Prague, Vienna & Budapest 7-Day Trip
Central Europe's imperial triangle by rail: Prague's spires, Vienna's palaces and Budapest's baths.
Trip overview
- Three imperial cities, one rail loop
- The baths as civic ritual
- The ruin-bar origin story
Best time to visit
April–June and September–October are ideal; December's markets are the alternate circuit.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Prague — Castle
- 🏰08:00The castle & Charles Bridge
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Day 2 · Prague — Old Town
- ⏰09:30The astronomical hour & the Jewish Quarter
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Day 3 · Rail to Vienna
- 🚄10:004h rail south
- ☕15:00The Ring & the café hour
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Day 4 · Vienna — Schönbrunn
- 👑09:00Schönbrunn & the Kunsthistorisches
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Day 5 · Rail to Budapest
- 🚄10:002h40 rail east
- 🌉15:00Buda Castle & the Chain Bridge
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Day 6 · Budapest — Baths & the Quarter
- ♨️10:00Széchenyi's pools & the Jewish Quarter
- 🍹20:00Szimpla Kert's ruin-bar night
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Day 7 · Departure
- ✈️10:00The Danube bend or BUD airport
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Budget
Estimated total cost: 780 EUR for 7 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- April–June and September–October are ideal; December's markets are the alternate circuit.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Prague are tourist-friendly.
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