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TrueLowCost vs Rome2Rio & Omio
Most trip planners optimise for convenience. TLC ranks by total ticket price across buses, trains, low-cost flights, and ferries — including messy multi-stop chains when they are cheaper.
What TLC optimises for
- Cheapest-first ranking of the full chain, not just one mode
- Live-ish fares from affiliate and provider sources where available
- Book each leg on the carrier/ticket site — TLC is not an agency
- Europe-focused corridors and hardcore budget travellers
How that differs
- Rome2Rio-style tools are excellent for “how do I get there” logistics and schedules; TLC answers “what is the cheapest usable chain”.
- Omio-style marketplaces often push bookable packages and convenience. TLC surfaces the low total even when it means overnight coaches.
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