

Bike trip from Vienna to Budapest
Bike trip from Vienna to Budapest
- 1 river, 3 countries, 3 capitals
- Esztergom the Rome of Hungarian
- Daily routes ●●●○○, altitude profile ●●○○○
- Boat and train rides included!
Days
8
Ø km per day
50
The Hungarian Danube Cycle Path, or rather, the cycle route that weaves in and out of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, takes you through Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest – three European cities that count as some of the most beautiful in the world. You will pass beautifully kept farming villages and pretty towns stuffed with history to follow the strong current of the River Danube, also passing the Au forest, protected along much of the route. Two days of the route therefore don't take you along the banks of the Danube, but through the charming countryside beyond. This Bike Trip from Vienna to Budapest, is an easy cycle even for those who are not used to cycling.
Itinerary
- Booking code
OE-DOWB7 - Start / Destination
Vienna / Budapest - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 295 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 35 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
Altitude profile ●●○○○

Day 1: Individual arrival in Vienna
Let yourself be inspired by the charm of this Danube metropolis. Discover Schönbrunn Palace, the Spanish Riding School, the Prater with Ferris wheel or St. Stephen's Cathedral. Whether Fiakerfahrt through the old town, coffee house visit in the famous Demel, a foray through the 1st district or evening stop at the Heurigen on the outskirts: Start with Viennese Gemütlichkeit in your vacation.
Day 2: Vienna - Bad Deutsch-Altenburg / Hainburg, approx. 50 km
The Danube Cycle Path takes you along the Old Danube out of the city and on through untouched floodplain forests. In Orth, one of the largest Renaissance castles in Austria awaits you. The bike tour continues to your today's stage destination, where the strongest iodine-sulfur spring in Central Europe is located.
Day 3: Bad Deutsch-Altenburg - Bratislava, approx. 35 km
The day begins with a trip to the archaeological park of Carnuntum. Significant buildings from a Roman town have been uniquely reconstructed here. Next, your tour takes you back to Hainburg and just a short while later you will cross the Slovakian border. The capital town of Bratislava is influenced by the castle here of the same name. Wandering through the old town, lovers of drinking chocolate should definitely go to Cokoladovna Cafe.
Day 4: Bratislava - Győr, approx. 40 km + train ride
In Rajká you cross the border to Hungary and cycle over the so-called small Schüttinsel. A huge wetland as well as numerous side arms of the Danube mark the route. In the pretty town of Mosonmagyaróvár, the city of 17 bridges, you board the train and thus cover the last section quite comfortably. In Györ you can end the day in one of the numerous beer gardens.
Day 5: Győr - Komárom, approx. 55 km
Today you will leave the Little Hungarian Plain and reach the rolling hills of Transdanubia. Agriculture is in the foreground here as well and more often you will meet the famous Arabian horses. The national stud farm is not far away. Cycling through the walnut avenues is a pleasure. Your destination for the day is Komárom. Here the Danube divides the Hungarian from the Slovakian city, which originally formed one unit.
Day 6: Komárom - Esztergom / Visegrád, approx. 55 km + boat or train ride
Keeping close to the river you cycle through the flat Danube valley today. Little towns and villages and green vineyards line the cycle path. The more athletic can try the route via the town of Tata, which includes a number of hills. People interested in history should take the time to visit the Roman Fort of Kelemantia. Esztergom and its classicist basilica is an absolute highlight. If you spend the night in Visegrád, take a boat or train to Visegrád from here.
Day 7: Visegrád - Budapest, approx. 60 km
The Royal Palace and the castle of Visegrád provide a picturesque backdrop for the start of today's tour. In the artist town of Szentendre, a visit to the open-air museum or an exploration of the baroque old town is worthwhile. Continue through the Danube Bend, probably the most scenic part of the Danube, towards Budapest. Allow the evening to come to a pleasant end with thoughts of all you have experienced on your tour.
Day 8: Individual departure
Take advantage of the day to get to know the lively Danube metropolis. It is considered by many to be one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world. The Danube flows through the city like a silver thread, separating the two districts of 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 be happy to extend your bike tour from Vienna to Budapest.
Dates / Prices / Services
Seasonal times and prices 2024
Arrival daily from 01.06.2024 until 31.08.2024Early booking discount: -15 €
In addition on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12.04.2024 to 31.05.2024 and from 01.09.2024 to 30.09.2024,
and on Saturdays from 30.03.2024 to 11.04.2024 and from 01.10.2024 to 12.10.2024.
Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.
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Category A
Services
- 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* level,
category B (OE-DOWB7b) - 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 4* level,
category A (OE-DOWB7a) - Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Budapest, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
- Train ride Mosonmagyaróvár - Györ incl. bike
- Boat or train ride Esztergom - Visegrád or Szentendre - Budapest incl. bike
- Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
- Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
For our younger cyclists
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From 0 to 5 years |
-100% |
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From 6 to 11 years |
-50% |
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From 12 to 14 years |
-25% |
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From 15 to 17 years |
-10% |
Additional services
Additional bookable services
Category B
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Category A
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Additional fee single room |
299 € |
449 € |
Return transfer Budapest - Vienna own incl. bike, Budapest – Wien |
119 € |
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Return transfer Budapest - Vienna own excl. bike, Budapest – Wien |
79 € |
Additional nights
Room
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Breakfast
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Category B
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Category A
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Budapest
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DBL |
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75 € |
89 € |
SGL |
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139 € |
169 € |
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Wien
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DBL |
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75 € |
89 € |
SGL |
|
119 € |
159 € |
Rental bikes
Rental Bikes


Mietrad mit 7- oder 21-Gang |
99 € |
E-Bike / Pedelec |
259 € |
7- / 21-gear rental bike |
99 € |
E-bike |
259 € |
Brief info
- Booking code
OE-DOWB7 - Start / Destination
Vienna / Budapest - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 295 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 35 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
Altitude profile ●●○○○ - Trail conditions
The route is mostly flat (exception alternative route 6. Day), in Austria on well-developed bike paths, in Slovakia and Hungary also on farm roads, gravelled dams and country roads. - Parking information
Chargeable hotel parking (approx. 28 € / day). Alternatively, public Park & Ride garages (approx. 25 € / week) as well as various parking garages (approx. 3 € to 12 € / day) are available in Vienna, payable locally.
No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen. - Return to Vienna
Optional by minibus (in season A and B each friday, saturday and sunday, in season C daily), duration approx. 3.5 hours, departure around 3.30 pm, must be specified when booking.
Alternatively on their own with the train, direct connections, several times a day. - Note
In Slovakia, wearing a bicycle helmet is mandatory! This applies to adults outside local areas, for children up to 15 years generally. At night or in poor visibility, reflectors on clothing or high-visibility vests are also mandatory. - Tour operated by
Local cooperation partner - Mobility note
The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs. - Print version PDF
