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Prague to Budapest Rail Express

Travel from Prague to Budapest over 8 days & tick off 3 incredible European countries, the Czech Republic, Austria, & Hungary!

8 Days | 3 Countries
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Prague to Budapest Rail Express

8 Days | 3 Countries

Summary

Over 8 unforgettable days, embark on expertly guided tours of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Taste local cuisine, see bucket list sights and make unforgettable memories while you travel in comfort. You’ll enjoy the destinations and the journey when you travel from Prague to Budapest by train!

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Prague

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Budapest

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7 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)

7 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels)

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7 Breakfasts | 3 Dinners

7 Breakfasts

3 Dinners

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Train

Train

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Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Prague | 05:00 PM

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Hotel in Budapest | 10:00 AM

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Welcome to Prague! Early in the evening, meet up with the tour leader and group at the hotel before setting out on the first adventure; a traditional Czech dinner! Czech cuisine is hearty, filling and delicious. This evening’s meal is the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers and share the experiences you are most looking forward to.

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Experiences:
Included
Taste authentic Czech cuisine in Prague

Experience authentic Czech cuisine at a local restaurant. You will also have the option to try the famous Czech beer. Pilsner anyone?

Included
Taste authentic Czech cuisine in Prague

Experience authentic Czech cuisine at a local restaurant. You will also have the option to try the famous Czech beer. Pilsner anyone?

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Start the day with a locally guided walking tour. Admire exquisite architecture while exploring the “City of a Hundred Spires'' on foot. Enjoy free time this afternoon. Explore more stunning sights including Prague Castle and the Mala Strana neighbourhood by joining the Prague+ optional excursion! Tonight, choose to experience an unforgettable evening of traditional Czech folk music and dance.

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Experiences:
Included
Embark on a walking tour of Prague with a local guide

Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.

Included
Embark on a walking tour of Prague with a local guide

Join a local guide and see highlights like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and enjoy views of the iconic Prague Castle.

Optional
Prague+

Tour the incredible Prague Castle, wander through the charming Mala Strana neighbourhood, cruise the Vltava River, enjoy a buffet lunch and more!

Optional
Prague+

Tour the incredible Prague Castle, wander through the charming Mala Strana neighbourhood, cruise the Vltava River, enjoy a buffet lunch and more!

Optional
Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening

Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!

Optional
Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening

Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!

hotelHotel Duo (or similar)
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Continue to Austria today. Arrive in Vienna and embark on a guided tour. See highlights including St Stephen’s Cathedral and the Vienna State Opera. Vienna is a destination famous for its imperial architecture, classical music and distinctive culture. Enjoy an included dinner tonight in a historic cellar that dates back to the Romanesque and Gothic periods.

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Experiences:
Included
Discover Vienna, Austria’s Capital

Explore Vienna’s Golden Mile, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide.

Included
Discover Vienna, Austria’s Capital

Explore Vienna’s Golden Mile, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide.

Included
Dine in a Viennese wine cellar

Enjoy dinner in a special location tonight! Tuck into a delicious meal in a historic Viennese wine cellar.

Included
Dine in a Viennese wine cellar

Enjoy dinner in a special location tonight! Tuck into a delicious meal in a historic Viennese wine cellar.

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Enjoy a full free day in Vienna today! The city and its surroundings are yours to explore however you wish. One of the most popular activities is the optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace which is followed by coffee and cake in a historic café! Tonight, why not enjoy a classical music concert in the gorgeous Schönbrunn Palace Orangery?

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Experiences:
Optional
Royal Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Café

Uncover Vienna’s imperial history, tour Schönbrunn Palace, and enjoy famous Viennese cake and coffee at a historic café.

Optional
Royal Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Café

Uncover Vienna’s imperial history, tour Schönbrunn Palace, and enjoy famous Viennese cake and coffee at a historic café.

Optional
Vienna Classical Music Concert

Experience a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery. Explore the stunning Orangery Gardens during intermission!

Optional
Vienna Classical Music Concert

Experience a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery. Explore the stunning Orangery Gardens during intermission!

hotelB&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx (or similar)
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It’s another free day in Vienna today. Stroll through the city’s squares to absorb the local culture, visit the Vienna Naschmarkt for a top-class culinary experience, or catch a live classical music performance. Alternatively, add another country to your list and join the day trip to Bratislava in Slovakia - Vienna’s twin city!

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Experiences:
Optional
Day Trip to Slovakia

Visit Bratislava, capital of Slovakia! Take a walking tour with your tour leader, admire the city’s contrasts and visit Bratislava Castle.

Optional
Day Trip to Slovakia

Visit Bratislava, capital of Slovakia! Take a walking tour with your tour leader, admire the city’s contrasts and visit Bratislava Castle.

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Board the train and say “hello Hungary!” today. Leaving Vienna, the tour travels to Budapest, Hungary’s capital. Set off on a guided walking tour of the Castle District. Learn more about this beautiful city which lines the banks of the Danube River. After, enjoy free time to explore more on your own. This evening, enjoy a delicious Hungarian dinner.

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Experiences:
Included
Explore the Castle District in Budapest

This area is packed with many of the city’s most important museums and top attractions and landmarks such as Castle Hill and the Royal Palace.

Included
Explore the Castle District in Budapest

This area is packed with many of the city’s most important museums and top attractions and landmarks such as Castle Hill and the Royal Palace.

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Make the most of your free day in Budapest with a range of activities to enjoy. Visit one of the city’s famous thermal baths. Budapest has been nicknamed “the City of Spas”, as over 100 natural thermal springs bubble underneath the city. This evening, embark on an optional dinner cruise on the Danube. Marvel at Budapest’s magical sights by night!

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Experiences:
Optional
Danube Dinner Cruise

Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.

Optional
Danube Dinner Cruise

Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.

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After eight days of travelling from Prague to Budapest by train, the tour comes to an end this morning. In just over a week, you will have seen incredible European highlights on an unforgettable train journey. Enjoy a final breakfast this morning and say farewell to your newly made travel friends. Be sure to swap contact details before parting ways!

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Tour Highlights

Optional Experience
Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening

Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!

Included Experience
Discover Vienna, Austria’s Capital
Discover Vienna, Austria’s Capital

Explore Vienna’s Golden Mile, discover the courtyards and passages around the Hofburg (Imperial Castle) and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide.

Optional Experience
Day Trip to Slovakia
Day Trip to Slovakia

Visit Bratislava, capital of Slovakia! Take a walking tour with your tour leader, admire the city’s contrasts and visit Bratislava Castle.

Optional Experience
Danube Dinner Cruise
Danube Dinner Cruise

Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.

Included Experience
Explore the Castle District in Budapest
Explore the Castle District in Budapest

This area is packed with many of the city’s most important museums and top attractions and landmarks such as Castle Hill and the Royal Palace.

Choose your preferred itinerary option

This tour is available in multiple options – choose your preferred option using the buttons below:

Prague to Budapest Rail Express

This 8-day tour starts in Prague, travels through Vienna and ends in Budapest. This option is ideal for travellers who are short on time but still wish to experience top Eastern European destinations by rail.

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5 Included Experiences!

  • Taste authentic Czech cuisine in Prague
  • Embark on a walking tour of Prague with a local guide
  • Discover Vienna, Austria’s Capital
  • Dine in a Viennese wine cellar
  • Explore the Castle District in Budapest

Optional Experiences

Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.

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Prague+€65

Tour the incredible Prague Castle, wander through the charming Mala Strana neighbourhood, cruise the Vltava River, enjoy a buffet lunch and more!

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Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening€60

Enjoy a delicious three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks while delighting in a traditional folk show complete with Czech music and dancing!

Book On Tour
Royal Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Café€80

Uncover Vienna’s imperial history, tour Schönbrunn Palace, and enjoy famous Viennese cake and coffee at a historic café.

Book On Tour
Vienna Classical Music Concert€80

Experience a Mozart and Strauss concert in the historic Schönbrunn Orangery. Explore the stunning Orangery Gardens during intermission!

Book On Tour
Day Trip to Slovakia€80

Visit Bratislava, capital of Slovakia! Take a walking tour with your tour leader, admire the city’s contrasts and visit Bratislava Castle.

Book On Tour
Danube Dinner Cruise€65

Indulge in a traditional Hungarian feast as you admire Budapest’s top sights from the water with a nighttime cruise along the Danube River.

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,322
Total Price US$1,322

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,615
Total Price US$1,615

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,535
Total Price US$1,535

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,555
Total Price US$1,555

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Standard Tour Cost US$1,575
Total Price US$1,575

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Prague and Budapest book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

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Reviews

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Verified Traveller Mama Bear
14 Jan 2023
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Wonderful experience

Traveled with my 2 daughters and we all fell in love with the countries we experienced on this tour. This was our 2nd Expat tour and all 3 of us agreed the train travel was so much...

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Verified Traveller Dre
2 Jan 2023
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Awesome Trip!!

1st time doing a group tour with expat explore and it didn't disappoint. Our tour guide Justin was really good and was very knowledgeable of Prague, Vienna, Slovakia and Budapest. ...

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Verified Traveller Taralynna
31 Dec 2022
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Travel like a European

Justin was a terrific guide. The group size of 17 was perfect to get to know each other. We had a handful of solo travelers, 2 small families and a few couples so it was a nice m...

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Additional Information

For pre-departure and visa information, as well as frequently asked questions regarding preparing for and travelling on this tour, please visit our Help Centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.

When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to. 

If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.

If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.

Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday, and loss of holiday monies through cancellation or curtailment of the holiday or other insurable reasons. Clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour. 

For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from our preferred travel insurance partner please visit World Nomads*.

For more information on what to look for in a travel insurance policy, click here.

While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we have partnered with Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. 

If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.

Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.

All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.

Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.

Your deposit secures your spot on tour and locks in the price you pay. Although the deposit you pay at the time of booking is non-refundable, you're protected by our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee – a full refund if you cancel within 10 days of making your booking.

For more information, please refer to the 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee in our Terms & Conditions.

Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.

This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.