Compare routes by effort as well as travel time

The shortest estimated journey is not always the easiest one with luggage, limited walking tolerance or several people travelling together.

1. Search the same origin, destination, date and time for two or three routes. Compare total duration, number of changes, walking distance and waiting time; do not compare a current journey with a later departure by mistake.
2. Use available route preferences for fewer changes, less walking or step-free access. Check the selected route's details and current lift or service information when those features matter to your journey.
3. Choose the trade-off you can manage: a somewhat longer direct ride may suit your group better than several short connections. Keep one realistic alternative for disruption and note what would make you switch.

Planner estimates are planning aids, not promises. Recheck close to departure and leave room for the pace of the slowest member of your group.