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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.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has fallen US$100 since 4 Jul, to US$499.

US$969US$4994 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 4 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: a doubtful read. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

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

How much does it cost?
From $499 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $499 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
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.

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