All transport fares and daily budgets benchmarked for 2026.
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Central Europe • 10 Days

10-Day Central Europe Classic: Berlin, Dresden, Prague & Vienna

A seamless train journey following the Elbe and Vltava rivers. Moves from Berlin’s vibrant counter-culture through restored baroque Dresden, fairytale Prague, and imperial Vienna.

Trip Duration 10 Days
Estimated Total €580
Daily Average ~€58/day
Travel Style backpacker
Itinerary route

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  1. 1
    Berlin 2 days
  2. 2
    Dresden 1 day
  3. 3
    Prague 3 days
  4. 4
    Vienna 4 days

Intercity route legs

Berlin → Dresden train • Approx 1h 45m 💡 EuroCity train booked on cd.cz.
~€9.90
Dresden → Prague train • Approx 2h 15m 💡 Scenic river canyon ride.
~€14.00
Prague → Vienna train • Approx 4h 00m 💡 Direct RegioJet yellow train.
~€14.00

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Berlin

Berlin

Arrive at BER airport. S-Bahn to central station. Walk the Brandenburg Gate.

Estimated day spending: €60.00
Day 2

Berlin Wall & Museum Island

Berlin

Bernauer Straße wall memorial and street food in Kreuzberg.

Estimated day spending: €58.00
Day 3

EuroCity Train to Dresden

Dresden

ČD / DB train to Dresden (1h 45m). Visit the Frauenkirche and Zwinger.

Estimated day spending: €55.00
Day 4

Saxon Switzerland to Prague

Prague

Scenic rail through Elbe canyon into Prague. Sunset on Charles Bridge.

Estimated day spending: €52.00
Day 5

Prague Castle & Malá Strana

Prague

St. Vitus Cathedral and traditional Czech lunch goulash.

Estimated day spending: €50.00
Day 6

Old Town & Jewish Quarter

Prague

Astronomical Clock and Old Jewish Cemetery.

Estimated day spending: €52.00
Day 7

Train to Vienna

Vienna

RegioJet train to Vienna Hbf (4h). Walk through the Hofburg Palace courtyards.

Estimated day spending: €62.00
Day 8

Belvedere Palace & Klimt

Vienna

See The Kiss at Belvedere and enjoy coffee and Sachertorte.

Estimated day spending: €64.00
Day 9

Schönbrunn Gardens & Naschmarkt

Vienna

Palace parklands and food sampling at the Naschmarkt.

Estimated day spending: €62.00
Day 10

Vienna Departure

Vienna

S-Bahn S7 to Vienna Airport for departure.

Estimated day spending: €65.00

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