Cox & Kings
Vienna, Munich & Zurich by Rail
9-day rail journey from London to Vienna, Munich and Zurich
9 daysfrom $2,664
44% rail
Marvellous Escapes · Tailor-made rail holiday
Trans-Alpine Rail Escape
Discover Europe's highlights on this 8-day rail adventure from London to Zurich, with stays in Frankfurt, Vienna, and Innsbruck.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Frankfurt
Frankfurt
This morning, you will board the Eurostar from London to Brussels, where you'll transfer to a high-speed Deutsche Bahn InterCity Express (ICE) train for a direct journey to Frankfurt. Here, you'll check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
- Day 2railovernight: Vienna
Vienna
After breakfast, board your train from Frankfurt to Vienna. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for a three-night stay. Enjoy some free time to explore the city's attractions at your leisure, taking in highlights like the iconic Anchor Clock, the renowned Opera House, and the Hofburg, Vienna's Imperial Palace. In the evening, enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine, including Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte.
- Day 3overnight: Vienna
Vienna
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and set out for more exploration. Use your included Vienna City Card, and Hop-on, Hop-off bus tour to visit top attractions at your own pace. Consider attending an opera or concert at the Musikverein, Vienna's acclaimed concert hall, which hosts over 500 concerts annually.
- Day 4overnight: Vienna
Vienna
You have another day to explore the many sights of Vienna today. Your Vienna City Card provides free access to public transportation and valuable discounts at museums and tourist attractions. Spend the morning visiting the Hofburg Palace and the Opera House, enjoy a discounted lunch, and use your Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket to navigate the city in the afternoon.
- Day 5railovernight: Innsbruck
Innsbruck
Today, board a direct train to the picturesque city of Innsbruck, an Alpine haven nestled in the heart of Tyrol and surrounded by majestic mountains. Marvel at the stunning views of the Austrian countryside during your journey. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for a two-night stay.
- Day 6overnight: Innsbruck
Innsbruck
Begin your day with breakfast, then head to Innsbruck's charming Old Town, renowned for its medieval architecture. Visit the iconic Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) and the Hofburg Palace, the former imperial residence. Your included Innsbruck Card allows access to over 20 attractions and museums, free rides on selected lifts and cable cars, and a free ride on the hop-on hop-off bus, with stops including the Alpenzoo Innsbruck and Ambras Castle.
- Day 7railovernight: Zurich
Zurich
After breakfast, embark on a scenic train journey through the Swiss and Austrian Alps via the Arlberg Pass. Departing from Innsbruck, you'll travel alongside breathtaking Alpine landscapes, traversing the Arlberg Pass where stunning mountain meadows and panoramic views await, before passing the picturesque shores of Lake Zurich. Upon arrival in Zurich, check in for an overnight stay.
- Day 8rail
Return home
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before checking out and boarding a train to Paris. Upon arrival, transfer to the Eurostar for your journey back to London. If you'd like to extend your stay in Europe, or journey on elsewhere from Zurich, speak to your Marvellous Escapes Travel Designer.
Included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Frankfurt with breakfast included
- 3 nights' hotel accommodation in Vienna with breakfast included
- 2 nights' hotel accommodation in Innsbruck with breakfast included
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Zurich with breakfast included
- Secure reservations for the Eurostar & Deutsche Bahn InterCity Express and TGV Lyria trains
- Rail throughout Austria
- Innsbruck Card with free entry into 22 museums and attractions
- Vienna City Card with free public transport
