How much does it cost?

From A$12,945 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $9,285 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 fully-escorted tour with a Tour Leader throughout, run by Railway Adventures.

Which trains does the tour use?

Regular, vintage, and scenic trains, First Class where possible, running the route from Munich through Herreninsel, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Rudesheim am Rhein, Cologne, Wernigerode, Quedlinburg, and Dresden to Berlin.

What is included besides the train travel?

Private luggage transport throughout the tour and a complimentary Berlin Museums and Transport Pass.

When does this tour depart?

One departure is currently scheduled, in September 2027.

Railway Adventures · Escorted tour

Bavaria to Berlin: Germany by Rail 2027

Escorted 16-day German rail tour from Munich to Berlin

Railway Adventures operates this 16-day escorted rail tour across Germany, traveling from Munich to Berlin with a Tour Leader throughout. The route runs through Herreninsel, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Rudesheim am Rhein, Cologne, Wernigerode, Quedlinburg, and Dresden, using a mix of regular, vintage, and scenic trains, with First Class travel where possible and private luggage transport handled for the group each day. Off the train, the tour includes a historic paddle steamer journey through the UNESCO World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley, a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Cologne Cathedral, the UNESCO-listed Herrenchiemsee Palace near Munich, and lunch on the rooftop of the Reichstag building in Berlin. A complimentary Berlin Museums and Transport Pass is included for the stay in the capital. The pace covers many cities over more than two weeks, so it suits travelers interested in German history and architecture who want a fully guided, rail-based way to see the country from south to north.

What to know before you look closer

Railway Adventures does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this tour; confirm which nights and sites fall on which day with the operator before booking.
First Class travel is offered 'where possible', so some train segments on the route may not be First Class.
Only one departure is currently scheduled, for September 2027, so travel dates are fixed rather than flexible.

Included

Private luggage transport throughout
First Class travel where possible
Complimentary Berlin Museums and Transport Pass

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From A$12,945 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $9,285 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 fully-escorted tour with a Tour Leader throughout, run by Railway Adventures.
Which trains does the tour use?: Regular, vintage, and scenic trains, First Class where possible, running the route from Munich through Herreninsel, Frankfurt, Koblenz, Rudesheim am Rhein, Cologne, Wernigerode, Quedlinburg, and Dresden to Berlin.
What is included besides the train travel?: Private luggage transport throughout the tour and a complimentary Berlin Museums and Transport Pass.
When does this tour depart?: One departure is currently scheduled, in September 2027.
What are the highlights of the tour?: A historic paddle steamer journey through the Middle Rhine Valley, the UNESCO World Heritage Cologne Cathedral, the UNESCO-listed Herrenchiemsee Palace, and lunch on the rooftop of the Reichstag building in Berlin.