Central Europe: Prague, Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna by train
Central Europe: Prague, Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna by train
The trip in a nutshell
This is a WeRoadX trip. What does it mean? This is a trip designed and realised entirely by experienced WeRoad Travel Coordinators. The Coordinator takes care of the whole trip: from defining the itinerary to selecting accommodation and on-site experiences. Via WeRoad website you can book the trip and manage it in your personal area, just like any other WeRoad.
Pack your bags and let’s hop on a train through some of Europe’s most captivating cities! Get ready for an epic backpacker-style journey, taking us to four incredible spots: Prague, Budapest, Bratislava, and Vienna. Each one has its own story, stunning sights, and flavours to discover. We’ll start in Prague, wandering the cobblestone streets, crossing Charles Bridge, and tasting the delicious trdelník before exploring the lively Old Town nightlife. Next, we’ll hop on an overnight train to Budapest, the queen of the Danube. We’ll stroll down Andrássy Avenue, admire the Opera House, and unwind at the city’s famous thermal baths. By night, we’ll dive into Budapest’s buzzing Ruin Pubs and riverside venues.
On our way to Vienna, we’ll make a stop in Bratislava to admire the castle views and pastel-coloured charm of the old town. Finally, we’ll arrive in Vienna, the City of Music! From the opulent Schönbrunn Palace to the elegance of Mozart’s House, we’ll savour Vienna’s musical heritage and wrap up with a slice of Sachertorte at one of the city’s classic coffee houses. This trip is all about discovering the beauty, history, and unforgettable vibes of Europe, so let’s make some memories and fall in love with each city along the way!
Travel mood
Physical effort
This itinerary has a LOW level of physical effort, and the pace of the trip is considered relaxed. If transfers are included, they are of short duration (maximum 3 hours); the excursions are suitable for everyone and do not require physical preparation. We will walk to explore the destination, and accommodation changes are rare or almost nonexistent.
Entry requirements
Passport: 3 months of residual validity.
Visa: from November 2024, the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will start for all non-EU nationals. You will need to have your fingerprints and your photo taken when entering the Schengen area. From 2025, you will need a travel authorization (ETIAS) to enter the EU. Read more here.
Please visit the gov.uk website for more information. For all other passport holders, please refer to your national government website.
Arrival and departure
This trip begins in Prague and ends in Vienna. On the first day of the trip, we will meet by 6 pm, on the last day you can leave already in the morning.
What's included
6 nights in shared bedrooms with private bathroom
Train tickets:
from Budapest to Bratislava
from Bratislava to Vienna
Night train from Prague to Budapest
Welcome dinner in Prague
Entry to the thermal baths in Budapest
Vienna City Tour
- Travel Coordinator services
Cancellation up to 31 days before departure — 100% refund (deposit refunded as a gift card) or option to change trips.
Itinerary
Welcome to Central Europe!
Prague: Let the Adventure Begin!
Roundtrip flights are not included so that you can choose where from, when and with whom you want to fly. All of that is up to you!
Your adventure starts in Prague! Once you arrive, check-in at the hotel in Prague and meet up with the group for our welcome meeting. After that, we’re kicking things off in style with a welcome dinner—time to get to know each other and start soaking up the magic of this beautiful city. Let the fun begin!
Included: welcome dinner
Not included: extra food and beverages
The City of a Hundred Spires
Towers, Trdelník, and Timeless Prague
Today, we’re diving headfirst into the magical city of Prague, where every street corner feels like it’s straight out of a fairy tale. Expect cobblestones, castles, and plenty of charm! We’ll kick things off by crossing the iconic Charles Bridge, snapping pics of the towering spires and colourful facades along the way.
Then, we’ll lose ourselves in the fairy-tale neighbourhoods of Malá Strana and Hradčany—keep an eye out for hidden gems and mystical vibes in those tiny alleys! Whether you’re a history buff or just here for the trdelník (no judgment!), Prague’s got something to sweep you off your feet.
All Aboard the Night Train
After a full day of exploring this magical city, it’s time to embark on the next leg of our adventure. Tonight, we board the overnight train to Budapest! Get comfy, watch the scenery roll by, and dream about what’s waiting for us in Hungary's vibrant capital!
Included: overnight train from Prague to Budapest
Money pot: extra transfers, entrance fees
Not included: food and beverages
Welcome to Hungary!
Relax and Recharge at the Thermal Baths
We’ve arrived in Budapest! After dropping off our backpacks at the hotel, it’s time to dive into one of the city’s most famous attractions—its thermal baths. We’ll spend the afternoon soaking in the thermal pools, steaming in saunas, and taking in the Art Nouveau architecture. After our journey, this will be the perfect way to recharge and unwind.
Explore the City and Get the Party started!
After a relaxing and rejuvenating day at the thermal baths, the evening is ours to dive into Budapest’s lively atmosphere. Feeling adventurous? Let’s head out and explore the city’s famous Ruin Pubs—quirky, eclectic spots that are unlike anything we’ve seen before! Or perhaps we’ll take a stroll along the Danube, watching the city lights shimmer on the water and soaking in the magic of Budapest at night.
Whether we’re in the mood for a quiet evening or ready to kick off the party, this city has something to offer.
Included: entrance ticket to Thermal Bath
Money pot: extra transfers, entrance fees
Not included: food and beverages
The Pearl of the Danube
Exploring the City!
This morning, we’ll explore the city’s iconic landmarks, starting with the Fisherman’s Bastion and Buda Castle, where we’ll take in breathtaking views of the city and the Danube. Then, we’ll wander through the historic streets, admiring the stunning mix of neoclassical, Art Nouveau, and Baroque architecture that makes this city such a visual treat.
From Heroes’ Square to the Parliament Building, we’ll soak in the history and culture of Hungary’s capital.
Money pot: extra transfers, entrance fees
Not included: food and beverages
Direction Slovakia!
First stop: Bratislava
What better way to kick the day off than with a quick trip to the charming city of Bratislava? After exploring Budapest, we’ll hop on the train and head to Slovakia, where we’ll take a stroll through the cobblestone streets of the old town. The city’s medieval walls and pastel-coloured buildings create a fairy-tale vibe. We’ll enjoy lunch, take in the history of this enchanting city, and continue our journey to our final destination: Vienna!
Welcome to Austria!
We’ll start the evening with a delicious slice of the city’s iconic Sachertorte, soaking up the refined atmosphere that Vienna is known for.
Whether it’s a cosy café, a stylish bar, or a scenic walk through the beautiful streets, we’ll find the perfect spot to toast to our adventure and the arrival in Austria’s cultural heart!
Included: train from Budapest to Bratislava and from Bratislava to Vienna
Money pot: extra transfers, entrance fees
Not included: food and beverages
Good morning Austria!
Vienna, the City of Music
Today, we immerse ourselves in the magic of Vienna, the city where musical legends like Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss once walked the streets. Vienna is a perfect symphony of culture, history, and elegance—where every corner feels like it has its own melody. We’ll kick off the day by visiting some of the city’s famous historic cafés, like Café Central, where delicious pastries and rich coffee will whisk us back to the Belle Époque.
Next, we’ll dive into Vienna’s imperial history with a visit to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, where we’ll wander through opulent rooms and lush gardens that transport us to the golden age of the Habsburg Empire. Let’s explore, savour, and soak in everything this enchanting city has to offer!
Included: Vienna City Tour
Money pot: extra transfers, entrance fees
Not included: food and beverages
Home time!
Check-out and goodbyes
It’s that bittersweet moment—time to check out and say our farewells. After an unforgettable adventure through some of Europe’s most magical cities, it’s time to head home with a suitcase full of memories. Until the next WeRoad trip, let’s stay connected and keep the travel spirit alive. See you on the next adventure!
End of services.
The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
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However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
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In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
You can spot this info in the screenshots below:
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Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!