Choose transport by distance and schedule pressure
Flights make sense for long north-south jumps, while overnight trains can be worthwhile when you value scenery and want to save daylight hours.
Buses fill important gaps between destinations, but comfort varies. For short city transfers, ride-hailing apps are usually the simplest option.
Transfers decide whether a route feels easy
Airport timing, station distance, local traffic and hotel check-in matter as much as the headline journey time.
If your itinerary is tight, build in margin rather than chaining multiple same-day transfers across unfamiliar cities.