When the Trip Starts Before the Trip: Finding the Best Travel Route
Sometimes the hardest part of traveling isn’t packing, the weather, or the hotel. It’s figuring out how to get where you want to go—especially when you're starting from a smaller town and heading to an island or more remote destination.
That’s exactly what happened to us before a trip from Giannitsa to Tinos. The challenge wasn’t just buying tickets—it was comparing time, cost, and convenience across dozens of options.
🔍 Searching for the “best” way
We opened all the tabs:
– Flights to Mykonos and Syros
– Ferry routes from Rafina and Piraeus
– Train and intercity bus schedules
– Driving routes on Google Maps
– Forums and blog posts
– Travel apps and ticket sites
We quickly realized that finding the "best" route means making dozens of micro-decisions:
- Should you take the train or bus to Athens?
- Which port is better—Rafina or Piraeus?
- Will your ferry arrive in time to catch a bus or hotel check-in?
- Does driving make sense if you're a group?
- Will you pay €30/day for port parking?
⚖️ The main options we considered
✈️ Flight to Mykonos or Syros + Ferry
- ✅ Fast and comfortable
- ❌ Expensive, especially when combined with ferries and local transfers
🚆 Train or Intercity Bus to Athens → Metro to Piraeus → Ferry to Tinos
- ✅ Cheaper, more flexible
- ❌ More steps involved, requires careful timing and coordination
Drive to Rafina or Piraeus + Ferry
- ✅ Total control, ideal for groups
- ❌ Costs add up: fuel, ferry tickets, and parking
What we learned
This one trip made us ask ourselves:
“Why isn’t there a single site that gathers all transport options and helps you figure out the smartest way to go?”
That question became the start of our project. Not as a startup dream. But as a solution to a real travel pain.
If you're planning a trip and want to find the best route, try this:
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Start from your destination and work backward
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Compare not just prices, but time, comfort, and overall travel experience
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Ask yourself what matters most—speed, cost, or simplicity
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And most importantly:
Use Triviator.com
👉 A smart tool that brings together all available transport options (train, bus, ferry, car, flight)
👉 Compares them in one place
👉 And helps you choose what’s truly best for you
No more opening 10 tabs. No more second-guessing. No more wasted time.
Final Thought
Every trip has its little battles—and planning the route is one of the most important. But with the right tools (and a bit of travel wisdom), you can save time, money, and stress—and actually enjoy the journey.
We did it. And now we do it for everyone else.
