Quick answer
Fly into Frankfurt and go straight to Heidelberg, spend a day in the Black Forest at Triberg and Titisee, take the train to Munich for three nights and make a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle. Fly home from Munich. Mid-range land costs start at about ₹90,000 per person for five nights, travelling by train.
The route
- Delhi
- Frankfurt
- Heidelberg
- Black Forest
- Munich
- Neuschwanstein
- Munich
- Delhi
Day-by-day plan
- 1
Day 1
Frankfurt to Heidelberg
Morning: Land in Frankfurt and take the train to Heidelberg, about an hour.
Afternoon: Funicular up to Heidelberg Castle, then walk down to the Old Bridge.
Evening: Stroll the Hauptstrasse and dinner in the old town.
Stay: Heidelberg old town
Most flights from India land in Frankfurt early in the morning, so this short first hop keeps day one easy.
- 2
Day 2
Black Forest: Triberg and Titisee
Morning: Train or drive into the Black Forest to the Triberg waterfalls.
Afternoon: Cuckoo-clock workshops, then Lake Titisee for a pedal boat and Black Forest cake.
Evening: Dinner in Freiburg's old town.
Stay: Freiburg or Titisee
Train connections here are slow. A car with driver for this day saves hours, especially for groups.
- 3
Day 3
To Munich
Morning: Train to Munich, about four to five hours with one change.
Afternoon: Check in and walk to Marienplatz for the old town.
Evening: Dinner at the Hofbräuhaus or a quieter beer hall.
Stay: Munich old town or near the main station
- 4
Day 4
Munich
Morning: Glockenspiel at 11 am, Viktualienmarkt and the Residenz palace.
Afternoon: BMW Welt and Museum, or the English Garden with its river surfers.
Evening: A beer garden at the Chinese Tower in summer.
Stay: Munich old town or near the main station
- 5
Day 5
Neuschwanstein Castle day trip
Morning: Early regional train to Füssen, about two hours, then a bus to Hohenschwangau.
Afternoon: Timed tour of Neuschwanstein and the view from Marienbrücke.
Evening: Train back to Munich.
Stay: Munich old town or near the main station
A Bayern-Ticket covers regional trains and the bus for up to five people, and is far cheaper than single tickets.
- 6
Day 6
Dachau or Nymphenburg, then home
Morning: Dachau Memorial Site, or Nymphenburg Palace for families with young children.
Afternoon: S-Bahn to Munich airport, about 40 minutes, for your flight home.
Evening: Flight to India.
Is 6 days enough for Germany?
Six days is enough for one region done properly. This plan covers Germany's south, the part most Indian travellers picture: Heidelberg's castle, the Black Forest, Munich and Neuschwanstein. It uses an open-jaw ticket, into Frankfurt and out of Munich, so you never backtrack.
Why not include Berlin?
Berlin is four and a half hours from Munich by fast train and deserves at least two days of its own. On six days it would cost you the Black Forest. If history and museums matter more than castles and countryside, spend three nights in Berlin and three in Munich instead.
How do you travel?
Trains cover everything except the Black Forest day, where connections are slow. Book ICE saver fares on the Deutsche Bahn app a few weeks ahead; they cost a fraction of walk-up prices. For families with seniors and luggage, a car with driver on day two and day three is worth the cost.
What will it cost?
Mid-range land costs start at about ₹90,000 per person, twin sharing, for five nights in 3★–4★ hotels, trains, sightseeing and meals, excluding international flights. Our Germany trip cost page has the full breakdown, with flights from Indian cities.
Apply for your Schengen visa through the German mission, as Germany is your main destination. See our Germany visa guide.
For timing and bases, see the best time to visit Germany and where to stay in Munich, and check our food guide for vegetarian eating.
Frequently asked questions
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