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3 to 4-week Train Itinerary of Central Europe
Start
Berlin
Duration
3-4 weeks
Type
Loop
Legs
8
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Itinerary Overview
Leg 1
From
Berlin
to
Hamburg
Leg 2
From
Hamburg
to
Munich
Leg 3
From
Munich
to
Ljubjlana
Leg 4
From
Ljubjlana
to
Zagreb
Leg 5
From
Zagreb
to
Budapest
Leg 6
From
Budapest
to
Vienna
Leg 7
From
Vienna
to
Prague
Leg 8
From
Prague
to
Berlin
Leg 1: Berlin to Hamburg
What to do in Hamburg?
Historic Port City
: The bustling Port of Hamburg, with its historic Speicherstadt warehouse district, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall.
Cultural Richness
: The vibrant arts scene in the Reeperbahn, Museums and theaters of the Kunstmeile (Art Mile).
Lively Canals and Parks
: Planten un Blomen, boat tour through the city’s canals and lakes.
Leg 2: Hamburg 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 3: Munich to Ljubjlana
What to do in Ljubjlana?
Old Town and Ljubjlana Castle
: Cobblestone streets, colorful baroque buildings & charming squares.
Riverfront and Bridges
: Ljubljanica River running throughout the city with livelry cafes and restaurants, Dragon bridge and the Triple bridge.
Green Spaces
: One of Europe's greenest capitals, Tivoli Park.
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Leg 4: Ljubjlana to Zagreb
What to do in Zagreb?
Historic Upper Town
: Gornji Grad (Upper Town) with medieval architecture, St. Mark's Church and its colorful tiled roof, the Lotrščak Tower.
Culture and Museums
: Museum of Broken Relationships, Zagreb City Museum, Mimara Museum.
Green Spaces
: Makismir Park and the botanical garden.
Leg 5: Zagreb 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.
Leg 6: Budapest 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 7: Vienna to Prague
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 8: Prague to Berlin
What to do in Berlin?
Historical Landmarks
: Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
Culture
: World-class museums on Museum Island, eclectic neighborhoods like Kreuzberg.
Vibrant Nightlife and Music
: Numerous clubs, bars, and music venues, including the famous Berghain.
Recommended
Train
|
Direct
5h30 to 6h20
Departure:
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Germany
Arrival:
Munich Hauptbahnhof
Germany
Operator(s):
Deutsche Bahn
(ICE)
Additional Information
There are trains on an hourly-basis.
Recommended Duration
2-3 days in Munich.
Recommended
Train
|
Direct
5h50
Departure:
Zagreb Glavni Kol
Croatia
Arrival:
Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Hungary
Operator(s):
MAV
(InterCity)
Additional Information
Daily train leaving Zagreb at 4:35PM.
Recommended Duration
3-4 days in Budapest.
Recommended
Train
|
Direct
2h40
Departure:
Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Hungary
Arrival:
Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Austria
Operator(s):
MAV
(EuroCity /RJX)
Additional Information
Book several days/weeks ahead
There are trains on an hourly-basis.
Recommended Duration
3-4 days in Vienna.
Recommended
Train
|
Direct
4h15
Departure:
Prague Hlavni Nadrazi
Czech Republic
Arrival:
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Germany
Operator(s):
České Dráhy
(EC Berliner)
Additional Information
There are trains every 2 hours.
Book several days/weeks ahead to benefit from best pricing.
Recommended Duration
3-4 days in Berlin.
Recommended
Alternative
Train
|
Direct
2h20
Departure:
Ljubljana Railway Station
Slovenia
Arrival:
Zagreb Glavni Kol
Croatia
Operator(s):
OBB
(EuroCity)
Additional Information
There are 3 direct trains a day.
Recommended Duration
2-3 days in Zagreb.
Recommended
Alternative
Train
|
Direct
4h00
Departure:
Prague Hlavni Nadrazi
Czech Republic
Arrival:
Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Austria
Operator(s):
OBB
(RJ)
Additional Information
There are trains every 2 hours.
Book your train several days/weeks ahead.
Recommended Duration
3-4 days in Vienna.
Recommended
Alternative
Train
|
Direct
2h30
Departure:
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Germany
Arrival:
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Germany
Operator(s):
Deutsche Bahn
(ICE)
Additional Information
Direct train operates on an hourly-basis.
Book several days ahead.
ICE trains reservation usually open up to 180 days in advance.
Recommended Duration
2 days in Hamburg.
Recommended
Alternative
Train
|
Direct
8h15
Departure:
Muenchen Ost
Germany
Arrival:
Ljubljana Railway Station
Slovenia
Operator(s):
OBB
(NightJet)
Additional Information
Update 02/09/24: train is temporarily interrupted due to construction work.
Daily night train leaves Munich around midnight (Direction: Zagreb).
Check the alternative for train options during the day (shorter duration with 1 transfer).
Recommended Duration
1 day in Ljubjlana.
