Vienna to Budapest the comfortable way

Enjoy cycling from capital to capital - 8 days/7 nights from 555,- €
Vienna to Budapest the comfortable way
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Bratislava

This cycling holiday from Vienna to Budapest is suitable for people who prefer not to give up on the special comforts provided by good hotels. Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest are considered some of the most beautiful towns that Europe has to offer. They are connected by quaint farming villages and attractive small towns that all have a lot of history to find out about. Thermal baths and wellness resorts add that little extra to a tour that is easy to cycle even if you don't otherwise spend much time on a bike.

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Day 1
Vienna

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
Orth

Vienna - Bratislava, approx. 40 km + train ride

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 Bratislava

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Day 3
Bratislava

Bratislava - Schüttinsel, approx. 50 km

Bedded in between the Hainburg Mountains and the Lesser Carpathian Mountains, the blue band of the Danube meanders along. You will start off with a short train journey and then cycle on to Bratislava. The newest EU-capital city is located in between the Danube plains, hills and vineyards and charms visitors with its magical old town. The landscape of the "Schüttinsel", a paradise for birds and fish is magical.  
Overnight stay in the "Schüttinsel"

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Day 4
Hainburg

Schüttinsel - Babolna region, approx. 60 km

The landscape continues to be marked by swamps and flood plains. The industrial city of Györ, which is surrounded by rivers and nature, impresses visitors with a large number of protected buildings and attractions. The National Stud in Babolna is world famous for its breeding of Arabian horses. During a visit to the stud and the attached museum you will initiated into the secrets of Hungarian horse breeding.
Overnight stay in the Babolna region

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Day 5

Babolna region - Tata, approx. 35 km

Tata is also known as the "Water City". One of its most important attractions is the Zsigmond-Castle from the 14th century on the shore of the old lake. The city offers visitors fishermen’s huts and windmills, the geological museum on Mount Kalvaria is worth a visit due to its chapel, statues and the 45m high viewing tower.
Overnight stay in Tata

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Day 6
Esztergom

Tata - Esztergom, approx. 55 km

You cycle amidst the rolling foothills of the Gerecse Mountains, enjoying the dense forest's cool shade. The charming town of Esztergom on the Danube Bend is the seat of the prímás of the Hungarian Catholic Church, the Archbishop of Esztergom and is the gateway to the Danube Bend. Its cathedral, Esztergom Basilica, is Hungary's largest church and can be seen from afar.
Overnight stay in Esztergom

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Day 7
Budapest

Esztergom - Szentendre - Budapest, approx. 55 km + boat trip

First of all you cycle along the Danube Bend to Visegrad. You go past the ruins of the royal palace and the castle, before taking a ferry over to the other side of the river. The small town of Vac is worth a visit- especially its arch of triumph and lovely market place. Back on the ferry, you cross over to Szentendre Island, nestled between two branches of the Danube, and then continue to a small town of the same name, famous for its artists. The final leg of your journey is spent relaxing on the boat to Budapest.
Overnight stay in Budapest

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Day 8
Budapest

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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Optional return trip
Hydrofoil Budapest-Vienna

Another enjoyable and not too expensive way of returning to Vienna is by hydrofoil. It's more like a ride on a Harley Davidson than a gentle river boat trip, taking only 6.5 hours to travel 400 kilometers down the Danube. You can take your bike on the hydrofoil too and there is an onboard cafe as well.

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Brief Information
  • Start / Destination
    Vienna / Budapest
  • Duration
    8 days, 7 nights
  • Length
    ca. 295 km
  • Daily routes
    between 35 and 60 kilometres by bike
  • Profile of the route
    The route largely covers flat ground (except for the alternative route on day 6); in Austria the cycle paths are well maintained and in Slovakia and Hungary you will be cycling along supply roads, gravelledembankments and country roads. Even though some of the route is very well maintained, it is not suitable for skaters. Cyclists on racing bikes should put the widest possible tyres on their wheels and might need to take detours on to roads.

  • Return journey to Vienna
    Return journey from Budapest to Vienna by bus, included in the price. The bus leaves every day at 3.30 pm, arriving in Vienna at about 6.30 pm. On request, you can take a bus at 11.00 am (please specify when making your reservation).
    Return transfer of your own bikes is only possible on Saturdays. Arrival in Vienna approx. 9 pm.
    Return journey by hydrofoil. Hydrofoil leaves Budapest at 9 am.

  • Cycle helmet
    In Slovakia you are required to wear a cycle helmet by law! This applies to adults outside cities, and to children up to the age of 15 at all times. At night, or in the event of poor visibility, you are also required to wear reflectors on your clothing or a reflective jacket.