Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich

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Our take

Mentor Reisen's version of the Neuschwanstein-and-Linderhof day offers a choice most competitors do not: skip-the-line castle tickets are sold on the coach that morning, and you pick admission to one castle or both. It runs 10 h 30, from $83.55 a person as of September 28, 2026, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,816 reviews, free cancellation up to 24 hours before¹. The entrance-fee lines on the operator's page are not straightforward: one lists Linderhof plus Neuschwanstein at approximately €37 per adult, €5 per child, and a separate line lists Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau without Linderhof at €48 per person, so check current inclusions on Viator before booking¹.

Who it suits

Travelers who want the flexibility to choose one castle or both rather than a fixed pair¹.
Families: the operator markets the tour as family-friendly¹.
Anyone who would rather pay by card than manage cash: entrance-fee payment on the coach is card only¹.

Who should skip it

Anyone who wants inclusions stated plainly: the entrance-fee lines on this listing are confusing and worth reading on Viator yourself¹.
Travelers who would rather book Neuschwanstein directly and skip a coach: the standalone ticket is €21 regular or €20 reduced, plus €2.50 online².
Anyone who needs step-free access: the tour is not wheelchair accessible¹.

What it adds to doing it yourself

Alone, a regional train to Füssen and bus 73 or 78 to Hohenschwangau reach the ticket center, then a 40-minute walk to Neuschwanstein³, with the Bayern-Ticket covering the regional legs for €34 solo or €44 for two⁴. This tour meets near Karlsplatz/Stachus at 8:45 a.m., reaches Linderhof at around 11 a.m. for a 90-minute stop, passes Oberammergau and Queen Mary's Bridge, then gives about 4 hours at Neuschwanstein before returning¹. Lunch and restaurant food are not included¹.

Good to know

10 h 30, English on the coach, meeting at Sonnenstraße 1 near Karlsplatz/Stachus by 8:45 a.m.¹.
Entrance-fee inclusions are ambiguous on this listing; confirm what is covered on Viator before booking¹.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before¹.
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,816 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, as of September 28, 2026¹.
The full independent route is in Neuschwanstein from Munich by Train, Step by Step.

Sources

Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich — Viator product page (operator: Mentor Reisen GmbH). Accessed 2026-09-28.
Neuschwanstein Castle: prices — Neuschwanstein.de, Bavarian Palace Department. Accessed 2026-09-27.
How to reach the castles — Hohenschwangau.de, Bavarian Palace Department. Accessed 2026-09-27.
Regional day ticket Bavaria (Bayern-Ticket) — Deutsche Bahn. Accessed 2026-09-27.

What the operator says

Drive with an airconditioned, comfortable coach from Munich and visit the famous and fabulous castles built by the fairytale King Ludwig II. These unique buildings in the midst of the Bavarian alpine landscape will definitely fascinate you. The first stop of our tour will take you to Schloss Linderhof, the smallest castle of the Bavarian king. It’s up to you to decide whether you choose to have a guided tour through the castle in english live, have a walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds or simply enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and get excited by the marvellous scenery. We will then continue our tour to Hohenschwangau. Our stay there will offer you ample time to both try out the famous Bavarian cuisine in a restaurant and visit the castle of Neuschwanstein as well. You can decide whether you want to see one or both castles from the inside with a guided tour and accordingly buy the tickets from our tour guide in cash.