |
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Post by manulike on Feb 7, 2019 20:25:25 GMT
Forgive the duplicity, but I feel it is important to post this here as well as on the new Welsh Footie thread... DIRECT TRAIN FROM OSIJEK TO PECSI just found out that there is a brand new 4X daily DIRECT train to Pécs - started December 2018. Pecs is a UNESCO World Heritage site ;-) The journey, including a 30 minutes stop at the border, takes 2'30'' costing 25 kn (£3). The most practical is a 10:12 departure arriving Pecs at 12:42. The next one departs Osijek at 13:20 ... From Pécs there are at least 9 express trains daily to Budapest Kelenföld and Deli stations - taking only 3 hours / 4300 fl / £12. If you prefer the train, but want to skip Pecs there is an onward Express train at 13:10 arriving to Kelenfold at 16:20 - so total travel time of just over six hours.
If you really want to avoid the celebrations on Saturday after the match, there is a 18:13 departure as well, that will get you into Pecs at 20:42.
The train stops briefly at Beli Manastir and Pélmonostor.
The Hungarian and Croatian rail schedules only show the train to the border points ...
That's a great spot. I was looking to try and get to Pecs so that's a new option. Just need somewhere to store my luggage in Osijek now 🤔 I got into Osijek station from Belgrade and Novi Sad stations, and my first impression was WWWOOOWWWW. Super modern, everyone spoke perfect English, credit card machines at the Kasa and no questions at all with a Mature Student requesting a 50% Student Discount ;-)
I didn't specifically look out for them, but I'd be shocked if there were no lockers for storage.
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Post by rees73 on Feb 8, 2019 13:03:37 GMT
That's a great spot. I was looking to try and get to Pecs so that's a new option. Just need somewhere to store my luggage in Osijek now 🤔 I got into Osijek station from Belgrade and Novi Sad stations, and my first impression was WWWOOOWWWW. Super modern, everyone spoke perfect English, credit card machines at the Kasa and no questions at all with a Mature Student requesting a 50% Student Discount ;-)
I didn't specifically look out for them, but I'd be shocked if there were no lockers for storage.
Struggling to find much information on this route. Can't seem to find information on Croatian or Hungarian trains websites Any help on where to look? Scratch that, you have to change in Beli Manastir. |
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Post by cantonwelsh79 on Feb 8, 2019 13:06:14 GMT
Forgive the duplicity, but I feel it is important to post this here as well as on the new Welsh Footie thread... DIRECT TRAIN FROM OSIJEK TO PECSI just found out that there is a brand new 4X daily DIRECT train to Pécs - started December 2018. Pecs is a UNESCO World Heritage site ;-) The journey, including a 30 minutes stop at the border, takes 2'30'' costing 25 kn (£3). The most practical is a 10:12 departure arriving Pecs at 12:42. The next one departs Osijek at 13:20 ... From Pécs there are at least 9 express trains daily to Budapest Kelenföld and Deli stations - taking only 3 hours / 4300 fl / £12. If you prefer the train, but want to skip Pecs there is an onward Express train at 13:10 arriving to Kelenfold at 16:20 - so total travel time of just over six hours.
If you really want to avoid the celebrations on Saturday after the match, there is a 18:13 departure as well, that will get you into Pecs at 20:42.
The train stops briefly at Beli Manastir and Pélmonostor.
The Hungarian and Croatian rail schedules only show the train to the border points ...
This is brilliant. Thank you Manulike. Party in Pecs on Sunday night then!! |
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Post by rees73 on Feb 8, 2019 13:22:39 GMT
Forgive the duplicity, but I feel it is important to post this here as well as on the new Welsh Footie thread... DIRECT TRAIN FROM OSIJEK TO PECSI just found out that there is a brand new 4X daily DIRECT train to Pécs - started December 2018. Pecs is a UNESCO World Heritage site ;-) The journey, including a 30 minutes stop at the border, takes 2'30'' costing 25 kn (£3). The most practical is a 10:12 departure arriving Pecs at 12:42. The next one departs Osijek at 13:20 ... From Pécs there are at least 9 express trains daily to Budapest Kelenföld and Deli stations - taking only 3 hours / 4300 fl / £12. If you prefer the train, but want to skip Pecs there is an onward Express train at 13:10 arriving to Kelenfold at 16:20 - so total travel time of just over six hours.
If you really want to avoid the celebrations on Saturday after the match, there is a 18:13 departure as well, that will get you into Pecs at 20:42.
The train stops briefly at Beli Manastir and Pélmonostor.
The Hungarian and Croatian rail schedules only show the train to the border points ...
This is brilliant. Thank you Manulike. Party in Pecs on Sunday night then!! I'd be up for that. Looks like a really nice place and makes getting to Budapest on the Sunday far easier. |
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Post by Ger on Feb 8, 2019 18:27:00 GMT
Im looking at Flixbus Sunday to Maribor in Slovenia, staying the night there and then Flixbus to Budapest on the Monday. Get another country in during the trip.
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Post by manulike on Feb 8, 2019 18:54:17 GMT
Im looking at Flixbus Sunday to Maribor in Slovenia, staying the night there and then Flixbus to Budapest on the Monday. Get another country in during the trip. Never been to Maribor, but Ljubljana is stunning
Brno in the Czech Rep (or indeed Bratislava) might also be of interest, on the way back ;-) |
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Post by georgeberrysheadband on Feb 8, 2019 19:16:14 GMT
Anyone on here sample the nightlife last time in Osijek?
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Post by manulike on Feb 8, 2019 19:48:50 GMT
Anyone on here sample the nightlife last time in Osijek? Think most people in Osijek go to sleep after 9pm. It was bad enough trying to find an open restaurant ;-)
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Post by Ger on Feb 8, 2019 19:48:59 GMT
Im looking at Flixbus Sunday to Maribor in Slovenia, staying the night there and then Flixbus to Budapest on the Monday. Get another country in during the trip. Never been to Maribor, but Ljubljana is stunning
Brno in the Czech Rep (or indeed Bratislava) might also be of interest, on the way back ;-) Booked the flixbus. £35 all in for zagreb to maribor, then maribor to budapest. Night in maribor looks nice. Walk to see few sights easily done in a morning i reckon. |
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Post by georgeberrysheadband on Feb 8, 2019 20:19:47 GMT
Anyone on here sample the nightlife last time in Osijek? Think most people in Osijek go to sleep after 9pm. It was bad enough trying to find an open restaurant ;-)
It was a Tuesday (clutching at straws) |
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Post by rees73 on Feb 8, 2019 23:53:45 GMT
So how are we all getting to Osijek if we aren't going back to Zagreb or on to Budapest?
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Post by manulike on Feb 9, 2019 12:04:13 GMT
So how are we all getting to Osijek if we aren't going back to Zagreb or on to Budapest? Thanks to Ryan Air cancelling my Zagreb flight two days after Osijek was announced ;-)) ... Flying into Budapest and using Pecs as a hub in/out of Osijek.
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Post by steveh on Feb 9, 2019 19:25:19 GMT
So how are we all getting to Osijek if we aren't going back to Zagreb or on to Budapest? Flying into Split on Friday morning, getting a taxi into Trogir from the airport, it’s a really nice place on the coast and only 3k from the airport. Afternoon there for a few beers and a decent meal. Flying to Osijek from Split on Friday evening. Staying in Osijek Saturday night and flixbus to Budapest on Sunday morning. |
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Post by rees73 on Feb 9, 2019 19:55:15 GMT
So how are we all getting to Osijek if we aren't going back to Zagreb or on to Budapest? Thanks to Ryan Air cancelling my Zagreb flight two days after Osijek was announced ;-)) ... Flying into Budapest and using Pecs as a hub in/out of Osijek.
Are you going to try to catch the train after the game to Pecs? Might be tight making it but I might try to do that. |
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Post by manulike on Feb 9, 2019 20:09:11 GMT
Thanks to Ryan Air cancelling my Zagreb flight two days after Osijek was announced ;-)) ... Flying into Budapest and using Pecs as a hub in/out of Osijek.
Are you going to try to catch the train after the game to Pecs? Might be tight making it but I might try to do that. Nope. Staying two nights in Osijek. I know a great restaurant in town ;-)
I'll be doing the Thursday and Sunday nights in Pecs
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Post by rees73 on Feb 9, 2019 20:44:05 GMT
Are you going to try to catch the train after the game to Pecs? Might be tight making it but I might try to do that. Nope. Staying two nights in Osijek. I know a great restaurant in town ;-)
I'll be doing the Thursday and Sunday nights in Pecs
Looks like staying in Osijek on the Saturday night is the best option. Maybe a few hours in Pecs on Sunday and then on to Budapest late afternoon Plan to go to Esztergom and Szentendre on Monday as a day trip. |
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Post by manulike on Feb 9, 2019 20:52:35 GMT
IF FLYING INTO ZAGREB AND PREFER TO STAY IN PECS FRIDAY NIGHT?
Luckily for me, I am no longer flying into Zagreb...
However, if you are arriving into Zagreb by 3pm (or just staying overnight) AND you prefer not taking the 5-HOUR Friday train to Osijek (3/daily departing at 06:52 / 09:49 / 16:38) or simply prefer to overnight in Pecs.
You can take the International train towards Budapest, departing at 16:38 only to Gyékényes (arrive 18:08) Depart 19:25 and arrive PECS at 21:49 - total of 5'11'' (including a 70 minute break for immigration/customs)
Just a thought
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