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Prague and Munich from Budapest

5-day independent rail trip from Budapest to Prague and Munich

Illustration of Prague and Munich from Budapest

Railbookers operates this independent rail vacation from Budapest to Munich, spending two nights each in Prague and Munich over 5 days and 4 nights. Rail travel is included as set out in the itinerary, with a direct train from Budapest to Prague and a high-speed train from Prague to Munich. In Prague, a hop-on, hop-off bus tour reaches the Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle, and the day includes a cruise down the Vltava River. Munich follows with two more nights, where an included hop-on, hop-off pass covers the Nymphenburg Palace, a stroll through the Englischer Garten, and the historic Marienplatz, and day 3's evening can be spent at the Hofbrauhaus for Bavarian food and beer. The tour ends in Munich, where travelers check out and make their own way to the airport. This short, two-city trip suits independent travelers who want pre-booked trains, hotels, and city passes but prefer to explore Prague and Munich at their own pace.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists 18 accommodation options across different cities and price tiers rather than one fixed hotel per city; which property you get depends on the tier and city you choose.
  • The day 5 itinerary directs travelers to the airport for their flight home, so the return leg from Munich is not part of the included rail travel.
  • The evidence does not list current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Prague

    Budapest to Prague

    Make your way to the station for your direct train to Prague, where you'll check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Prague is known as the 'City of a Hundred Spires' because of the steeple-flecked skyline that enchants visitors.

  2. Day 2overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Today explore your own sightseeing itinerary with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour, stopping in the Jewish Quarter and at Prague Castle, among other gems. You'll also be treated to a relaxing cruise down the Vltava River.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Munich

    Prague to Munich

    Following breakfast make your way to the station to board your high-speed train to Munich. On arrival, check in to your hotel for your 2 night stay before heading out to explore the sights. Come the evening, why not make your way to the city's famous Hofbrauhaus for some authentic food and Bavarian beer.

  4. Day 4overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Today 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.

  5. Day 5

    End Of Tour

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

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Arrival in Prague, known as the City of a Hundred Spires for its steeple-flecked skyline.
  • Day 2A hop-on, hop-off bus tour stops at the Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle, followed by a cruise down the Vltava River.
  • Day 3The evening can be spent at Munich's Hofbrauhaus for authentic food and Bavarian beer.
  • Day 4The included hop-on hop-off pass reaches the Nymphenburg Palace, the Englischer Garten, and the historic Marienplatz.

Included

  • Rail Travel as per the itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Prague
  • 24hr Hop-on Hop-off Pass in Munich
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Munich
  • 24hr Hop-on Hop-off Pass in Prague

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included as set out in the itinerary, direct from Budapest to Prague and then on a high-speed train from Prague to Munich.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation, using a hop-on, hop-off bus tour in Prague and a hop-on, hop-off pass in Munich rather than escorted guiding.
What hotels are used?
The evidence lists 18 accommodation options across cities and price tiers, including the Hilton Budapest, the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, the Hilton Prague Old Town, and the Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square, rather than one fixed hotel.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Two nights in Prague and two nights in Munich.
What is the starting price?
From $689 per person, in USD, with Railbookers.

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