At the end of our trip we needed to get back to Milan from Munich to catch our flight back home. What better way to get back than to take a train ride through the Alps. Taking the train to Milan would be longer than the train from Prague to Munich but it was well worth it. I considered this part of the trip a ride through the most beautiful and majestic natural areas of Europe. The mountains along with an occasional castle, the rolling hills and small towns made it a great experience.
We took an afternoon train so that we could get some last minute shopping done in Munich and to enjoy the city one last time. We were able to purchase a few items and have lunch at Paulaner with a few beers before catching our train.
Trains in Europe are an awesome way to travel. For the most part there is a flexible schedule and in our case we didn't have to purchase our tickets in advance. That way, in case plans changed, we weren't locked in. The trains are clean and the compartments are roomy. Just like the train from Prague we had a six person compartment to ourselves. There is always the club car where you can get something to eat, hot and cold meals, and beverage (maybe a beer or more as in our case).
The route from Munich to Milan is through lush green valleys with the peaks of the Alps on both sides. I only remember a few tunnels and they were fairly short. This made for a ride of breathtaking views.
If you have the opportunity I would high recommend taking a train ride as part of your European experience. If that ride is through the Alps even better.
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