--- title: "Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip from Munich" date: 2026-10-27 canonical: https://ticketsneuschwansteincastle.com/tours/neuschwanstein-linderhof-tour/ --- # Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip from Munich - Ticket price: From 84.95 USD per person (Prices checked 2026-10-27, prices may vary) - Duration: 10 - 10.5 hours - Best for: Neuschwanstein plus Linderhof in one day - Day trips from Munich - Check availability: https://www.getyourguide.com/munich-l26/from-munich-neuschwanstein-linderhof-castle-full-day-trip-t1753/?partner_id=D7H7I6M&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=ticketsneuschwansteincastle_com_all_agent_markdown (GetYourGuide · This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.) - ★ Entry tickets for both Neuschwanstein and Linderhof included - ★ Guided tour of both royal palaces - ★ Drive through the Ammergau Alps and Oberammergau - ★ Comfortable coach with onboard restroom - ★ Stop at Marienbrucke when conditions allow ## Our take This is the tour to book if you want two of King Ludwig II's palaces, not just one, without renting a car or planning two separate trips. The included tickets for both Neuschwanstein and Linderhof make the total cost reasonable for what you get. The day is long at over 10 hours, and the bus is a standard-size coach rather than a small group, so expect a fuller vehicle and a fixed group pace rather than flexibility. This full-day coach trip from **Munich** is built around two of King Ludwig II's palaces in a single outing: **Neuschwanstein Castle** in the afternoon and Linderhof Palace earlier in the day, with entry tickets for both included in the price. The route also passes through Oberammergau and, conditions allowing, a stop at Marienbrucke. The whole day runs 10 to 10.5 hours and starts from $84.95 per person. ## What Makes This Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Tour Worth the Full Day? Seeing both palaces independently would mean two separate trips from Munich, since they sit on opposite sides of the same general region. Bundling them means one coach, one guide, and one set of included tickets instead of arranging transport and admission twice. Linderhof is also the only one of Ludwig's three palaces he lived to see fully finished, which gives a different picture of his taste than Neuschwanstein alone. ## What's Included on This Full-Day Trip? Your ticket covers coach transport with a restroom on board, a professional guide, and entry tickets for both Neuschwanstein and Linderhof when you select that option. Audio commentary is available in up to eight languages. Lunch, gratuities, and snacks are not included, and there is free time around midday in Hohenschwangau to cover lunch yourself. ## What Happens at Linderhof Palace? Linderhof comes first on the itinerary. It is smaller and more intimate than Neuschwanstein, built as Ludwig's private retreat rather than a public statement. You join a guided interior tour, and depending on the season and schedule, there may be time to walk the landscaped grounds as well. ## Is the Walk Up to Neuschwanstein Hard on This Tour? Expect 30 to 40 minutes of uphill walking from Hohenschwangau to the castle, on a noticeably steep stretch near the top. If walking that far is a concern, a horse-drawn carriage or bus covers part of the climb for an extra fee paid locally. ## Who Should Book This Over the Premium Version? This standard version suits travelers who want both palaces covered at a lower price and do not mind a full-size coach. If you would rather travel in a smaller group with extra legroom and snacks on board, the [premium Neuschwanstein and Linderhof tour](https://ticketsneuschwansteincastle.com/tours/premium-neuschwanstein-linderhof-tour/) runs the same route with a max-28-seat coach for a higher price. If Linderhof does not interest you and you want Neuschwanstein on its own, see the [Neuschwanstein-only day trip](https://ticketsneuschwansteincastle.com/tours/neuschwanstein-castle-day-trip/) instead. ## How Does Winter Change This Tour? In winter, access to Marienbrucke depends entirely on weather and the castle administration's decision, so it is sometimes skipped. The order of stops can also shift slightly depending on the season and road conditions through the Ammergau Alps. ## Insider Tips for This Tour Bring cash for lunch in Hohenschwangau, since the free time there is short and you will want to move quickly between shops and food stalls. Wear proper walking shoes for the uphill stretch at Neuschwanstein, and pack a light jacket, since both castle interiors stay cool regardless of the season outside. ## How Does This Compare to Other Options? For a shorter day focused only on Neuschwanstein, the [half-day tour from Munich](https://ticketsneuschwansteincastle.com/tours/munich-neuschwanstein-half-day-tour/) gets you back to the city faster. For details on Linderhof's history and visiting rules straight from the palace administration, the [Bavarian Palace Department's site](https://www.schloesser.bayern.de/englisch/palace/objects/sw_neu.htm) is worth checking before your trip. Compare every option in our [Neuschwanstein Castle tickets guide](https://ticketsneuschwansteincastle.com/). ## What's included - ✓ Transportation in air-conditioned coach with onboard toilet - ✓ Professional tour guide - ✓ Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle entry tickets - ✓ Audio commentary in multiple languages - ✗ Snacks and drinks - ✗ Gratuities - ✗ Lunch ## Route and itinerary 1. **Depart Munich by coach**: Board an air-conditioned coach near Sonnenstrasse in central Munich. Staff in blue vests are on hand to help you find the right bus among several departing around the same time. 2. **Tour Linderhof Palace**: Arrive first at Linderhof, King Ludwig II's smaller royal villa and the only one of his palaces he lived to see completed. Join a guided tour of the ornate interior, then see the grounds if time and season allow. 3. **Pass through Oberammergau**: The coach drives through the Ammergau Alps and past Oberammergau, known for its woodcarving tradition and painted house facades. This is a drive-through, not a scheduled stop. 4. **Free time in Hohenschwangau**: Reach Hohenschwangau around midday for free time to grab lunch at your own expense, browse shops, or photograph the Alpine surroundings before the final stretch to Neuschwanstein. 5. **Walk up and tour Neuschwanstein Castle**: Walk roughly 30 to 40 minutes uphill, or take the optional carriage or bus, then join the guided interior tour of Neuschwanstein with your included ticket. 6. **Visit Marienbrucke**: Weather and access permitting, visit Marienbrucke for the iconic panoramic view of Neuschwanstein framed by forest and mountains. 7. **Return to Munich**: Relax on the coach ride back to Munich after a full day covering two of King Ludwig II's palaces. ## FAQs ### Are Neuschwanstein and Linderhof entry tickets really included? Yes, when you select the option with admission tickets included. Without it, you can buy tickets separately from your guide on the bus. ### How long is this tour? Around 10 to 10.5 hours door to door from Munich, including travel time to and from both castles. ### Do we stop in Oberammergau? No. The coach passes through Oberammergau by bus but does not make a scheduled stop there. ### Is lunch included? No. There is free time in Hohenschwangau around midday to get lunch at your own expense. ### Which castle do we visit first? Linderhof Palace is visited first, followed by Neuschwanstein Castle in the afternoon. Order can change slightly in winter. ### Is this tour wheelchair accessible? No. The uphill walk to Neuschwanstein and the terrain at both sites are not wheelchair accessible.