VALUE FOR MONEY? Regiojet First Class Budapest to Vienna - or was it business class?

[@WaxAddictz]

I travel a lot along this route (I'm based in prague). You found yourself on an older train where 1st class apparently exists but actually doesn't and it's very annoying when the train is full or the weather is hot (this has happened to me a few times). If you choose the route that doesn't go via Vienna and departs from Nyugatti you should have better luck and you should be able to select a single seat that you wanted on the website when doing the reservation. It's very good value for money and if you get bored just head to the bar and chat to some random people getting drunk (we're mostly friendly ;-). Really enjoy your videos!

[@johnledingham852]

Thanks Scott. And never change. Always be a kid at heart!

[@jonjohnson2844]

Wish I had your energy Scott! Always entertaining, can't imagine the work that goes on behind the scenes to produce such quality videos.

[@KeefsCattys]

Brilliant watch Scott. I love Sunday mornings . Safe travels

[@PeterFabian]

The advantage of Regiojet definitely is that, despite not having a bistro/restaurant car (they had a few, but had to pull them out of service for structural safety reasons... Not sure what the state is now), they have pretty good at seat catering at damn good prices. I used to eat their sushi all the time.

[@stevendrennan167]

Another great Video from a fellow Buddie. During COVID I had a multi city holiday booked in Budapest, Vienna and Prague. Train for the trips between the cities.All had to be cancelled but I was given a voucher from the value that lasts 10 years. I just need to find the time from that trip

[@ronik24]

Kelenföld is an absolute paradise for trainspotters, I don't think there is any station in Europe or even the world that sees that many different operators, private freights, special locomotives, etc. I can absolutely recommend staying there for a longer period of time! The old station building is now completely obsolete, you can disregard that. There are several underground concourses (connecting to the metro as well) and modern platforms. Also in the vicinity: you can get a bus uphill to one terminal station of the children's railway.

[@lorrainecleere7110]

I am really enjoying your videos I could watch them for hrs

[@HSTHoward]

Kelenföld is fantastic for myself, an amazing place to watch freight trains!

[@chriswade7470]

That business class coach looks like a refurbished DB loco hauled intercity coach, part compartment seating part open seating. They were very common on DB intercity trains in the early 90’s.

[@pooki-dooki]

It looks identical to the current InterCity/EuroCity coaches that ÖBB use, right down to the seats. RegioJet probably bought some carriages off of them.

[@richardstreet7518]

I admire your efforts getting content and out of bed when most of us are in the land of nod..

[@neilh1285]

Best channel on youtube!

[@horsehollerer]

Great stuff, Scott. If you'd been able to get one of those solo seats in the open-plan section, looks like it would have been the perfect trip!

[@richardoliver6131]

Very interesting chap is Scott, thankyou so much great video

[@TheUluxian]

Looking forward to your next journey in that classic railcar, I love old coaches like that, as well..

[@ew4nl144]

one moment we're watching you in Greece and next Hungary, brilliant videos Scott.

[@stuartparks8094]

Totally agree about compartments. We travelled from Gdansk to Vienna in the Summer, 11 hours in a compartment. Luckily it was empty after Katowice but it's so awkward compared to standard seating

[@kudzumoose3861]

Did the solo seats get fillled? Loved your trip. It was real. Traveling is full of adventures and mysteries, some good some bad. Thanks for sharing the trip with us.

[@brandonholmes8645]

Did this journey to Prague 6 months ago. Very pleasant. Cabin only half full all the way. 60p off brand bottles of Coke.

[@tomkenyon3721]

The car attendant is wonderful 😍

[@damcoentertainment3956]

It's an advert mate. Calm down. 🙄

[@imsbvs]

Great, I recall travelling between Budapest and Vienna about 30 years ago, it was mid winter and show on the ground, the 1st class carriage was baking hot, and a compartment coach too. Don't remember much else except that there were lots of touts at Kaleti station wanting to exchange money. Oh, and queueing in the snow for a taxi! Much prefer trains to using a bus ....

[@anitapresnell6403]

Thank you for another awesome video Scott. The view from the rear of the train is always fun, you can see where you've been 🤣🤣🤣 Beats sitting in a shared area with others for hours on end. I am like you... I like my own space. 😉

[@FoxyRhino]

Taken this train myself from Vienna to Budapest (and got off at Kelenfold as it was nearer to where I was staying in Budapest than the main station). Like Scott, the upgrade was a no-brainer and was pleasantly surprised on how cheap the food was on board.

[@debshipard1664]

Great video once again Scott.

[@rogertemple7193]

I really enjoy seeing your travels to different places this trip from Budapest to Vienna on the train is going to be really great thanks. ☕👋🇬🇧

[@chelseaboyuk75]

Cheers Scot always a good vlog

[@georgeyankov7289]

You know Scott, if you play that footage from the tail of the train backwards, it will look like you are driving it

[@mcsuibhne005]

Another great video Scott. 😊

[@petrkrejci8130]

Hi Scott, that diesel railcar (made in 1950s I believe) is operating on weekends and it's a regular service to one of the suburbs. And also probably the most beautiful journey in Prague, views are stunning as you ascend. But you will see for yourself 🙂

[@paulgibsonphotography]

Great Video Scott

[@mary-janejenkins9560]

If you’ve got to be in a compartment then that’s got to be one of the best That cheesecake looked absolutely tasty ❤

[@robertblechle6365]

Thank you for the video. 10 well spent

[@nataliesmith303]

What a fantastic business class experience 😊

[@andrewgalt3964]

I now live in Poland and have used the train compartments on several occasions and have never had any problems suppose it’s a matter of personal preference 👍

[@twentyrothmans7308]

I didn't realise that I hadn't subscribed. Fixed, thank you, Scott.

[@alisterhoult4795]

Good Morning Scott, I enjoyed watching your KZbin video! Thank you for the video, Alister Ian Hoult, Carrying Place, Ontario, Canada.

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Thankyou take care

[@danielpeti3885]

Thats the old Kelenfold station you have showed us. no one really using it tbh. Kelenfold is pretty handy to get to with m4 metro or tram. newly built Etele Plaza / shopping centre / is beside it if you want to kill some time. Starbucks is the store on the right upon entering the plaza. Deli used to be nice about 30 yrs. gateway to the southern part of the country hence the name deli./ southern / good luck with your journey.

[@martinstilton1535]

Used to love those old ÖBB coaches with business first (now used by Regiojet), especially when you'd get one to yourself! Reminds me of happy memories of traveling through Austria.

[@andywillis2650]

Good video Scott, great value for money with upgrade. See Mr Marsh mentioned you a couple times in his Flixbus video from London to Aberdeen ( Dundee !)

[@paulhoughton5266]

Hi Scott, hopefully you will get the chance to sample the beers in Prague 😂

[@c898dba]

50 cents for that cheesecake! What a bargain. Nice trip 👍

[@bigwill4423]

Scott...those "toilet tours" are potentially lethal.....some day you're gonna go in there with the go pro and find a "big log" like a baby's arm lurking in the bottom of the bowl! 😲😲😲😁😜

[@Pooky-Cat]

I'm sure he'd chop it if that happened - the footage not the log 😂 😂

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Nice, we had same to Valencia

[@gregorylenton8200]

enjoyed the show.....thanks

[@72lukey1]

Thanks again for your video

[@moonx-cz]

That little railcar might have been a part of the PID day in Prague. The PID day was at 7th September, so if that’s the day when you went there, it might be just a special occasion :)

[@dooley-ch]

That last railway car looks like a lego job!

[@milanweb]

4:15 Fornetti Majas contains liver paste (also, I like to call Fornetti the Hungarian version of Greggs :D)

[@tims-gy8yz]

Regiojet - is that the same Regiojet where you took a coach from London Victoria to Prague :-). Loved the video :-)

[@christinehodge3608]

Another good and interesting video Scott, so much energy, 😅

[@michawinnowicz4117]

@PlanesTrainsEverything Scort, the Fornetti you had may be with liver - májas in Hungarian means livery (loosely translated)

[@severinveganigang8036]

Amazing videos really

[@Fan652w]

Thanks for a quite interesting video. On one point I would disagree with you, . As other commentators have pointed out, Kelenfold is not that bad a station. And (more importantly) it is very busy because (as other commentators have also pointed out) it has excellent Metro, tram and bus connections. In particular metro line M4 and the very busy tram route number 1 terminate at Kelenfold.

[@dianewood15]

Another great video Scott Always enjoy your videos

[@calebmumby5803]

A great video Scott thank you

[@Carter_C737]

Love your content ❤

[@fussyboy2000]

Budapest-Kelenföld is not a dump. The building is a bit unloved but it's mostly an interchange with the bus and metro systems. Regiojet: Low fares, high staff levels, bargain priced catering, what's not to love. I don't understand how they make any money running their trains though.

[@SimonPilkington-g3i]

I think you have this wrong Scott in as much as Kelenföld is a very useful station indeed. It is very well connected by Metro to Central Budapest and if there needs to be engineering work coming out of either Deli or Keleti stations, a train will start at Kelenföld as a result and the Metro transit is a really easy one. Also worth knowing is that a Budapest transport 24 hour pass or 48/72 hour BKK is valid on trains as far s Kelenföld. Guards will only usually check tickets after Kelenföld. Convenient station, well connected by Metro and has a few places to get food and drink.

[@stephenhorobin580]

Deli is a dump😮

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you.

[@stevewareing8525]

Great video Scott. 👍.

[@dayxyzzy5398]

Hey! Old ladies can be 😎 cool!

[@frantisekoliva6304]

Oh nice!! Welcome to Prague, Scott!! :) About a month ago I was thinking of going to Budapest from Prague. And on the Czech Railway website, I saw a connection where the first class was cheaper than the second.. go figure The magazine is "žlutý" which means "yellow".. but I like your pronunciation better :D :D :D And the train at the end of the video is class 830 or former M 262 from the 1950s. The KŽC company bought it a while ago, restored it and runs it on the Prague Semmering route on the weekends :) the route has some cool views too. I took a ride on it this summer and actually did think "I wonder what Scott would say", at least I was 8 years old again that day.. lol If you do take it some day, you'll want to sit on the right-hand side when going out of the main train station towards Zličín ;) And a regular Prague public transport ticket will be fine on the train as well. Let me know if you'll need a travel buddy 😁

[@fatwalletboy2]

18.30 ticket inspector rocks up...."youre Scott arent you?".........brilliant.

[@HSTHoward]

18.30?

[@johnallan4826]

@@HSTHoward he’s never went 18 in his life

[@c1p1moore]

Brilliant Scott 👏 I love your vlogs/content. I've been to BUD, your Regio journey looks fab 👏 I must get out more, you give me inspiration 👍 Keep it up 🚉🚊 Lastly, what's your latest book called? & Where can I purchase? Great ✓

[@annoyingchannel8812]

For God's sake there is massive modern underground station at Kelenfold! That is the old ticket office. Perhaps if you lived in Budapest you'd know that.

[@kevinmcanulty2593]

thanks stay safe

[@julesroy]

I was in a Regiojet compartment from Breclav to Prague earlier this year. I booked the very last seat in the Regiojet office at the train station five minutes before it arrived in Breclav. It is a miserable experience in the six seat compartments when they're full.

[@TravelSoGood]

I've done the section from Vienna to Budapest Kelenfold and I have to say, the service was awesome and the food/drink prices are incredible! I have no idea how they can sell a slice of cheesecake for 50c - they can't be making profit on that?

[@williamhun77]

Kelenföld station Old building is closed since 2014. There is a new part, and there is a new mall in front of the station. You could hang around that 2 hour. Even watch a movie.

[@moonx-cz]

Scott, the solo seats weren’t full, it’s just that they weren’t a part of the business class. The seats you wanted are a part of the “relax” class. So next time you book with RegioJet, book relax class :). RegioJet business class is compartment only.

[@chrismconnochie1279]

Excellent as always, always a pleasure and entertaining.

[@john07973]

Good stuff 👍

[@gav4399]

You don't need to hang about stations for 2 hours. You can have a walk about the streets and give yourself half an hour to familiarise yourself with the station and the platform.

[@johnmull59]

Great content as always....If I were you I wouldnt travel with that old lady..😂😂

[@rich_rich90]

That Hungarian jingle is up there with the SNCF jingle!

[@Letsgobyland]

Regiojet is pretty good. Good video👌

[@CesaresChannel]

As a fellow Scot KZbinr, I love your content. Refreshing, down to earth. I hope your channel takes off like Bald & Bankrupt. Keep up the good work 👏🏻

[@willb8841]

Scott is way better than that wrongen.

[@traceys8065]

Agreed. There's something about B&B that I can't put my finger on, but I don't like him, Scott is more down to earth.

[@traceys8065]

I'm also a Scot and I hope your channel blows up too, all the best with it.

[@jgcondron]

A lot of dodgy stuff online about that bald guy.

[@CesaresChannel]

@@traceys8065I like bald and bankrupt but I know what you mean. He can come across arrogant and dry. But to be honest there are so many terrible KZbinrs about, it’s refreshing to find Scott’s channel, Bald and bankrupt, Harald Baldr, Simon Wilson and Backpacker Ben. Most of the travel bloggers channels are boring

[@Foodie23612]

You need to review that German train with capsule beds.

[@charlo90952]

Funny how WC is almost universally used for the loo. It's the same here in Italy. None of the locals would know what it means.

[@johnjames01]

Their black & amber carriages remind me of old Irish Rail.

[@SeanMidlandstransporthub]

Do you mean Budapest to Prague in the title? Great video though

[@G.J..Journeys]

Great prices and service on the train!

[@tobyclarke8211]

This summer I went on a train from Budapest Deli to Zagreb, went horribly wrong with our carriage getting taken off an hour into the 8 hour journey (even though we had seat reservations until Zagreb) leaving us having to sit on the floor for the remainder of the journey

[@ScottishT]

Its good being a Scot 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[@_swedishtraveler]

👍

[@stubalmer3884]

How long does it take from finishing a video to put it on to you tube. I’ve often wondered how you do it.

[@dennisb9638]

Kelenföld actually isn’t a bad station and streetview doesn’t do the area any justice. Since the last recording the area was redeveloped and there are lot’s of places around to grab a coffee or something to eat. Anyway, fun video! No video from Budapest coming up?

[@langserv]

Relax class is the best

[@mw...]

nothing quite like proper coffee

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

Hey Scott!!!!!!!! You've got the title wrong on this!!!!!! Love from Scott.

[@jakubsimek6246]

The open space seats are relax class - one class under business and officially 2nd class. They cost a bit lessa nd have less free stuff.

[@g745-z2r]

Just as bad as compartments are those trains with open-plan coaches but then all the seats face each other, like Switzerland or Hungary or wherever treats you to. I had to spend hours recently looking at some grumpy looking woman who had to telephone all her friends it appeared. Though not sure it was worse than the recent 6-hour journey in a compartment with people who had brought their poor cat who seemed nervous and appeared to be suffering from flatulence. As if that wasn't bad enough, it was kept in a massive carrier that meant hopping over it to get to the toilet.

[@DateTwoRelate]

Advert slogan: "At RegioJet, there is ALWAYS something wanting."

[@alastairross9628]

Sure beats the Flixbus for comfort. 😅

[@Cayres9]

Freddie Mercury is the only reason i even know where Budapest is lol and apparently he left an impression on Hungary as you often see Queen tribute bands in the local pubs on youtube lol

[@trainsandmodelshungary]

Hey. So why can’t you buy a ticket from Deli? Because Regio doesn’t have an office there. That’s how they keep their fares low. As for the Deli and Kelenföld difference, I just wrote an email to them the first time and they answered in a couple of hours saying it’s absolutely fine getting on at Deli. I recommend you write them an email next time u have doubts. :)

[@christophernoble6810]

At least in a compartment you are spared the din that usually emanates from an open coach. Here in England there are no longer any compartments, which is a shame as they are usually very civilised.

[@paradoxparade1]

Attendant: "You're Scott, right?" Scott: "No, I'm just Scott-ish. Not the whole hog."

[@alph5230]

On RegioJet they don’t check your ticket, they just take a look if the correct seats are occupied

[@cormycormy]

For some odd reason, on central European trains economy < first < business, unlike aircraft. So business is actually the top class of service.