Top 14 Train Experiences in Germany

1.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,637 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $64.09Our pick

Guided Dachau Concentration Camp tour from Munich by train and bus, English-speaking guide, 5 hours, history, memorial grounds, and reflection.

“It was a bitterly cold day and of course the subject matter was depressing which may have affected our experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and everything ran on time.”

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2.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,475 reviews · 40 min · from $12Best value

Nuremberg in 40 minutes by Bimmelbahn train, with 7-language audio and top sights like Schöner Brunnen and the Imperial Castle.

“We ordered this activity online which was cheaper. Easy to book and find the location of the train. We are English and the carriage we sat in told us the history of Nuremberg in English so we could understand. It last 45 minutes, was very informative and showed us all the sights of the city. Definitely recommend. The carriage is a little cold so wrap up warm.”

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3.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,322 reviews · 40 min · from $12

A 40-minute Würzburg Bimmelbahn ride that hits the Residence, Cathedral, Main River, and Marienberg Castle, with clear audio in 6 languages.

“The tour was informative and very popular. It gave us a good amount of information about the places we visited. Have recommended to all my friends.”

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4.City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,010 reviews · 45 min · from $12

Ride Regensburg’s Bimmelbahn for 45 minutes, with six-language audio and big window views of the Danube, St. Emmeram, and the Thurn and Taxis palace.

“Streckenführung nahezu ohne Altstadt, sehr lieblos aneinandergereihte Texte”

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5.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 955 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $56.84

English guided Dachau tour from Munich by train, including entrance and a memorial walk with museum context and a short film.

“Jessie, our guide is very passionate about the events surrounding the concentration camps. She took a lot of effort to ensure the key massage and information were provided. We are blessed to have her as our guide.”

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6.Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 920 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90.70Top rated

Small-group guided trip from Munich to Dachau, with train transfer and 3 hours at the memorial, plus museum time and a licensed guide.

“Allen was absolutely awesome. He was so knowledgeable and full of information. We were thankful to have him.”

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7.Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60.46

Small-group Dachau half-day tour from Munich with round-trip train access, licensed guide, and insights into the camp memorial site.

“Great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and informative. Good pace; Maybe just a little time to read inside the museum.”

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8.Nuremberg Guided Day Trip from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 546 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95.34

Guided Nuremberg day trip from Munich by train: medieval Old Town, Rathaus, Kaiserburg and Nazi rally grounds with an English guide.

“The old town. Scott is a very knowledgeable guide and he made this trip fun while giving great insight in the history of Nuremberg and the Nazi party. I highly recommend”

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9.Nuremberg Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 357 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

Full-day guided Nuremberg trip by train from Munich, mixing medieval old town sights with Nazi rally grounds.

“Suzanne brava e cordiale, Norimberga merita totalmente la gita. Suzanne was great and friendly, Nuremberg is totally worth the trip.”

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10.Nuclear Bunker in Main Railway Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 262 reviews · 1h 15m · from $15

Go underground in Nuremberg’s nuclear bunker under the main station. Learn Cold War protection and how nuclear threats were faced in 75 minutes.

“Auf jeden Fall interessant und sehenswert. Unser Führer hat es geschafft, die Atmosphäre des Bunkers mit Humor und einer großen Portion gesundem Menschenverstand auszugleichen.”

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11.Private Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp tour with train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $338.15

Private Sachsenhausen tour by train from Berlin with hotel pickup, memorial-trained English guide, and Oranienburg context in about 6 hours.

“Maria was an excellent guide though this somber experience through the camp. Thank you for taking your time to share the history with us”

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12.Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour by Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $266.16

Private Dachau camp tour from Munich by train with hotel pickup, an accredited English guide, and museum time in 4 to 5 hours.

“This tour was very moving and sad but well worth the time and Nick our guide was wonders and caring. It is not a fun time but important to do!”

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13.City tour through Regensburg with the little train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $13.22

Ride Regensburg’s little train from Domplatz with an English audio guide, heated enclosed cars, and a quick city overview in about 45 minutes.

“Seems like they were just going too fast to really understand what the site was that they were talking about.”

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14.Private Day Trip to Potsdam from Berlin by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $336.74

A private 6-hour train day trip from Berlin to Potsdam, with a guide and street-level palace views, Dutch Quarter walks, and Cold War sites.

“We got a super cool personalized tour, and our guide Glen was fantastic! We also got to learn how to navigate the German transit system. Glen learned what we were interested in, as our entire Europe trip had been WWII-focused, and really gave us details and insight around Potsdam, and the events and people that led up to both World Wars. Potsdam had a significant part to play, which I definitely did not know. There is also some beautiful and unique architecture around Potsdam, which I loved taking pictures of. Glen was very friendly and super knowledgeable, if you are looking for an excellent private tour to Potsdam definitely book…”

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