Travel green

Connecting popular Erasmus+ destinations through green travel

What is the connectivity potential linking Zurich, Prague and Porto to their top 5 destinations for student mobility? Find out by clicking on the cities (represented in blue dots) in the map below, based on the "Connectivity Reports" developed by the University of Zurich in the framework of the SET project. For further insights into the climate impact of these routes and also for Budapest, Istanbul, Madrid, Paris, Rome, Vienna, and Warsaw,... please refer to the Factsheets on Sustainable Student Mobility.

  • by train
  • by bus
  • by car
  • by plane

Travel times were calculated using Rome2rio for the randomly selected date of October 24, 2024, assuming travelers choose the fastest routes and direct flights. Times include real-time data, schedule estimates, and average transit times. For car travel, 30-minute breaks were added every 3 hours, with a 10-hour over-night break every 8.5 hours. For train and bus travel, it was assumed travelers sleep en route. The dotted route on the map does not represent the exact travel route.

Travelling by train or bus to your exchange destination in Europe thus

  • reduces your climate impact compared to other transport modes,
  • gives you a great opportunity to explore Europe, its natural and urban environments, people, and cultural diversity,
  • enables you to make productive use of travel time, to reconnect with yourself and / or other people.
Click here for further connections between European cities and their top destination
two young people ready to travel, with bagpacks, suitcases and sunglasses

With the support of the Sustainable Erasmus+ Travel (SET) project, the stories of 16 green storytellers were showcased who travelled to their Erasmus+ destinations sustainably and documented their journeys through videos, stories, testimonials, and blog articles.

Their inspiring stories highlighted that when you choose green travel, you not only help protect our environment, but you also gain new skills, build meaningful connections, and arrive at your destination with a fresh mindset. This form of slow travel encourages a deeper connection with the places you pass through, turning the journey itself into a valuable and enriching experience.

Read their testimonials and blogs, and watch their stories on Erasmus.Generation Instagram account.

Feeling inspired and want to share your own green travel experience? Submit your testimonial!

Here's also a selection of green guides from universities with tips (and more!) for a sustainable life on mobility: