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Vienna and Prague

Vienna to Prague direct rail trip with sightseeing passes in both cities

Illustration of Vienna and Prague

Railbookers operates this 5-day, 4-night independent rail vacation from Vienna to Prague. The trip opens with two nights in Vienna: day 1 leaves time to explore the Opera House and Vienna's grand architecture, with a stop for Sachertorte, while day 2 offers a choice between a guided Schönbrunn Palace tour, the Schönbrunn Zoo, or the included hop-on hop-off tour. On day 3, a direct train carries travelers to Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires, where the Jewish Quarter, Prague Castle, and a Vltava River cruise are all options for the afternoon. Day 4 continues in Prague with visits to the Astronomical Clock Tower, the New Town Hall, and the Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel, before the trip ends on day 5. A Vienna sightseeing pass and a Prague hop-on hop-off pass are included throughout, so most of the day-to-day exploring is self-directed rather than guided. This suits independent travelers who want two classic Central European capitals connected by a single direct train.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package lists 12 accommodation options across Vienna and Prague spanning different tiers, described as choices rather than consecutive stays, so the specific hotel depends on what's booked.
  • The itinerary lists no activities for day 5 beyond the journey ending in Prague; it reads as a travel-home day with no further sightseeing described.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Vienna

    Your Journey Begins in Vienna

    Check in for a two-night stay. Explore the Opera House and grandiose architecture, or enjoy Sachertorte in a cafe.

    Meals: B

  2. Day 2overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    A choice of Vienna's top attractions - a tour of Schonbrunn Palace, the Schonbrunn Zoo, and the included Hop-on Hop-off tour.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Prague

    Vienna to Prague

    Direct train from Vienna to Prague, the 'City of a Hundred Spires'. Explore the Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle, or cruise the Vltava River.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Visits to the Astronomical Clock Tower, New Town Hall, and the Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5

    Your Journey Ends in Prague

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Explore the Opera House and Vienna's grand architecture, with time for Sachertorte at a cafe.
  • Day 2A choice between a guided Schönbrunn Palace tour, the Schönbrunn Zoo, and the included hop-on hop-off tour.
  • Day 3A direct train carries travelers from Vienna to Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires, with the Jewish Quarter, Prague Castle, or a Vltava River cruise to explore on arrival.
  • Day 4Visits to the Astronomical Clock Tower, the New Town Hall, and the Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel.

Included

  • Rail travel and reservations as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Prague
  • Sightseeing Pass in Vienna including: Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, Hop-on Hop-off tour, Scenic Danube River cruise, Classical Concert at Haus der Musik, The famous Giant Ferris Wheel of Prater Park
  • Hop-on Hop-off Pass in Prague

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, with a direct train connecting Vienna and Prague.
Is it escorted or independent?
It's an independent rail vacation; you use your sightseeing passes at your own pace.
Which train is used?
A direct train service between Vienna and Prague on day 3.
What hotels are included?
12 accommodation options across Vienna and Prague spanning different tiers; the specific hotel depends on what's booked.
What's included in the sightseeing passes?
In Vienna: a guided Schönbrunn Palace tour, a hop-on hop-off tour, a Danube river cruise, a classical concert at Haus der Musik, and the Prater Park Ferris Wheel. In Prague: a hop-on hop-off pass.
What is the starting price?
From $969 per person.

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