Train numbers EC 272, EC 274, EC 276, EC 278 and EC 280 are all Metropolitan EuroCity trains from Budapest to Bratislava, Brno and Prague, while EC 270 only runs from Budapest until Brno. The other way around, train numbers EC 273, EC 275, EC 277, EC 279 and EC 281 are all Metropolitan EuroCity trains from Prague to Brno, Bratislava and
Budapest is better known for its nightlife and big city activities, while Vienna is more popular for its food, music, historical sights, shopping, and impressive beauty. Vienna is more touristy than Budapest and is known for its strong classical music roots including being home to both Mozart and Beethoven. Late spring and early autumn are when locals often say Budapest is at its best. Temperatures average around 23-25 degrees in May and September. There's not an overload of rain then either. And it's perfect for avoiding the crowds of midsummer city breakers that come during the European holidays.Flying into Amsterdam would be better than Brussels, IMHO, but even so, train to amsterdam, stay one/two nights [depending on flight schedules] then fly Amsterdam to Budapest or Prague [againBudapest itinerary for 3 days – overview. Day 1, Pest side: Free walking tour, Hungarian Parliament, Shoes on the Danube and Budapest Bath House. For the evening, take a Danube boat cruise and eat at Retro Langos Budapest. Day 2, Buda side: Central Market Hall, St Stephen’s Basilica, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, ruin bars. gnWX0K.