Vienna vs. Budapest as Central Europe Destination. We have been planning a 3 week trip to Central Europe. Four days in Prague, then to either Budapest or Vienna on our way to a ten day trip through Croatia. Our original plan was three-plus days in Budapest, but friends are either strongly or mildly suggesting Vienna over Budapest.
Take the train. It probably will be less costly and quicker. Depending on much time you have you might want to skip Prague. Vienna is 3 hours plus a little more from Budapest and then another 3 or so to Prague from Vienna. If you have the time you can drive, but driving will take you longer. Also if you are dropping the car in Prague it will be
Located in Central Europe, Budapest is quite easily accessed via bus and rail from nearby cities. There are direct bus and train connections between Budapest and all major capitals nearby such as Vienna, Zagreb, Prague, Belgrade and Ljubljana. Both Budapest’s central train station and bus station are easily accessed from the city centre.Budapest will reveal its hidden charm in the most random of corners. Both, however, will become the colourful splash on your travel canvas, the brightest, most revealing of all travel hues. Most of all, you’ll have the chance to dispel a tired travel myth: that Eastern Europe is unfriendly to newcomers, and that Amsterdam is a stoner’s hangout. If you want to have a relaxing spa day—it beats anything in Budapest or Krakow. I was very disappointed with the baths in Budapest and I sorely miss Therme. Budapest had a lot of things to do and see—a lot more grimy than either city. Better suited for parties and drinking imo. There’s a lot of history and things to see tho!
Introduction to Warsaw and Prague. Warsaw is a vibrant city that seamlessly blends the old with the new, offering a mix of historical sites and modern attractions. This Polish capital is a city of contrasts. On one hand, you have futuristic shopping centres, and on the other, a Soviet-era skyscraper dominating the skyline.
The difference in flights is about 150 dollars. I'd also vote for Prague, you'll experience a typical european winter. +1 for the christmas market and beer (cheaper than water, as they say) in Prague. Prague is much cheaper, they have their own currency that isn't the euro. It is walkable, Barcelona is not really.
Budapest. PRO: Food markets spread all around the city offering a better range of options than Prague. PRO: Bigger city with more grounds to cover on both the Buda and Pest side. CON: Budapest has a younger nightlife crowd compared to Prague, in my opinion.
Budapest itinerary for 3 days – overview. Day 1, Pest side: Free walking tour, Hungarian Parliament, Shoes on the Danube and Budapest Bath House. For the evening, take a Danube boat cruise and eat at Retro Langos Budapest. Day 2, Buda side: Central Market Hall, St Stephen’s Basilica, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, ruin bars.
Budapest to Prague by train. It takes an average of 7h 26m to travel from Budapest to Prague by train, over a distance of around 274 miles (441 km). There are normally 19 trains per day travelling from Budapest to Prague and tickets for this journey start from £15.06 when you book in advance. First train.
Unlike Prague Budapest is mainly a city of the 19th century. Not as pretty as Prague, but still very beautiful, but most of all: the city doesn't feel like built for mass tourism. People actually live in the city centre, there are all kind of shops, often with a great history (something you can't find in Prague) and food is better.
VRY2V. budapest or prague which is better
