Daily but fairly slow services operate in the northern part of the country between Algiers and Oran, B jaia, Skikda, Annaba and Constantine. Trains on the southern routes only carry second-class coaches. Road surfaces are reasonably good. All vehicles travelling in the desert should be in good mechanical condition, as breakdown facilities are virtually non-existent. Travellers must carry full supplies of water and petrol.
Traffic drives on the right.
Relatively inexpensive coaches link major towns. Services are regular but this mode of travel is not recommended for long journeys, such as travel to the south from the coastal strip. Services leave from the coach stations close to the centres of Algiers and Oran. Many hotels can also arrange car hire. A carnet de passage may be required if one's own car is to be used.