7-Day Imperial Triangle: Prague, Vienna & Budapest
The definitive first-time route through Central Europe. Experience Gothic spires in Prague, imperial grandeur and opera in Vienna, and ruin bars and thermal mineral baths in Budapest.
Swipe to follow the full route.
Intercity route legs
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Prague & Old Town Square
PragueBus 119 + Metro A from airport. Check into Vinohrady. Walk Charles Bridge at dusk.
Prague Castle & Lesser Town
PragueSt. Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane. Czech pub dinner with draft pilsner for €2.50.
RegioJet Train to Vienna
ViennaMorning RegioJet yellow train to Wien Hbf (4h, €14). Stroll the grand Ringstraße.
Schönbrunn Gardens & Opera
ViennaGardens of Schönbrunn Palace and standing-room evening opera ticket (€13 to €18).
Railjet to Budapest & Ruin Bars
BudapestÖBB Railjet to Budapest-Keleti (2h 40m, €19). Evening drinks at Szimpla Kert ruin bar.
Castle Hill & Széchenyi Baths
BudapestBuda Castle views over the Danube and afternoon soak in Széchenyi thermal pools.
Central Market Hall & Departure
BudapestEat fresh lángos at Great Market Hall before 100E bus to Budapest Airport.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
If limited to 5 days, choose two cities (e.g. Prague and Vienna, or Vienna and Budapest) rather than rushing all three.
Make this trip cheaper
These options use the current typical minimum fare in our route records. They are not guaranteed quotes, and prices can change before booking.
Make the itinerary fit your trip
Change the days in each city, leave out stops, and update the estimate without changing the published itinerary.