Railbookers
Munich and Berlin to Amsterdam
Independent rail trip from Munich through Berlin to Amsterdam
5 daysfrom $639
40% rail
Railbookers
Berlin and Munich from Amsterdam
Amsterdam to Munich rail trip via Berlin, five days
Railbookers operates this five-day, four-night rail trip from Amsterdam to Munich by way of Berlin, designed to follow on from a cruise ending in Amsterdam. On day 1, travelers leave Amsterdam by train for Berlin, arriving in time for a traditional German meal and a local beer. Day 2 brings a guided small-group walking tour of Berlin, taking in Checkpoint Charlie, Unter den Linden, and the Brandenburg Gate. On day 3, a high-speed ICE train carries travelers on to Munich, passing German countryside along the way, with a stroll around the Old Town and a Bavarian beer and food evening once settled in. Day 4 is a full day trip to Linderhof Palace, once King Ludwig II's hunting lodge, and the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle. Hotels are chosen from eighteen options across the three cities spanning different tiers. This trip suits travelers who want a short, history-and-scenery-focused rail journey linking two German cities after a cruise, with guided highlights on most days.
What to know before you look closer
- The package lists 18 accommodation options across Amsterdam, Berlin, and Munich spanning different tiers, described in the evidence as choices rather than consecutive stays, so the specific hotel and comfort level depend on what you pick.
- The inclusions list in the evidence credits two nights' breakfast to Amsterdam, but the itinerary's overnight stops are Berlin and Munich, not Amsterdam; confirm exactly which nights include breakfast with Railbookers before booking.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Berlin
Amsterdam
Following your cruise, leave Amsterdam behind as you travel by train direct to the German capital, Berlin. After checking into your hotel, venture out into the heart of the city and relax with a traditional German meal, perhaps accompanied by a glass of local beer.
- Day 2overnight: Berlin
Berlin
Explore the rich history of Berlin with a guided small group walking tour, which will take you to all of the main sights and some hidden gems too! Don't forget to take advantage of the perfect photo opportunity at Checkpoint Charlie, and stroll down Unter den Linden to the iconic Brandenburg gate. Later, why not go for a stroll around Tiergarten, or perhaps indulge in some retail therapy in one of the many boutiques on Kurfuerstendamm, often considered as the Champs-Élysées of Berlin.
- Day 3railovernight: Munich
Munich
Following a hearty breakfast, take a high-speed ICE train from Berlin to Munich. Why not enjoy lunch in the comfortable restaurant car, as you watch the German countryside go by? After checking into your hotel, why not enjoy a stroll around the Old Town, in order to work up an appetite for your Bavarian beer and food evening!
- Day 4overnight: Munich
Munich
Admire the Bavarian countryside as you head out of Munich to explore Linderhof Palace, the former hunting lodge and home of the 19th century King Ludwig II. Next, visit the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein, famously the inspiration behind a certain castle in Sleeping Beauty, before returning to Munich.
- Day 5
Your Journey Ends in Munich
After a hearty breakfast, the time has come to check out of your hotel and continue your onward travels.
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1Travelers leave Amsterdam by train for Berlin, arriving in time for a traditional German meal and a local beer.
- Day 2A guided small-group walking tour of Berlin takes in Checkpoint Charlie, Unter den Linden, and the Brandenburg Gate.
- Day 3A high-speed ICE train carries travelers from Berlin to Munich, passing German countryside along the way.
- Day 4A day trip visits Linderhof Palace, once King Ludwig II's hunting lodge, and the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle.
Included
- Rail Travel as per the itinerary
- 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Berlin
- 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Amsterdam
- Berlin walking tour
- Bavarian beer and food evening
- Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace daytrip
Questions travellers ask
- Is train travel included?
- Yes. Rail travel is included, with the trip designed to follow a cruise ending in Amsterdam, continuing by train to Berlin and then on to Munich by high-speed ICE train.
- Is this trip guided or independent?
- It includes guided elements, a small-group Berlin walking tour and a full day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace, alongside free time to explore Berlin and Munich.
- Which trains are used?
- A EuroCity train covers Amsterdam to Berlin, and a Deutsche Bahn ICE high-speed train covers Berlin to Munich.
- What hotels are included?
- The package offers 18 hotel options across Amsterdam, Berlin, and Munich spanning different tiers, so the specific hotel depends on what you choose.
- What else is included?
- A Berlin walking tour, a Bavarian beer and food evening in Munich, and a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace.
