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Germany • 10 Days
Prices verified: Aug 2026 Source: FlixBus Bus fare

10-Day Germany Classic: Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne & Munich

Experience the full modern and historic spectrum of Germany: Berlin’s history, Hamburg’s maritime harbor, Cologne’s Gothic cathedral and beer halls, and Munich’s Bavarian palaces and beer gardens.

Trip Duration 10 Days
Estimated Total €840
Daily Average ~€84/day
Travel Style mid_range
Itinerary route

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  1. 1
    Berlin 2 days
  2. 2
    Hamburg 2 days
  3. 3
    Cologne 2 days
  4. 4
    Munich 4 days

Intercity route legs

Berlin → Hamburg train • Approx 1h 45m 💡 Frequent DB ICE train.
~€13.90
Hamburg → Cologne train • Approx 3h 40m 💡 Direct ICE connection.
~€17.90
Cologne → Munich train • Approx 4h 30m 💡 Direct ICE Sprinter via high-speed line.
~€24.00

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Berlin

Berlin

Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag glass dome.

Estimated day spending: €80.00
Day 2

Cold War History & Kreuzberg

Berlin

Museum Island and vibrant Kreuzberg food.

Estimated day spending: €78.00
Day 3

ICE Train to Harbor Hamburg

Hamburg

1h 45m ICE train. Red-brick Speicherstadt warehouses.

Estimated day spending: €82.00
Day 4

Elbphilharmonie & Harbor Ferry

Hamburg

Public ferry 62 cruise and Elbphilharmonie plaza.

Estimated day spending: €80.00
Day 5

ICE Train to Cologne Cathedral

Cologne

Train to Cologne. Twin spires of the cathedral and Kölsch beer hall.

Estimated day spending: €84.00
Day 6

Rhine Promenade & Belgian Quarter

Cologne

Hohenzollern love-lock bridge and boutique cafes.

Estimated day spending: €78.00
Day 7

High-Speed Train to Bavaria

Munich

ICE train to Munich. Marienplatz Glockenspiel.

Estimated day spending: €88.00
Day 8

Residenz Palace & English Garden

Munich

Bavarian royal palace and river surfers in English Garden.

Estimated day spending: €85.00
Day 9

Nymphenburg Palace & Beer Garden

Munich

Baroque palace grounds and authentic beer garden picnic.

Estimated day spending: €85.00
Day 10

Munich Departure

Munich

S-Bahn to Munich Airport for departure.

Estimated day spending: €90.00

✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time

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Berlin to Hamburg by Bus
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