--- title: "Budapest, Vienna & Prague by Train: 8-Day Itinerary" description: "An 8-day Budapest, Vienna and Prague itinerary by train: Danube dinner cruise, thermal baths, a Vienna cooking class, Prague Castle. 5-star hotels, tailor-made." url: "https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages/budapest-vienna-prague-by-train" image: "https://www.mobeeinternational.com/_astro/budapest-parliament-sunset.CcnJla4F_1SefLO.jpg" --- 1. [Home](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/) 2. [Itinerary ideas](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/packages) 3. [Cross Border](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/countries/europe) 4. Budapest, Vienna & Prague by Train in 8 Days [Cross Border](https://www.mobeeinternational.com/countries/europe) # Budapest, Vienna & Prague by Train in 8 Days Three capitals of Central Europe linked by train: a Danube dinner cruise and thermal baths in Budapest, a cooking class in Vienna, Prague Castle and a Baroque library. Three 5-star hotels and time to explore. **Price on request**Updated October 2026 ![The Hungarian Parliament on the Danube in Budapest at sunset](/_astro/budapest-parliament-sunset.CcnJla4F_Z1SorOa.webp) - **8 days**7 nights - **Budapest**Vienna · Prague - **5★**Where you stay - **Cross Border**Train trips - **Best time to go**April to June and September to October are the sweet spot: mild days for… ## Route Route7 nights · 3 stops · 1 day trips 1. 1 **Budapest** 3 nights *Etyek* 2. 2 **Vienna** 2 nights 3. 3 **Prague** 2 nights 1. A dinner cruise on the Danube on your first evening in Budapest 2. Thermal baths, Budapest's ruin bars and a wine day in Etyek 3. A cooking class with lunch in Vienna, then the afternoon at your own pace 4. Prague Castle, a Baroque library and a farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant ## Day by day 1. ![The Danube and the Chain Bridge in Budapest](/_astro/budapest-danube-chain-bridge.B_qRmTCh_Z22tsXU.webp) Day 1 ### Budapest Arrive in Budapest at your own pace and settle into your hotel, in the heart of Pest. In the evening, step aboard for a **dinner cruise on the Danube**, with the Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge lit up as you glide past. **Night in Budapest at Párisi Udvar Hotel 5-star.** 2. ![A room at the Párisi Udvar Hotel in Budapest](/_astro/budapest-parisi-udvar-room.EDRBRoMA_1FN73H.webp) Day 2 ### Budapest Slow down at one of **Budapest's thermal baths**, a ritual locals have kept for centuries. In the evening, a guide takes you through the city's **ruin bars**, the courtyards and old buildings of the Jewish Quarter turned into lively, one-of-a-kind bars. **Night in Budapest at Párisi Udvar Hotel 5-star.** 3. Day 3 ### Etyek Leave the city for **Etyek**, a small wine village in the hills west of Budapest, for a **wine tour** with tastings at family wineries. Back in Budapest for a last evening before heading on to Vienna. **Night in Budapest at Párisi Udvar Hotel 5-star.** 4. ![Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna reflected in a fountain](/_astro/vienna-schonbrunn-palace.B1ZuhSLi_1CWAl4.webp) Day 4 ### Vienna **Train to Vienna**, with private transfers to and from the stations. In the afternoon, a **highlights tour** introduces you to the city: the Ringstrasse, the imperial palaces and the old town around St. Stephen's Cathedral. **Night in Vienna at Hotel Sacher 5-star.** 5. ![A cooking class in Vienna](/_astro/vienna-cooking-class.DoIjaHsd_Ktp1H.webp) Day 5 ### Vienna Roll up your sleeves for a **cooking class**, then sit down together to enjoy the lunch you have prepared. The afternoon is yours: a museum, a little shopping or a slice of cake in one of Vienna's famous cafés. **Night in Vienna at Hotel Sacher 5-star.** 6. ![Prague Castle above the Vltava river in spring](/_astro/prague-castle-vltava._tR75MWe_1oqqFO.webp) Day 6 ### Prague **Train to Prague**, the last city of your journey. After settling in, discover **Prague Castle** with a guide, timed around your arrival: the cathedral, the palace courtyards and the views over the red roofs of the Lesser Town. **Night in Prague at Augustine Hotel 5-star.** 7. ![A Baroque library hall in Prague](/_astro/prague-baroque-library.JkB7M-3f_1tmBw3.webp) Day 7 ### Prague Join a **Beer & Baroque tour**, with a visit to a Baroque library and a taste of Czech beer. Prefer something else? Swap it for a **food tour**, or for the **John Lennon & Alternative Prague** tour with tastings along the way. Free time in the afternoon, then a **farewell dinner** in a traditional restaurant. **Night in Prague at Augustine Hotel 5-star.** 8. ![The courtyard of the Augustine Hotel in Prague at dusk](/_astro/prague-augustine-courtyard.DOrgIPxh_Z1WN4wi.webp) Day 8 ### Prague, journey home A last coffee in the Old Town, then we organize your transfer to the airport or the station for your journey home. Price on request Every trip is priced for your dates, hotels and group: ask for your free quote. ### What’s included - 100% tailor-made trip. - Dedicated local expert. - Hotels 5\*. - Train journeys between the three cities. - Private transfers on travel days. - Guided visits and experiences listed day by day. - 24/7 assistance with real people. ### Not included - International flights to Budapest and from Prague - Travel insurance - Meals not listed in the itinerary - Personal expenses and gratuities - City taxes paid at the hotel - [US+1 607 354 8869](tel:+16073548869) - [contact@mobeeinternational.com](mailto:contact@mobeeinternational.com) ## Where you stay 7 nights · 3 bases 1. 1 **Budapest** 3 nights Párisi Udvar Hotel*★★★★★* Day trips: Etyek 2. 2 **Vienna** 2 nights Hotel Sacher*★★★★★* 3. 3 **Prague** 2 nights Augustine Hotel*★★★★★* ## Best time to go Our pickCrowds April to June and September to October are the sweet spot: mild days for walking, the Danube cruise in daylight or at sunset, and the wine harvest around Etyek in early autumn. December brings the Christmas markets in all three cities. Tailor-made by local experts ## Get a free, personalized quote Tell us your dates and who is traveling. A local travel designer replies within 48 hours with a tailor-made proposal, prices included. 1. 1Share your dates and wishes 2. 2Get a priced itinerary within 48 hours 3. 3Refine it together, then travel 8 travel designers, local experts across Europe, reply to every request themselves. ★★★★★ > “A wonderful travel partner” Carol W., Seattle, WA · 4.8/5 on 273 reviews - [US+1 607 354 8869](tel:+16073548869) - [Europe+33 4 26 30 36 82](tel:+33426303682) - [contact@mobeeinternational.com](mailto:contact@mobeeinternational.com) Two minutes, three steps. Free and without obligation. ## Frequently asked questions ### How do we travel between Budapest, Vienna and Prague? By train, the easiest way to link the three capitals. Budapest to Vienna takes about two and a half hours and Vienna to Prague about four hours, city center to city center. We book your seats and arrange private transfers between the stations and your hotels, so you never have to handle luggage on the metro. ### Can we change the activities? Yes, this itinerary is an idea to start from. In Prague, for example, you can replace the Beer & Baroque tour with a classic food tour or an alternative Prague walk. Your travel designer adapts every day to your interests and pace, and can add a night in any city. ### Is this trip suitable for a group of friends or colleagues? Yes. Shared moments like the Danube dinner cruise, the cooking class and the farewell dinner work beautifully for groups, with free time in between for everyone to explore. 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