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2-week Paris to Istanbul by Train Itinerary
Start
Paris
Duration
2 weeks
Type
One way
Legs
5
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Itinerary Overview
Leg 1
From
Paris
to
Munich
Leg 2
From
Munich
to
Vienna
Leg 3
From
Vienna
to
Budapest
Leg 4
From
Budapest
to
Bucharest
Leg 5
From
Bucharest
to
Istanbul
Leg 1: Paris to Munich
What to do in Munich?
Historic Landmarks
: Marienplatz, Nymphenburg Palace, Frauenkirche.
Art and Museums
: Deutsches Museum, BMW Museum.
Beer Gardens and Oktoberfest
: One of the largest beer festival in the world, taking place annually at the end of Sept.
Leg 2: Munich to Vienna
What to do in Vienna?
Imperial Palaces and Historic Landmarks
: Schönbrunn Palace and the Hofburg, St Stephen's Cathedral and the Belvedere Palace.
Classical Music and Arts
: Music performances at the Vienna State Opera and the Musikverein; Art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Albertina.
Cafes and Culinary Delights
: Coffeehouse culture at Café Central or Café Sacher, try out Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte.
Leg 3: Vienna to Budapest
What to do in Budapest?
Historic and Thermal Baths
: Széchenyi and Gellért Baths.
Architectural Splendor
: The Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and Fisherman's Bastion.
Vibrant Culture and Nightlife
: Numerous museums, theaters, and ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter.
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Leg 4: Budapest to Bucharest
What to do in Bucharest?
History and Architecture
: Palace of Parliament, Old Town, Romanian Athenaeum.
Parks
: Herastrau Park, Cismigiu Gardens.
Culture
: Village Museum, National Muserum of Art.
Leg 5: Bucharest to Istanbul
What to do in Istanbul?
Historic Sites
: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace.
Vibrant Markets
: Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar.
Cultural Fusion
: Stroll through diverse neughborhoods to experience the unique blend of East and West.
Recommended
Train
|
Direct
5h40
Departure:
Paris Gare de l'Est
France
Arrival:
Munich Hauptbahnhof
Germany
Operator(s):
SNCF
(TGV INOUI)
Additional Information
There is a one train per day.
Book your train ticket several weeks ahead to benefit from best pricing.
Recommended Duration
2-3 days in Munich.
Recommended
Train
|
Direct
4h00 - 4h20
Departure:
Munich Hauptbahnhof
Germany
Arrival:
Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Austria
Operator(s):
OBB
(RailJet Express)
Additional Information
Multiple trains throughout the day.
Book your ticket ahead to benefit from best pricing (price can increase up to 110€ for last minute booking).
Recommended Duration
3-4 days in Vienna.
Recommended
Train
|
Direct
2h40
Departure:
Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Austria
Arrival:
Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Hungary
Operator(s):
OBB
(EuroCity /Railjet Xpress)
Additional Information
There are trains on an hourly-basis.
Book your train ahead to benefit from the best pricing.
Recommended Duration
3-4 days in Budapest.
Recommended
Train
|
Direct
20h00
Departure:
Bucuresti Nord
Romania
Arrival:
Istanbul Halkali
Turkey
Operator(s):
CFR Calatori
(Interregional)
Additional Information
During summer (June to Oct),daily train leaving Bucharest around 11AM and arriving the next day at 7AM in Istanbul.
Make sure to book your train several weeks ahead as it's often sold out.
Reservation open 2 months in advance.
Note the Istanbul Halkali train station is located slighty outside Istanbul.
You'd need to transfer train to reach the city center.
Recommended Duration
3 days in Istanbul.
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Recommended
Alternative
Train
|
Direct
15h00 to 16h30
Departure:
Budapest Keleti
Hungary
Arrival:
Bucuresti Nord
Romania
Operator(s):
CFR Calatori
(IRN International)
Additional Information
Recommended Duration
1-2 days in Bucharest.
