we would like to go from munick to dresden for 2 days, then go from dresden to berlin for two days, then back to munick, where we will leave our rented car. what's the best way to do this--plane or train? any good rates either way? should we train one way, fly the other? thanks!

Peggy: Typically, I think nothing of driving from say, Munich to the Middle Rhine, which is a good jaunt, but that's me. <BR> <BR>If money is not a problem, I would fly from Munich to Berlin and then take the train to Dresden and then to Munich. I prefer driving, but having a rental car in any of those cities is a pain. We took a rental car into Munich, parked it and took the U-Bahn for two days. It's easier. <BR> <BR>If money is a concern, then driving or the train is better cost-wise (maybe), but with two days in each city, the travel time will not work in your favor. <BR>Berlin is not close to Munich. <BR> <BR>Good luck!

This probably isn't what you wanted to hear but I would pass on both on Dresden and Berlin. See Rothenburg and Ludwig's castles, even add in the Konigsee. All are closer together, easy to see by car and, in my humble opinion much more memorable than the two cities you mentioned.

This probably isn't what you wanted to hear but I would pass on both on Dresden and Berlin. See Rothenburg and Ludwig's castles, even add in the Konigsee. All are closer together, easy to see by car and, in my humble opinion much more memorable than the two cities you mentioned.

Unless there is a particular reason which you need to return to Munich, I would recommend making the trip one way (Munich-Dresden-Berlin or Berlin-Dresden-Munich). Flying into one city and departing another should not increase airfare by too much, and the time you save will more than make up for the extra cost. In addition, I would pass on the rental car and just take the train. The German train system is extensive. (You can check on schedules and fares on the Deutsche Bahn website http://www.bahn.de/home_e/f-engl.htm <BR> <BR>Each of the towns which you are visiting is relatively major, so public transportation within the city is good. Using the S-bahns and U-bahns in Berlin is easy and all trains are well marked. <BR> <BR>Despite what Turnip said, Berlin is a do not miss. I have been there twice and there remains much for me to still see. Highly recommend the Checkpoint Charlie museum and wandering the Ku'damn. (And, of course, stops at the Bradenbourg gate and the remnants of the wall). <BR> <BR>Good Luck!

Unless there is a particular reason which you need to return to Munich, I would recommend making the trip one way (Munich-Dresden-Berlin or Berlin-Dresden-Munich). Flying into one city and departing another should not increase airfare by too much, and the time you save will more than make up for the extra cost. In addition, I would pass on the rental car and just take the train. The German train system is extensive. (You can check on schedules and fares on the Deutsche Bahn website http://www.bahn.de/home_e/f-engl.htm <BR> <BR>Each of the towns which you are visiting is relatively major, so public transportation within the city is good. Using the S-bahns and U-bahns in Berlin is easy and all trains are well marked. <BR> <BR>Despite what Turnip said, Berlin is a do not miss. I have been there twice and there remains much for me to still see. Highly recommend the Checkpoint Charlie museum and wandering the Ku'damn. (And, of course, stops at the Bradenbourg gate and the remnants of the wall). <BR> <BR>Good Luck!