I’ve taken a few overnight buses and trains, and every time, I think, this will be the time I actually sleep. Spoiler: I never do. The price is unbeatable—I once got an overnight bus from Madrid to Barcelona for $20—but arriving sleep-deprived and sore makes me question if it’s worth it. On the flip side, I know people who swear by them as the ultimate budget hack. What’s your take? Are overnight buses and trains a great way to save time and money, or do they just leave you exhausted and regretting everything?

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If you can actually sleep, overnight buses and trains are an amazing way to save money and maximize travel time. But bring earplugs, a neck pillow, and melatonin. If you know you won’t sleep, consider flying or taking a morning bus instead—you don’t want to waste an entire next day exhausted.

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