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Arsenal fans use ‘trains, planes and automobiles’ in race to Budapest for Champions League final
As flights and hotels sell out and prices soar, supporters go to great lengths to see Gunners face Paris Saint-Germain
TL;DR
- Arsenal fans are traveling to Budapest for the Champions League final after a euphoric Premier League win.
- Many fans are using indirect travel methods like trains, buses, and flights to neighboring countries due to sold-out and expensive direct flights to Budapest.
- Ticket prices for travel have soared, with some fans paying hundreds or even over a thousand pounds for flights.
- Fans are undertaking multi-leg journeys, including overnight buses and trains from cities like Linz, Vienna, and Bratislava.
- The excitement for the Champions League final is high, especially following the Premier League victory, with some fans viewing it as a 'free hit' with no pressure.
- Younger fans, who were babies when Arsenal last won the league, are experiencing this celebratory period for the first time.
- Despite the costs and travel difficulties, fans believe the memories and potential victory are priceless.