OBJECTIVE
● The objective is to define precise schedules for a bus trip between Rotterdam and Luxembourg that respect a maximum total duration of twenty-four hours.
● The plan requires return arrival in Rotterdam at least five hours before the twenty-four-hour limit. ⏱
● The goal includes maximizing daylight time in Luxembourg.
DEPARTURE AND RETURN CONDITIONS
● A bus trip with FlixBus between Rotterdam and Luxembourg lasts approximately five hours and thirty minutes.
● Departures are available at different times, including night and day slots.
● Early morning arrival in Luxembourg ensures daylight presence in the destination. 🌞
SCHEDULE PROPOSALS
● A departure from Rotterdam Zuidplein at 00:30 allows arrival in Luxembourg at approximately 06:00.
● A return at 12:30 from Luxembourg allows arrival in Rotterdam around 18:00.
● This schedule meets the condition of returning more than five hours before the twenty-four-hour limit.
LIMITATIONS OF LATE DEPARTURES
● A departure at 22:05 from Rotterdam results in arrival in Luxembourg at 03:40.
● Remaining daylight in Luxembourg is then limited by the requirement to return before the specified limit.
● Return options that meet the condition are significantly reduced. 🚍
TICKET DETAILS
● A specific booking shows departure from Rotterdam Zuidplein at 08:20 and arrival in Luxembourg P+R Bouillon at 14:50.
● The return on the following day at 02:10 from Luxembourg arrives in Rotterdam at 09:10.
● This booking exceeds the twenty-four-hour limit by fifty minutes.
ALTERNATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
● An earlier departure from Rotterdam extends daylight availability in Luxembourg while meeting the return limit.
● An earlier return from Luxembourg the same day ensures compliance without limiting daylight hours drastically.
● Maintaining both departure and return within the same calendar day offers better compliance with all conditions. 📅
PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS TO ZUIDPLEIN
● Travel between the specified local starting location and Zuidplein involves a walking segment, Metro line D, and a second walking segment.
● The total time for this connection is approximately thirty-three to thirty-four minutes.
● Multiple connection options are available at intervals of about fifteen minutes.
DAYLIGHT OPTIMIZATION STRATEGY
● Choosing arrival in Luxembourg between 06:00 and 10:00 maximizes daylight exposure.
● Avoiding departures that arrive during night hours preserves usability of destination time.
● Departures too close to the return limit should be avoided to maintain buffer time. 🌍
COST STRUCTURE
● Example fares include €64.98 for the outbound leg and €77.98 for the return leg.
● A service fee of €0.99 applies to the combined booking.
● The total example cost is €143.95.
FINAL TECHNICAL OUTCOME
● The central learning outcome is the ability to calculate precise travel schedules that comply with strict total duration and buffer requirements while maximizing daylight use in the destination.
● Applying these principles requires verifying transport durations, departure and arrival times, and all connection intervals.
● The resulting schedule ensures efficient travel planning within all constraints.
My Diary - Leonardo Cardillo 