Czechia, Austria, Hungary · 7-12 days
Central Europe: Prague-Vienna-Budapest
The itinerary
- Prague3 nights
- Vienna2 nights
- Budapest3 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines city breaks, history and culture, nightlife, and food and drink across Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is April to June and September to October. March and December are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by trains. The RailJet point-to-point is cheap; no pass needed. Prague-Vienna ~4h, Vienna-Budapest ~2h40. may reduce the cost of the longer legs.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £35 a day at the budget end, around £90 a day mid-range, and £305+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £830 to £1160 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for Central Europe: Prague-Vienna-Budapest?
This itinerary works best over 7 to 12 days across 3 stops: Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is April to June and September to October. March and December are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £35 a day at the budget end, around £90 a day mid-range, and £305+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £830 to £1160 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.