Tailor Made Rail · Independent rail holiday

Budapest Without Flying

Travel to Budapest by rail, with no need to go to the airport. Travel out by comfortable sleeper and back with a stop in Munich.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Sleeper train
London to Brussels and overnight train
Eurostar service from London St Pancras to Brussels, then an easy connection onto a NightJet sleeper train direct to Vienna. On certain days of the week you may need to travel up to Amsterdam to pick up the night sleeper.
Day 2overnight: Budapest
Budapest
A light breakfast served in your cabin, then disembark in Vienna and catch the RailJet service to Budapest, arriving in time for lunch. Check in at the Three Corners Lifestyle Hotel (or similar) for a 3-night stay.
Day 3overnight: Budapest
Budapest
Budapest blends history, culture, gastronomy and a modern vibe: the landmark parliament building, the historic castle and the Fisherman's Bastion.
Day 4overnight: Budapest
Budapest
A further full day exploring Budapest.
Day 5overnight: Munich
Budapest to Munich
A RailJet service speeding through Hungary and Austria and across the German border to Munich, arriving in the early evening. Check in at the Courtyard Munich City Centre (or similar) for an overnight stay.
Day 6railovernight: Paris
Munich to Paris
An ICE train to Mannheim, then continue by TGV to Paris. Check in at the Hotel Whistler (or similar) near Gare de l'Est for an overnight stay.
Day 7rail
Paris to London
Time to sample the delights of Paris, such as the Musée d'Orsay or a boat cruise on the Seine, before making your way to Gare du Nord for the return Eurostar.

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