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Zurich, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest

Independent rail journey through Zurich, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest

Illustration of Zurich, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest

Railbookers operates this 9-day, 8-night independent rail vacation from Zurich to Budapest, spending two nights in each of four cities: Zurich, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Day 2 opens with a full-day excursion by luxury coach and the Eiger Express gondola to Jungfraujoch, one of Europe's highest peaks, before a direct train carries you to Prague for a small-group city tour that takes in the Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle. Direct trains continue on to Vienna, where a private half-day tour with a personal guide visits Schönbrunn Palace, and then to Budapest, where a private city tour includes the Hungarian Parliament Building. Breakfast is included every day. The trip suits independent travellers who want four Central European capitals connected by direct rail, paired with a mix of guided highlights and free time to explore each city on their own.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotels are chosen from a list of 24 accommodation options across different tiers and cities, so which specific hotel you get depends on the option selected at booking.
  • No departure dates are listed in the evidence for this package; confirm current availability with Railbookers.

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 2railovernight: Zurich

    Day Trip to Jungfrau

    Following breakfast, ascend to one of Europe's highest peaks on a full-day trip to the magnificent mountain region of Jungfrau from Zurich. Travel by luxury coach through the Bernese Oberland region to Grindelwald. Board the Eiger Express gondola and ascend Jungfraujoch.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Prague

    Zurich to Prague

    Catch a direct train to Prague, where you will check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Why not take relaxing cruise down the Vltava River.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4overnight: Prague

    Prague

    Continue to explore Prague today with your included city group tour. Explore the top sights of the city, stopping in the Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5railovernight: Vienna

    Prague to Vienna

    Following breakfast, make your way to Prague station and catch a direct train to Vienna. Check-in for a two-night stay. Set out and explore the Austrian capital.

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Vienna

    Vienna

    After breakfast this morning, enjoy a private half day tour of the city with your own personal guide. Visit the famous Schönbrunn Palace.

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7railovernight: Budapest

    Vienna to Budapest

    Depart Vienna after breakfast this morning, catching a direct, high-speed train through to Budapest. Check in at your hotel for a two-night stay.

    Meals: B

  8. Day 8overnight: Budapest

    Budapest

    Spend the entire day exploring everything that Budapest has to offer. Explore the famous Hungarian Parliament Building with your included city tour.

    Meals: B

  9. Day 9rail

    Your Journey Ends in Budapest

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you'd like to extend your journey to another city, just ask your Rail Expert.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A day trip ascends the Jungfrau region by luxury coach and the Eiger Express gondola to one of Europe's highest peaks.
  • Day 4An included city tour of Prague stops in the Jewish Quarter and at Prague Castle.
  • Day 6A private half-day tour with a personal guide visits Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace.
  • Day 8An included city tour explores the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest.

Included

  • Rail travel as per itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Zurich
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Prague
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Budapest
  • Daytrip to Bernese Oberland and Jungfrau from Zurich
  • Small group city tour of Prague
  • Private City tour of Vienna with Schönbrunn Palace
  • Private city tour of Budapest with Parliament visit

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Direct trains connect Zurich to Prague, Prague to Vienna, and Vienna to Budapest, all included as part of the itinerary.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail vacation. Guided elements are limited to the Jungfrau day trip, a small-group Prague city tour, a private Vienna tour with Schönbrunn Palace, and a private Budapest tour with a Parliament visit.
What hotels are included?
The package offers 24 accommodation options across tiers and cities, from the Crowne Plaza Zurich and Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square up to Baur Au Lac, Park Hyatt Zurich, The Dolder Grand, and Hilton Prague Old Town.
How many nights are spent in each city?
2 nights each in Zurich, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.
What is included besides rail and hotels?
A day trip to the Bernese Oberland and Jungfrau from Zurich, a small-group city tour of Prague, a private city tour of Vienna with Schönbrunn Palace, and a private city tour of Budapest with a Parliament visit.
What meals are included?
Breakfast is included every day of the trip.

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