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Eastern Express

Self-guided rail journey Berlin to Budapest via Prague in eight days.

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Eurailing Packages operates Eastern Express, a self-guided eight-day rail journey across three Eastern European capitals: Berlin, Prague, and Budapest. All train tickets are included and pre-arranged, with mandatory seat reservations handled in advance. Each night you stay in included accommodation, starting with a hostel dorm base (upgrades to private rooms or hotels available at additional cost). The trip is structured for independent exploration, with no tour manager; instead, Eurailing Packages provides a dedicated app with offline access to your itinerary, local guides, and offline maps, plus round-the-clock phone and app support. Each city offers space to explore at your own pace. From Berlin's historical sites like Checkpoint Charlie to Prague's medieval architecture and John Lennon Peace Wall, and Budapest's thermal springs, the route spans three countries and three centuries of European culture. This package suits first-time rail travellers seeking support without a group, budget-conscious explorers, and solo travellers who prefer structure and safety combined with independence.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the day-by-day route, train names, and hotel locations with Eurailing Packages before booking.
  • Accommodation base option is a hostel dorm; private hostel room or hotel upgrades carry additional fees (from £120 to £230 per person).
  • This is a self-guided tour with no tour manager or local hosts; exploration and logistics depend on your own initiative and use of the app.

Included

  • Rail tickets: complete ticket coverage for all journeys throughout Germany, Czech Republic & Hungary
  • Pre-arranged mandatory seat/cabin reservations
  • Quality accommodation each night (style selected at booking; hostel dorm is the base/included option)
  • Round-the-clock (24/7) professional travel support
  • Dedicated EurailingPackages travel app (itinerary, tickets, guides, offline access)
  • Digital check-in services and accommodation directions via the app
  • Secure luggage storage access
  • Complimentary WiFi at accommodations
  • ABTOT financial protection

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Eurailing Packages includes complete rail ticket coverage for all journeys throughout Germany, Czech Republic, and Hungary, with mandatory seat and cabin reservations pre-arranged.
Is this a guided or independent trip?
This is a self-guided rail holiday. There is no tour manager or local host. Travellers explore each city independently, supported by the Eurailing Packages app, itinerary guides, offline maps, and 24/7 phone and app support.
What accommodation is included?
The base included option is a hostel dorm room each night. Upgrades to a private hostel room or a 3-star or 4-star hotel double or twin room are available for additional fees.
When does this trip run?
The evidence pack does not list specific departure dates or seasons; contact Eurailing Packages directly to confirm availability.
What is the physical activity level?
The evidence does not specify required walking distances or activity intensity; confirm with the operator before booking if you have mobility concerns.
What meals are included?
The evidence does not list meal inclusions; meals appear to be traveller's responsibility unless specified by Eurailing Packages at booking.

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