In what order should I visit Vienna, Budapest and Prague?

Prague -> (Vienna) -> Budapest. If you ask why, Prague and Budapest are very much alive and full of fun and cheaper cities. You can have fun and party in both cities. Reason I put Prague first in the list is I like Budapest more, you'll have more opportunites and I'll be a good finish for your trip. read more

We second FrenchMystique Tours message. Eight days is really short for the three cities. My wife and I spent four days in Budapest, and five days in each of Prague and Vienna in 2006 (we visited them in that order). read more

The train from Prague to Vienna should take more than a half day (including getting from lodgings to the station and from station to new lodgings). The train from Vienna to Budapest takes a little less time. read more