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Munich from Budapest

Four-day rail trip from Budapest to Munich with a castle day trip

Illustration of Munich from Budapest

Railbookers operates this 4-day, 3-night independent rail vacation from Budapest to Munich, a short break rather than a multi-city tour. The trip begins with a direct train from Budapest through Austria, arriving in Munich for three nights at the same hotel. Day 2 is self-guided, using an included sightseeing pass to visit Nymphenburg Palace, walk through the Englischer Garten, and take in the historic Marienplatz. On day 3, a small-group tour visits Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria's well-known fairy-tale castle, followed by an evening at the Hofbräuhaus. Because most of the trip is self-guided aside from the one small-group castle excursion, it suits independent travelers who prefer to set their own pace over those who want a fully escorted schedule. Rail travel, three nights of hotel breakfast, and a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass are included.

What to know before you look closer

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Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Munich

    Budapest to Munich

    Make your way to the station for your direct train to Munich. Enjoy the scenery as you speed through Austria, and on arrival head to your hotel for 3-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Enjoy discovering all Munich has to offer with your included sightseeing pass. Head out of the city first to the beautiful Nymphenburg Palace. Next take a stroll around the pretty Englischer Garten before discovering the historic Marienplatz.

  3. Day 3overnight: Munich

    Neuschwanstein Day Trip

    Embark on a small group tour of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Discover all there is to know about this fairy tale castle both inside and out, then in the evening enjoy true Bavarian hospitality in the iconic Hofbrauhaus.

  4. Day 4

    End Of Tour

    Check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your onward journey home or speak to any of our Travel Consultants about continuing your travels elsewhere.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1A direct train from Budapest to Munich passes through Austrian scenery.
  • Day 2A sightseeing pass covers Nymphenburg Palace, the Englischer Garten, and the historic Marienplatz.
  • Day 3A small-group tour visits Neuschwanstein Castle, followed by an evening at the Hofbräuhaus.

Included

  • Rail Travel as per the itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Munich
  • 24hr Hop-on Hop-off Pass
  • Skip the line Neuschwanstein castle day trip

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included?
Yes, a direct train from Budapest to Munich, plus three nights of breakfast-included hotel accommodation, a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass, and the Neuschwanstein Castle day trip.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is described as 'Independent, self-guided,' with one included small-group day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle.
Which castle is visited?
Neuschwanstein Castle, on a skip-the-line small-group day trip.
What is included in Munich sightseeing?
A 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass covering the city, including Nymphenburg Palace, the Englischer Garten, and Marienplatz.

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