How much does it cost?

From $2,339 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,339 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

It is a self-guided independent tour. You navigate between hotels and attractions on your own, with walking-tour suggestions and detailed itinerary sheets provided. Two days include escorted coach tours: the all-day Neuschwanstein and Linderhof tour from Munich (Day 5) and the 4-hour Sound of Music tour in Salzburg (Day 6).

When does this tour run?

Travel to Europe does not list specific departure dates in the available information. Contact the operator to confirm when the tour departs.

How many nights does the tour include?

10 nights across 11 days, with multi-night stays in Munich (2 nights), Vienna (2 nights), and Budapest (2 nights). All hotels are centrally located near train stations.

Travel to Europe · Independent rail vacation package

11-Day Amsterdam to Budapest Rail Tour (11R02)

Central Europe by rail from Amsterdam to Budapest with castle tours

Travel to Europe's 11-day Amsterdam to Budapest Rail Tour strings together eight cities across four countries using high-speed trains: the ICE from Amsterdam through the Rhine Valley, and the Rail Jet along the Danube from Munich onward. The operator structures the journey as a self-guided independent package, giving you control over daily exploration while providing detailed itinerary sheets, walking suggestions, and pre-arranged hotels near each station. Two escorted highlights anchor the middle: an all-day coach tour from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace (Day 5), and the 4-hour Sound of Music tour in Salzburg (Day 6). You spend two nights each in Munich, Vienna, and Budapest, allowing time to visit nine included museums and castles. Breakfast is daily; lunch and dinner are on your own. This suits independent travellers new to rail who want structure and admission bundles, and couples or repeat rail visitors seeking Central European capitals and Bavarian palaces without excessive daily moves.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has fallen US$190 since 4 Jul, to US$2,339.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Hotel names are marked 'or similar,' meaning the final property depends on availability and the booking tier selected.
The tour starts from Amsterdam Central Station but no Amsterdam nights are included by default; overnight accommodation must be added separately.
Single-room supplement is USD 1,330 above the per-person double rate, a 53% increase from the base price of USD 2,529.
Lunch and dinner are not included; only daily buffet breakfast is provided.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Cologne
Cologne
Tour starts from Amsterdam Central Station; no Amsterdam nights included by default (can be added). High-speed ICE (about 2:40 hrs) to Cologne; visit Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 2railovernight: Wurzburg
Wurzburg
High-speed train from Cologne to Wurzburg. Visit the Wurzburg Residence (admission included) and, seasonally, Fortress Marienberg.
Day 3railovernight: Nuremberg
Nuremberg
ICE train from Wurzburg to Nuremberg. Admission to the Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) included.
Day 4railovernight: Munich
Munich
High-speed ICE rail from Nuremberg to Munich (about 1 hour). Munich admission package included, plus self-guided walking-tour suggestions.
Day 5overnight: Munich
Escorted Coach Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace
All-day escorted coach tour via Oberammergau to Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle; admissions included.
Day 6railovernight: Salzburg
Salzburg
High-speed Rail Jet from Munich to Salzburg (about 1:50 hrs). Includes the 4-hour English-speaking Sound of Music tour.
Day 7railovernight: Vienna
Vienna
High-speed Rail Jet from Salzburg to Vienna (about 2:40 hrs). Includes the 48-hour Vienna Card.
Day 8overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Full day of sightseeing with the Vienna Card, including the Ringstrasse and Schonbrunn Palace and Garden.
Day 9railovernight: Budapest
Budapest
Train from Vienna to Budapest (about 2:45 hrs). Includes the 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off City Tour ticket; visit the Royal Palace, Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica.
Day 10overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Continue sightseeing with the Hop-on Hop-off ticket; visit the Chain Bridge and the 'Shoes on the Danube Bank' memorial.
Day 11
Budapest Int. Airport
Airport shuttle transfer from the hotel to Budapest Airport, where the tour ends.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1ICE high-speed train from Amsterdam Central Station to Cologne; visit Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 5All-day escorted coach tour to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace via Oberammergau with admissions included.
Day 6Rail Jet from Munich to Salzburg; 4-hour English-speaking Sound of Music tour included.
Day 7High-speed Rail Jet from Salzburg to Vienna; 48-hour Vienna Card included for public transport and museum discounts.
Day 9Train from Vienna to Budapest; 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off City Tour ticket included; visit Royal Palace, Parliament Building, and St. Stephen's Basilica.

Included

2nd-class rail tickets for all listed journeys
Hotels as listed (or similar), centrally located near each train station
Buffet breakfast daily
Admission to Wurzburg Residence and Marienberg Fortress
Admission to the Imperial Castle, Deep Well and Sinwell Tower in Nuremberg
Munich admissions: Residence Museum, Treasury, Cuvilliés-Theatre, Hall of Fame, Nymphenburg Palace and Park, Marstallmuseum, Museum of Nymphenburg Porcelain
All-day escorted coach tour to Oberammergau, Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle
4-hour Sound of Music tour in Salzburg
48-hour Vienna Card
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus ticket in Budapest
20-35 page tour information sheets with day-by-day itinerary

Not included

Airfare from your origin to Amsterdam Int. Airport / from Budapest International Airport to your origin
All meals other than breakfast
Gratuities (tips)

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From $2,339 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,339 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: It is a self-guided independent tour. You navigate between hotels and attractions on your own, with walking-tour suggestions and detailed itinerary sheets provided. Two days include escorted coach tours: the all-day Neuschwanstein and Linderhof tour from Munich (Day 5) and the 4-hour Sound of Music tour in Salzburg (Day 6).
When does this tour run?: Travel to Europe does not list specific departure dates in the available information. Contact the operator to confirm when the tour departs.
How many nights does the tour include?: 10 nights across 11 days, with multi-night stays in Munich (2 nights), Vienna (2 nights), and Budapest (2 nights). All hotels are centrally located near train stations.