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Berlin to Krakow: 2 Weeks

Self-guided rail journey from Berlin to Krakow across five Central European countries

Illustration of Berlin to Krakow: 2 Weeks

Euroventure's Berlin to Krakow self-guided rail holiday is a 15-day journey across five Central European countries for independent travellers who prefer to explore at their own pace. Beginning in Berlin with its Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and Museum Island, you take daytime trains southward through Munich, Prague, Vienna and Budapest, staying two nights in each major city. The route culminates with an 8.5-hour overnight sleeper train from Budapest to Krakow, where you wake to explore Poland's cultural capital, including Main Market Square, Wawel Castle and the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial site. All train tickets, tested accommodation in centrally located hotels and hostels, seat reservations and a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides are included. You navigate independently between stations and accommodation using provided walking directions, with access to optional walking tours and pub crawls at partner locations and 24-hour emergency phone support throughout your journey.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a self-guided tour with no group escort or daily guide; you navigate independently using provided walking directions and maps.
  • The from-price (GBP 1,019) covers accommodation and rail tickets; meals and attraction entry fees are not included.
  • Day 8 (Prague to Vienna) transit time is not specified in the itinerary; confirm travel duration and train options with Euroventure before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Berlin (3 nights)

    Berlin

    History meets creativity. Highlights: Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island.

  2. Day 4railovernight: Munich (2 nights)

    Berlin/Munich

    4.5-hour train to Munich. Highlights: Marienplatz Glockenspiel, the Hofbrauhaus beer hall, a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle.

  3. Day 6railovernight: Prague (2 nights)

    Munich/Prague

    6-hour train to Prague, 'the City of a Hundred Spires'. Highlights: Charles Bridge, Petrin Lookout Tower, Old Town Pilsner pubs.

  4. Day 8overnight: Vienna (2 nights)

    Prague/Vienna

    Travel to Vienna. Highlights: Schonbrunn Palace, St Stephen's Cathedral, Belvedere Palace.

  5. Day 10railovernight: Budapest (2 nights)

    Vienna/Budapest

    3.5-hour train to Budapest. Highlights: 15th-century thermal spas, Buda Castle views, Sziget festival grounds.

  6. Day 12railovernight: Krakow (2 nights)

    Budapest/Krakow

    8.5-hour overnight train to Krakow, waking up in Poland's cultural capital.

  7. Day 14overnight: Krakow

    Krakow

    Main Market Square, Wawel Castle, the Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, and a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial site.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 44.5-hour daytime train from Berlin to Munich, with optional day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle from your Munich base.
  • Day 66-hour train journey to Prague, arriving in the City of a Hundred Spires with Charles Bridge and Old Town Pilsner pubs to explore.

Included

  • All overland transport tickets from the first to the last city
  • Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on best value
  • All possible seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries
  • Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by the operator
  • Walking directions between stations and accommodation
  • Travel Disruption Protection (alternative travel if strike or similar disruption)
  • 24hr emergency phone number
  • A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides and top tips
  • Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at partner hostels
  • Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe
  • 1GB of free eSIM data, with the option to add more

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included in the price?
Yes. All overland transport tickets from Berlin to Krakow are included, along with any required Interrail or Eurail passes, seat reservations on high-speed and night trains, and Travel Disruption Protection.
Do I have a guide or is this independent?
Euroventure provides a self-guided rail holiday. You have 24-hour emergency phone support, a personalised travel booklet with maps and language guides, and walking directions between stations and accommodation, but no daily escort.
What trains do I take and how long is the overnight train?
You take daytime trains of 4.5 to 6 hours between most cities. The highlight is an 8.5-hour overnight sleeper train from Budapest to Krakow on day 12.
Where do I stay and what standard are the hotels?
Euroventure books you into top-rated, centrally located hotels and hostels that the operator has tested. Specific properties depend on your choice of tier and city.
When does this trip run?
Euroventure does not list specific departure dates in the available information. Contact the operator directly to check availability and book your preferred travel dates.
What is included and what costs extra?
Included: all rail tickets, accommodation, seat reservations, walking directions, a travel booklet, emergency support, 1GB eSIM data, and optional partner activities at hostels. Not included: meals, attraction entry fees, and add-on eSIM data.

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