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Zurich and Munich

Self-guided rail trip linking Zurich and Munich

Illustration of Zurich and Munich

Railbookers runs this 5-day, 4-night self-guided rail trip between Switzerland and Germany, starting in Zurich and ending in Munich. After a first evening exploring Zurich's Old Town, day 2 brings a small-group city tour that combines a guided walking tour, a bus overview of the city's districts, and an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich, with the evening left free. Day 3 is a rail journey to Munich for a two-night stay, with visits to Nymphenburg Palace and the Hofbrauhaus among the Bavarian capital's landmarks. Day 4 is a full day in Munich on a small-group walking tour, taking in Marienplatz, views from the top of the Town Hall, and the legend of the Teufel Stritt, or Devil's Footstep. Breakfast is included throughout. This suits travelers who want a short, city-to-city introduction to Zurich and Munich with two guided tours included, without a long itinerary or extensive touring.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence for this trip does not name the specific train service or class used between Zurich and Munich, only that rail travel is included as per the itinerary.
  • No current departure dates are listed in the evidence for this trip; confirm availability and exact pricing with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Zurich

    Your Journey Begins in Zurich

    Welcome to Zurich! Make your way to your hotel, and once checked in take a stroll around the city’s beautiful Old Town where you will find a great selection of local restaurants for dinner.

  2. Day 2overnight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Following breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Zurich with an expert guide to introduce you to the city and the old town. Explore the city by bus to get an overview of the various districts. Embark on a guided walking tour of the Old Town and discover the city and its beautiful surroundings from the water during an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich. The rest of the evening is yours at leisure.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Munich

    Zurich to Munich

    Travel to Munich for a two-night stay, immersing yourself in the Bavarian capital's unique blend of history, culture, and modernity. Visit landmarks such as Nymphenburg Palace, and the iconic Hofbräuhaus.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Munich

    Munich

    Spend a full day in Munich, exploring the many famous sights and attractions on a guided walking tour of the Alpine city. Explore the Marienplatz at the heart of the city and take in the city views from the top of the Town Hall. Uncover the legend behind the Teufel Stritt (Devil's Footstep) or you might also like to take a tour of the renowned Deutsches Museum. Of course, no visit to Munich is complete without a visit to a beer hall!

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5rail

    Your Journey Ends in Munich

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you would like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert and we can help you make all the arrangements.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A guided walking tour of Zurich's Old Town, a bus overview of the city's districts, and an audio-guided boat trip on Lake Zurich.
  • Day 3Arrival in Munich, with visits to Nymphenburg Palace and the Hofbrauhaus.
  • Day 4A guided walking tour of Munich taking in Marienplatz, views from the top of the Town Hall, and the legend of the Teufel Stritt, or Devil's Footstep.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Munich Small-group Zurich city tour with lake cruise Small-group city tour of Munich

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Rail travel is included as specified in the itinerary between Zurich and Munich, though the evidence does not name the specific train service or class.
Is this trip guided or self-guided?
It is a self-guided rail vacation. Small-group city tours are included in Zurich, with a Lake Zurich cruise, and in Munich, with free time otherwise.
How many nights are included?
Four nights with breakfast: two in Zurich and two in Munich.
What is included in Munich?
A small-group city tour, with visits noted to Nymphenburg Palace, the Hofbrauhaus, and Marienplatz.
How much does the trip cost?
Prices start from $359 per person (USD), about $72 per day.

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