Neuschwanstein Castle tickets
The best tickets for Neuschwanstein
The official timed ticket, a guided tour with reserved entry, an early express tour with the shuttle bus, and a guided walk from Füssen. Here is which one gets you inside, with honest advice on sold-out days, the fees on top of the ticket, and what happens if a tour is cancelled.
See our 3 picks
The cheapest ticket for Neuschwanstein Castle is the castle's own timed ticket: €21 for adults plus a €2.50 online fee. It is sold only in the official online shop, or for the same day at the Ticket Center in Hohenschwangau.
If your date is sold out, a guided tour with the entry ticket included costs from €58. Under 18s go free, but the €2.50 fee still applies.
Our 3 picks for Neuschwanstein tickets and tours
Two include the castle ticket; one is a guided walk for people who already have one. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026.
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from €63 per person Our top pick 3 hours 4.8 (1,065) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided tour with reserved castle tickets
A 3-hour tour from Hohenschwangau with castle tickets reserved "even on sold-out days", the listing says. It includes the official guided tour inside, the shuttle bus to Marienbrücke and a carriage ride back when they run, and all fees.
Best for Visitors whose date is sold out
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from €58 per person 2 h 30 min 4.6 (211) reviews on GetYourGuide
Ticket with a guided express tour and shuttle bus
A 2.5-hour early tour with the castle ticket, an audio-guide tour inside and an English-speaking guide. The shuttle bus to Marienbrücke is included when it runs. It meets at the bus stop at Alpseestraße 2 in Schwangau.
Best for Early risers who want fewer crowds
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from €45 per person 3 hours 4.9 (197) reviews on GetYourGuide
Guided scenic walk from Füssen
A 3-hour guided walk on easy paths from Füssen station to the castle, past lakes and waterfalls. Castle entry is not included, so buy your ticket first. Same-day bookings are welcome.
Best for Walkers who already have a ticket
Check availability: Guided scenic walk from Füssen on GetYourGuide
Neuschwanstein tickets and tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Castle ticket | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided tour with reserved castle tickets | €63 per person | 3 hours | Up to 35 | Included | Visitors whose date is sold out | The way in when the official shop is sold out, rated 4.7 from 1,065 reviews. |
| Ticket with a guided express tour and shuttle bus | €58 per person | 2 h 30 min | Up to 35 | Included | Early risers who want fewer crowds | The cheapest way in with a guide, from €58, rated 4.6 from 211 reviews. |
| Guided scenic walk from Füssen | €45 per person | 3 hours | Up to 20 | Not included | Walkers who already have a ticket | Rated 4.8 from 197 reviews, and it starts at the train station. |
Guided tour with reserved castle tickets
€63 per person3 hours 4.8 (1,065)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 35
- Castle ticket
- Included
- Who it suits
- Visitors whose date is sold out
- Why we picked it
- The way in when the official shop is sold out, rated 4.7 from 1,065 reviews.
Ticket with a guided express tour and shuttle bus
€58 per person2 h 30 min 4.6 (211)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 35
- Castle ticket
- Included
- Who it suits
- Early risers who want fewer crowds
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest way in with a guide, from €58, rated 4.6 from 211 reviews.
Guided scenic walk from Füssen
€45 per person3 hours 4.9 (197)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 20
- Castle ticket
- Not included
- Who it suits
- Walkers who already have a ticket
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.8 from 197 reviews, and it starts at the train station.
- None of the 3 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 3 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Tickets to Neuschwanstein Castle compared
The official ticket is cheapest; a tour costs more because it adds a guide and a reserved slot.
The official ticket cannot be exchanged or cancelled. All three tours show free cancellation on GetYourGuide.
Watch out for look-alike sites. The castle warns that sites using its name are not its official shop.
The castle's own tickets cannot be exchanged or cancelled, so book them only when your date is fixed.
Neuschwanstein online tickets: the official shop
The official shop is shop.ticket-center-hohenschwangau.de. It takes credit cards and PayPal.
You can show the QR code on your phone. You do not need to print it.
How Neuschwanstein Castle online tickets work on the day
Arrive in the village at least 1.5 to 2 hours before your entry time. The walk or ride up takes time.
The castle's site says your ticket is scanned by its QR code. Your tour number then shows on a screen by the turnstiles.
Neuschwanstein reservation: when to book and what if it's sold out
Book online as early as you can: the castle does not say how far ahead tickets open, and its shop is updated daily.
If your date is sold out, check another date. Same-day tickets go on sale at the Ticket Center from 8:00, but they can be gone by late morning.
You cannot reserve by phone or email. If your date is still full, the guided tour with reserved tickets is the way in.
Neuschwanstein Castle price
An adult ticket costs €21. Seniors over 65, students and some card holders pay €20. Under 18s go free.
Every online ticket adds a €2.50 fee, even a free one.
- Adult
- €21
- Reduced
- €20
- Under 18
- Free
- Online fee
- €2.50
What Neuschwanstein costs for the whole visit
The ticket is not the only cost. Add the ride up and, if you drive, parking.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Castle ticket (adult) + online fee | €21 + €2.50 |
| Shuttle bus up | €3.50 (cash, no card) |
| Shuttle bus round trip | €5.00 |
| Horse carriage up | €8 |
| Parking, up to 6 hours | €12 |
Hohenschwangau Castle tickets and the combination tickets
A Hohenschwangau Castle ticket costs €23.50 for adults. The Kings-Ticket covers both castles: €43.50 for adults, plus a €5 fee.
The Swan-Ticket adds the Museum of the Bavarian Kings: €56 for adults, plus a €7.50 fee.
Combination tickets are valid on one date only. Bavarian palace passes still need a timed Neuschwanstein ticket.
Linderhof Palace tickets
Linderhof Palace costs €11, or €10 reduced, and under 18s go free. Some tickets are sold online, and you can usually still buy one at the cash desk.
The Venus Grotto costs €9 extra and opens in summer only.
Getting to the Ticket Center
The Ticket Center is in Hohenschwangau village, below the castle. From Füssen station, a bus runs to the stop "Hohenschwangau Neuschwanstein Castles".
Buy your ticket before you take the castle bus up. Without one, you can only see the castle from outside.
Going on your own? Our guide to the train Munich to Neuschwanstein covers the train and the bus to the Ticket Center.
Need the ride from Munich too? A guided Neuschwanstein trip from Munich handles both.
Tips for Neuschwanstein tickets
Book before you travel
Advance tickets are sold online only, and the shop is updated daily. Same-day tickets can sell out by late morning.
Sold out? Try a tour
The guided tour with reserved tickets can get you in on a sold-out day.
If a tour is cancelled
Two picks need a minimum number of people. If too few book, the listings say you get an alternative or a full refund.
Carry cash for the bus
The castle shuttle bus takes no cards.
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More Neuschwanstein tickets and tours, live
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Browse all on GetYourGuideSources (9), facts checked on 28 October 2026
- Hohenschwangau Ticket Center: tours and tickets
- Hohenschwangau Ticket Center: visitor information
- Hohenschwangau Ticket Center: ticket prices
- Hohenschwangau Ticket Center: combination tickets
- Hohenschwangau: how to reach the castles
- Hohenschwangau: Marienbrücke
- Hohenschwangau: map and parking
- Linderhof Palace: admission
- Bavarian Palace Department: how to get to Neuschwanstein
Written by the Best Travel Destinations editorial team.