Cycling trip from Vienna to Budapest

Three capital cities in 8 days / 7 nights from 445,- €
Cycling trip from Vienna to Budapest
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Options: This Danube Cycle Path tour is available in the following options:


Classic B: Overnight stays in simple guesthouses and hotels of the 3*-category, some bed and breakfasts, in Vienna and Budapest in a 4*-Hotel.


Classic A: Overnight stays in very good guest houses and hotels of the 3* and 4*-category.

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Day 1

Individual Arrival in Vienna  

Take the opportunity today to visit the Danube metropolis, and let the charm of the city enthuse you. Visit Schönbrunn Castle, the Imperial Spanish Riding School, the Ferris Wheel with great views over the city or the cathedral of Stephansdom. Whether you take a horse and carriage ride, a visit to a café or an evening visit to a wine-bar: start your holiday off with a taste of Vienna.
Overnight stay in Vienna

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Day 2

Vienna - Bad Deutsch Altenburg, ca. 46 km

The Danube cycle path leads you out of the city and through pristine river valley forests. In Orth you can visit one of the largest Renaissance castles in Austria. The route then continues on to today’s destination, where in you shouldn’t miss a look at the Roman history in the archaeological park in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Overnight stay in Bad Deutsch Altenburg

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Day 3

Bad Deutsch Altenburg - Bratislava - Mosonmagyaróvár/Halaszi, ca. 61 km, Cat B; Bad Deutsch Altenburg - Bratislava, ca. 32 km, Cat A

Today you will cycle to the border town of Hainburg with its imposing town gates. Soon afterwards you will reach the Slovakian capital city of Bratislava, which is towered over by the majestic Preßburg castle. After a tour of the city, you will continue on along embankment paths and quiet roads to the Hungarian border and then through small farming villages to Mosonmagyaróvár, the “gateway to Hungary” with its beautiful old town and many, small, attractive canals.
Overnight stay in the Mosonmagyaróvár region, Cat B, in Bratislava, Cat A

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Day 4

Mosonmagyaróvár Region - Györ, ca. 45 km, Cat B; Bratislava - Györ, ca. 45 km, Cat A

Today you will travel through small, dreamy, farming villages before reaching Györ, which has a population of 125,000 and is one of the most important towns in Hungary and whose origins can be traced back as far as the Bronze age. During a stroll through the magical, historical town centre you can view the impressive Benedictine church, the Carmelite church and the Bishops’ Castle. The many small and quaint shops are perfect for an interesting shopping trip.
Overnight stay in Györ

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Day 5

Györ - Tata, ca. 61 km, Cat B; Györ - Komaron, ca. 45 km, Cat A

Today you will travel through small, dreamy, farming villages before reaching Györ, which has a population of 125,000 and is one of the most important towns in Hungary and whose origins can be traced back as far as the Bronze age. During a stroll through the magical, historical town centre you can view the impressive Benedictine church, the Carmelite church and the Bishops’ Castle. The many small and quaint shops are perfect for an interesting shopping trip.
Overnight stay in Tata, Cat B, in Komaron, Cat A

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Day 6

Tata - Esztergom, ca. 55 km, Cat B
Komaron - Esztergom, ca. 58 km, Cat A
Today you have the choice between two routes: the somewhat more difficult, but more beautiful route leads through beautiful forests and is somewhat hilly. Alternatively, you can travel by train to the Hungarian-Slovakian border town of Komárom (not included). Here you can change over to the Slovakian bank of the river and cycle along flat paths through farming villages. Even from afar you will see the cathedral of Esztergom, the "Hungarian Rome".
Overnight stay in Esztergom

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Day 7

Esztergom - Budapest, ca. 45-69 km

Today you will cycle through the picturesque landscape of the “Donauknies“ to Visegrad with its imperial palace and castle, before you crossover to Szentendre-Island which is located in the middle of the river. The artistic village of the same name is worth a visit. The last part of today’s stage is the journey to Budapest, which you can also undertake by train or boat (cat A included).
Overnight stay in Budapest

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Day 8

Budapest and individual return journey home

Take advantage of the day to sightsee in the busy Danube metropolis. Many view the city as being the most beautifully located city in the world: The Danube flows through the city like a silver thread and separates the two sections of the city; Buda and Pest. Although the city in its modern form is only 100 years old, visitors can feel the remnants of the style and glamour of the monarchy throughout the city. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Budapest or Vienna.
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Options for the return journey
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Brief Information
  • Start / Destination
    Wien / Budapest
  • Duration
    8 days, 7 nights
  • Length
    ca. 350 km
  • Daily routes
    between 45 and 61 kilometres by bike
  • Profile of the route
    Die Strecke verläuft meistens flach (Ausnahme Alternativstrecke 6. Tag), in Österreich auf gut ausgebauten Radwegen, in der Slowakei und Ungarn auch auf Wirtschaftswegen, gekiesten Dämmen und Landstraßen. Für Skater trotz einiger hervorragender Teilstrecken nicht geeignet, Rennradfahrer sollten die breitestmöglichen Reifen aufziehen und gelegentlich auf Straßen ausweichen.

  • Return journey to Vienna
    Rückfahrt Budapest-Wien per Linienbus im Reisepreis inbegriffen, täglich möglich, Abfahrt 15:30 Uhr, Ankunft in Wien ca. 18:30 Uhr, auf Wunsch auch Abfahrt um 11:30 Uhr möglich (bei Buchung anzugeben).
    Rücktransfer eigener Fahrräder nur samstags möglich, Preis 25,- €, Ankunft der Räder in Wien ca. 21:00 Uhr.
    Rückfahrt per Tragflügelboot, Preis ca. 89,- €, Radtransport ca. 20,- €, Abfahrt Budapest 9:00 Uhr

  • Fahrradhelm
    In der Slowakei ist das Tragen eines Fahrradhelmes Pflicht! Dies gilt für Erwachsene außerhalb von Ortsgebieten, für Kinder bis 15 Jahre generell. Nachts oder bei schlechter Sicht sind außerdem Reflektoren auf der Kleidung oder Warnwesten vorgeschrieben.
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