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Vienna and Munich

Vienna to Munich with a Schonbrunn concert and Neuschwanstein Castle

Illustration of Vienna and Munich

Railbookers runs this 7-day independent rail vacation from Vienna to Munich, spending three nights in each city. The trip opens in Vienna with a wander to the Anchor Clock, the Opera House, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace on day 1, followed by a sightseeing pass for a choice of up to three attractions on day 2. Day 3 brings a romantic evening at Schonbrunn Palace, with an after-hours tour, dinner, and a classical music concert of Mozart and Strauss in the Orangery. On day 4, a high-speed train continues to Munich, followed by traditional Bavarian cuisine at a beer hall. Day 5 is a guided walking tour of Munich, exploring the Marienplatz, the Town Hall, and the Deutsches Museum, and day 6 is a guided day trip through the Bavarian countryside to Neuschwanstein Castle. It suits travelers who want two contrasting Central European cities paired with one standout evening experience and one storybook castle excursion.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence lists 11 accommodation options across tiers and cities, so the specific hotel in each city depends on the tier you choose.
  • The evidence lists Eurostar among the trains used on this route, but the day-by-day itinerary only describes a high-speed train between Vienna and Munich on day 4.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vienna

    Your Journey Begins in Vienna

    Check into your hotel for a three-night stay. Wander to the Anchor Clock, the Opera House, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace.

  2. Day 2overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    Use your sightseeing pass for a choice of up to three attractions.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Vienna

    Schonbrunn Palace Concert

    A morning at leisure, then a romantic evening at Schonbrunn Palace: an after-hours tour, dinner, and a classical music concert of Mozart and Strauss in the Orangery.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4railovernight: Munich

    Vienna to Munich

    High-speed train to Munich, checking in for a three-night stay. Traditional Bavarian cuisine at a beer hall.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Munich

    Munich

    A guided walking tour of the Alpine city, exploring the Marienplatz, the Town Hall, the Teufelstritt, or the Deutsches Museum.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Munich

    Day Trip to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich

    A guided tour through the Bavarian countryside to Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle. Return to Munich for the final night.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7rail

    Your Journey Ends in Munich

    Check out and continue with your travels, or extend your journey with the help of a Rail Expert.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Wandering to the Anchor Clock, the Opera House, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna.
  • Day 3A romantic evening at Schonbrunn Palace, with an after-hours tour, dinner, and a classical music concert of Mozart and Strauss in the Orangery.
  • Day 5A guided walking tour of Munich, the Alpine city, exploring the Marienplatz, the Town Hall, the Teufelstritt, or the Deutsches Museum.
  • Day 6A guided tour through the Bavarian countryside to Neuschwanstein Castle, the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle.

Included

  • Rail travel as per the itinerary
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna
  • 3 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Munich
  • Vienna sightseeing pass
  • Schönbrunn Palace concert with dinner
  • Small-group walking tour of Munich
  • Small-group tour to Neuschwanstein Castle

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. Railbookers includes rail travel as per the itinerary, including the high-speed train from Vienna to Munich.
Which trains does this trip use?
Deutsche Bahn provides the high-speed train from Vienna to Munich on day 4; Eurostar is also listed among the trains used on this route.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Guided elements include the Schonbrunn Palace concert with dinner, a small-group walking tour of Munich, and a small-group tour to Neuschwanstein Castle; other sightseeing, such as day 2 in Vienna, uses an included sightseeing pass at your own pace.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 11 accommodation options across tiers and cities, including hotels such as the InterContinental Hotel Vienna and the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, with the exact hotel depending on the tier chosen.
How many nights does the trip include?
7 days and 6 nights: 3 in Vienna and 3 in Munich.
Is Neuschwanstein Castle included?
Yes, a small-group tour to Neuschwanstein Castle is included as a day trip from Munich on day 6.

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