Charles Bridge and Prague Castle over the Vltava
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Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest in 7 Days

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This itinerary covers Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest in seven days. The first two days explore central Berlin and the wall before a train to Prague for the castle district and old town. Two days in Vienna take in the main palaces, then a train reaches Budapest for the final sights.

7 daysFour citiesTrain transfersBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Berlin: Mitte

  1. 9:30BerlinSight
  2. 10:30BerlinSight
  3. 12:30BerlinSight
  4. 14:30BerlinSight
Day 2

Berlin to Prague

  1. 9:00BerlinSight
  2. 12:00Train to PragueBerlinTransfer
  3. 18:30PragueWalk
  4. 19:00PragueSight
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Day 3

Prague: the castle and the bridge

  1. 9:00PragueSight
  2. 10:30PragueSight
  3. 12:30PragueSight
  4. 15:00PragueSight
  5. 16:30PragueWalk
Day 4

Prague to Vienna

  1. 9:00PragueWalk
  2. 13:00Train to ViennaPragueTransfer
  3. 18:30ViennaSight
Day 5

Vienna: palaces

  1. 9:00ViennaSight
  2. 13:30ViennaSight
  3. 16:00ViennaSight
Day 6

Vienna to Budapest

  1. 9:30ViennaSight
  2. 13:30Train to BudapestViennaTransfer
  3. 18:30BudapestWalk
Day 7

Budapest

  1. 9:00BudapestSight
  2. 10:00BudapestSight
  3. 13:00BudapestSight
  4. 16:00BudapestSight
  5. 20:00BudapestSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 7 days enough for Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest?

Seven days covers the main sights with one day per city but leaves no buffer for delays. Book all intercity train tickets at least two weeks ahead for the lowest fares and seat reservations.

Do I need to book train tickets from Berlin to Prague in advance?

Yes, book two weeks ahead for the cheapest fares. Direct trains take about four and a half hours and run several times a day.

Do I need tickets for Prague Castle in advance?

Buying online a few days ahead saves time at the ticket office. The main circuit ticket covers St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane.

How long is the train from Vienna to Budapest?

Direct trains take about two hours forty minutes and run roughly every hour. Book ahead for the cheapest fares.

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