Neuschwanstein Castle: The 15 Best Day Trips from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,646 reviews · 10h 30m · from $94Our pick

A full-day Munich bus trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, with guided palace tours, Marienbrücke views, and Ludwig II context.

“Great day. Well organised and expertly looked after by Hanae and Smiley”

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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

2.Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle-Fairytale Day Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,275 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95.34

Munich day trip to Linderhof and Neuschwanstein with guided tours, UNESCO stops, coach transport, and optional small-group upgrade with tickets.

“Fanstatic trip with family. We had Pedro the tour guide looked after the whole group well despite the group was huge. He recommended a tasty lunch at Alpenstuben Restaurant which served great food with great service !!”

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Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Munich

3.Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,117 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95.53

Neuschwanstein day trip from Munich with skip-the-line castle access, guided Ludwig II stories, and scenic views of lake and gorge.

“Wonderful day tour Amazing scenery Lived up to the dream Jake was a fantastic guide very funny & expert commentary he made the trip great Highly recommended Plenty of time to also do your own thing which was a nice change”

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From Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip

4.Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,977 reviews · 10 hours · from $93

Fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich with fast-track entry, great Ludwig II storytelling, and scenic Füssen stops on a full-day guided trip.

“This is worth the trip, I covered many areas in Germany and didn't expect this portion to be worthwhile, in fact, I found it the highlight of Germany. Bavarian countryside is amazing during the winter and I have some incredible photos.”

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Premium Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof VIP Tour from Munich

5.Premium Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof VIP Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $227.35Top rated

Premium Munich day trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof with skip-the-line tickets, a luxury coach, and snack service plus Oberammergau.

“Vlado and Hanao were amazing! They took us through the countryside of Bavaria for a full day. We left Munich on time, with a great couch bus. We had snacks, coffee, drinks, and a bathroom. It is no doubt an elevated experience you are paying for when it comes to conveniences such as these. No matter the stop, Vlado was there to take our coffee and snack order! We stopped at two castles and even made it to Oberammagau in the winter months when it is usually closed off. I think it was because the weather had been quite mild. We had a wonderful day at each castle, both were…”

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Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich

6.Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,756 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91.91

Two Bavarian icons in one day from Munich, with coach comfort, expert English guidance, and time for Linderhof and Neuschwanstein photos.

“I really enjoyed it. Not only were the castles fascinating but so was the trip through the "winter wonderland". The cross country skiers were a bonus. It met every expectation and Gerde was a great host!”

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From Munich: Premium Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Tour

7.Premium Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,433 reviews · 10h 30m · from $228

Skip-the-line Neuschwanstein and Linderhof trip from Munich with a comfy coach, live guide, snacks, and big King Ludwig views.

“Can’t even summarize how amazing this tour was. Gerda, our tour guide, was incredible. She was so full of knowledge not only of the stops, but of all the towns and sites we drove by on the way to the stops. The bus was the nicest bus I’ve ever been on, with extremely comfortable chairs, great selection of snacks and beverages, and even a small bathroom. Highly recommend this to anyone and everyone! Would absolutely do this again in the future.”

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Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide

8.Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-Line Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,388 reviews · 1 hour · from $51

Skip-the-line Neuschwanstein visit with audio guide. Pick up tickets in Füssen, time your entry right, then enjoy fairy-tale rooms and Alps views.

“Castle was fully renovated. Tour was an audio phone-like ear piece. Enjoyed viewing all rooms Thrown room was favorite. Singers Hall second. I enjoyed view from balcony”

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From Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip by Van

9.Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,177 reviews · 10 hours · from $147

Small van trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein, plus Wieskirche and a Bavarian cheese farm, with guided castle time and prime photo spots.

“Our guide, Tom, was the absolute best! It was a perfect experience, thanks to him. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved the stop at the church and bakery. Fantastic pastries! Enjoyed seeing the Bavarian countryside covered in snow.”

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Füssen: Neuschwanstein Castle Express Ticket and Audio Guide

10.Füssen: Neuschwanstein Castle Express Ticket and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 788 reviews · 1 hour · from $50Best value

Skip-the-line Neuschwanstein Castle express with multilingual audio headset, a short guided route inside, and photo-smart local tips from Füssen.

“The tour was quicker than expected but the headsets and story were great. We were surprised by the elegance of the interior compared to comments made by others. Stairs. Lots of stairs, but manageable for most. We took the bus up for €3, and it dropped it off above the Castle at Miriam’s bridge. After the tour we took the horse drawn buggy down for €4.”

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From Hohenschwangau: Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle

11.From Hohenschwangau: Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 693 reviews · 3 hours · from $74

Timed entry to Neuschwanstein from Hohenschwangau with an English guide, Mary’s Bridge photo stop, and a horse carriage ride down.

“Caroline was wonderful! Highly recommend her tours for anyone who wants an amazing experience. Thanks so much for a wonderful memory! Crystal & Ryan Wolfe”

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Neuschwanstein Castle by Bus Incl. Bike Ride or Hohenschwangau

12.Neuschwanstein Castle by Bus Incl. Bike Ride or Hohenschwangau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $78.60

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau day trip from Munich with a bus plus bike ride, guided castle tour, and Marienbrucke views.

“Easy biking, delicious lunch, beautiful views. Great way to see the german countryside and visit the castle.”

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Neuschwanstein Castle Ticket With Audio Guided Tour

13.Neuschwanstein Castle Ticket With Audio Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 473 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $54.09

Neuschwanstein Castle ticket with audio guide, Romanesque Revival interiors, and strict entry timing from Füssen.

“It's really important to allow lots of time to park and then get up to the caste from the parking areas. The busses run fairly regularly, but the queue was so large that we had to jump to the front with appologies to those around us. When you get off the bus, you have another 15 mins walk to castle entrance. You need to allow 1 hour from parking the car to your booked entrance. This is computer controlled, so if you miss your 5 minute slot you miss the tour - no refunds! Castle is very nice once you get inside.”

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VIP Day Trip Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle from Munich

14.VIP Day Trip Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $204.37

VIP small-group day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, with guided time at both castles, Oberammergau stop, and snacks onboard.

“The VIP tour was fabulous. We sat in the back of the coach and enjoyed conversation with two other couples from other parts of the US. The seats are very comfortable, they aren’t your average coach bus seats. The tour guide was fantastic. She gave us a lot of great information during the bus ride and was very clear about how long we had at stops and when to be where. Hotel Müller at the base of the Neuschanstein castle had a nice inside seating area with a beautiful view of the castle above you. Food was very good, service was amazing. The bus had a wide variety of snacks…”

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Neuschwanstein Castle Tour with Skip the Line from Hohenschwangau

15.Neuschwanstein Castle Tour with Skip the Line from Hohenschwangau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 323 reviews · 3 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $75.01

Neuschwanstein skip-the-line tour from Hohenschwangau with guide, Marienbrücke photos, castle rooms, carriage ride, and Lake Alpsee walk.

“Too long! The tour guide was fine, but the tour needs to be an hour shorter. Wasted a good part of our day, and didn’t do the carriage ride at the end because the line was too long. Walked down instead.”

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