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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

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Prague

End Point IconEnd Point

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

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  • Hotel in Prague | 05:00 PM
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  • Hotel in Budapest | 10:00 AM

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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Highlights

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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

Unless marked as “Pre-Book”, all optional excursions can be booked on tour. Optional excursions can be paid for in cash or with card (in the stated currency) to your tour leader. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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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!

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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.

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Vienna Classical Music Concert€80

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

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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.

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Buda vs Pest€80

Discover Buda and Pest on this locally guided tour. Explore Fisherman’s Bastion and St. Stephen’s Basilica and taste mouthwatering cuisine!

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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.

Dates & Rates

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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. 

All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. 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.

Reviews

Overall RatingRatings Star4.7/57 Reviews
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Verified Traveller Edgar
18 Nov 2024
Rating:
Memorable trip, beautiful cities.

The trip was very relaxing. Vienna, Prague, and Budapest are very nice cities with different things to do in each of them. The tour was very well organized; our tour leader, Firo, ...

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Verified Traveller Cowboy
12 Nov 2023
Rating:
Fast paced but enjoyable

As expected, this was a tour that gave me a taster of some European cities I hadn't visited before. A sociable and well organized tour guide, with some excellent walking tour guid...

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Verified Traveller Gldngrm
25 Aug 2023
Rating:
First rail tour

I wanted to experience the rail touring since I have been on several coach tours. This rail tour stoped in large cities. The coach trips stop briefly stop at smaller cities.

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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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